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Flyers Lock Up Center Christian Dvorak on Five-Year, $25.75 Million Deal

The move signals Philadelphia's shift toward keeping proven centers during a playoff push.

Overview

  • Dvorak’s extension begins in 2026–27 and runs through 2030–31 at a $5.15 million annual cap hit.
  • The contract reportedly includes a full no-trade clause for the first two years, a limited clause in years three and four, and no protection in the final year, per The Athletic.
  • The 29-year-old has nine goals and 25 points in 39 games after signing a one-year, $5.4 million deal last summer, earning top-line usage with Trevor Zegras and minutes in all situations.
  • General manager Daniel Brière announced the agreement Monday night and praised Dvorak’s reliable two-way play and leadership presence.
  • Analysts call the term a calculated gamble given aging curves and future cap planning in a thin center market, with the Flyers’ next major decision centered on Zegras’ upcoming RFA negotiations.