The Philadelphia Flyers announced a four-year, $36.5 million contract for forward Trevor Zegras on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration for the restricted free agent.
Zegras, 25, was acquired via trade with the Anaheim Ducks last June. In his first season with Philadelphia, he set career highs of goals (26), points (67), power-play goals (10) and power-play points (23), helping the Flyers snap a five-year playoff drought.
His $9.125 average annual salary on the new contract makes him the highest-paid player on the Flyers’ roster.
“We’re thrilled to have Trevor committed to our organization for the next four years,” Flyers general manager Daniel Briere said in a news release. “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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