Travis Konecny met with the media on Thursday to discuss his eight-year contract extension, and made it known that his intentions were always to stay with the Flyers.
Konecny, who met with the media via Zoom, clarified that even though very little was known about the contract negotiations while they were in progress, he was always aiming to stay with the Flyers.
“I’ve always been in it for the long haul,” he said. “This is the team that believed in me. I wanted to do the same for them now.”
As the Flyers’ top scorer in three consecutive seasons (and four seasons overall), along with being elected an NHL All-Star twice, and being named an alternate captain back in February, Konecny has established himself an integral part of the organization both on and off the ice.
"Travis Konecny is an integral part of the fabric of our team and we are thrilled to have him under contract for the long-term," said Flyers GM Danny Brière. "Travis has grown into a significant leader on our team and he truly embodies what it means to be a Flyer.
“His work-ethic, combined with his tenacity and talent makes him a central figure for what we are building towards, and his determination for our future success speaks volumes about his commitment to our team and city."
Konecny said that in speaking with his wife, they both decided that they wanted to keep their family in Philadelphia, and after that, it was “a no-brainer.”
“There was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to be a Flyer for life,” he said.
