Jamie Drysdale Inks Four-Year, $26 Million Deal with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract, successfully avoiding a scheduled arbitration hearing. The deal carries a $6.5 million annual salary cap hit through the 2029-30 NHL season. GM Daniel Briere highlighted Drysdale as a foundational piece of the team's defensive core. This agreement secures long-term stability for the young blueliner following a career-high season, as players across the league continue to settle ahead of July 20.