Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million

The Philadelphia Flyers signed All-Star Travis Konecny to an eight-year extension worth $70 million, committing to him being a long-term part of their core as they seek to shift from rebuilding mode to contending. The deal announced Thursday keeps Konecny under contract through 2033. On a video call with reporters, Konecny described his decision as a no-brainer given what he sees as the organization's trajectory.