This weekend, the Philadelphia Flyers finally traded defenseman Ryan Ellis’ contract to the San Jose Sharks. Following his anticipated arrival in Philadelphia, the now 34-year-old played four games over four seasons on an eight-year, $50 million contract. The contract now has two seasons left after his career-ending pelvis injury in November 2021.
Alongside Ellis, the Flyers parted ways with a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Flyers had also acquired a sixth-round pick from Columbus, and the conditions of the Ellis deal will provide San Jose with the higher of the two sixth-round picks. The Flyers now have five picks in the 2026 Draft, one pick in each of the first three rounds, one in the sixth and one in the seventh round.
The Flyers welcomed forward Carl Grundstrom and defenseman Artem Guryev as a result of the trade. 27-year-old Grundstrom scored nine points in 56 games last season with the Sharks after playing 236 games with the Los Angeles Kings over six seasons. Although he is not a consistent points guy, he is a physical two-way player who will help the Flyers strengthen their bottom six. 22-year-old Guryev has yet to make his NHL debut after spending last season in the ECHL with the Wichita Thunder. Neither additions have made the opening night roster.
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