Trevor Zegras has signed a four-year extension with the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the team's highest-paid player with a deal worth $36.5 million. The 25-year-old center had filed for arbitration but will now earn an average annual value of $9.125 million to stay in Philadelphia.
The Flyers' general manager, Danny Briere, is thrilled to have Zegras committed to the organization for the next four years. "We're thrilled to have Trevor committed to our organization for the next four years," Briere said in a statement. "The growth he showed this past season, proving that he is the skilled player he entered the league as, reinforced our belief that he will be an impact player for the Flyers for the years to come. He's the type of player who can help take our team to the next level, and we're excited to continue building alongside him."
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Zegras, the ninth pick in the 2019 draft, has made a significant impact in his short time with the Flyers. In his first season with the team, he scored a career-high 26 goals while adding 41 assists, just shy of his career best set in 2022-23. The center was a key player in the Flyers' resurgent 2025-26 season, in which they made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and won a first-round series against the rival Penguins.
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In addition to locking up their core, Briere has focused on retaining veterans this offseason. The general manager has signed goalie Dan Vladar and right wing Tyson Foerster to extensions, demonstrating the team's commitment to building a strong foundation. The Flyers also recently attempted to reel in Leo Carlsson of the Ducks with a record-setting offer sheet, but Anaheim matched it and made him the league's highest-paid center at $18 million average annual value.
The Flyers' decision to sign Zegras to a lucrative extension reflects the team's confidence in his abilities and their desire to build a winning team. With Zegras locked in for the next four years, the Flyers will look to continue their upward trajectory and challenge for a playoff spot in the coming seasons. As the team continues to build and strengthen its roster, fans will be eagerly watching to see if they can make a deep run in the playoffs.
Source: NYPOST