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Flyers ink Tyson Foerster to two-year, $3.75 million-a-year extension

The short-term deal underscores the team’s confidence in his rising impact after a 25-goal breakout season

Apr 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyson Foerster (71) controls the puck against the New York Islanders in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Foerster’s contract runs through the 2026-27 season with an average annual value of $3.75 million per year
  • The 23-year-old winger posted 25 goals and 43 points in 81 games during 2024-25, marking back-to-back 20-plus-goal campaigns
  • He scored nine goals in his final nine regular-season games, including his first NHL hat trick on April 9
  • General manager Danny Brière structured the extension as a bridge deal ahead of a potential larger contract if Foerster continues to ascend
  • Analytical metrics rank Foerster among the NHL’s top forwards in even-strength defensive impact, reflecting his growth as a two-way player