The big extensions are coming hot and heavy in the NHL on Thursday. Not long after the Carolina Hurricanes agreed to an eight-year, $62 million extension with 21-year-old Andrei Svechnikov, the Philadelphia Flyers locked up center Sean Couturier to a similar eight-year, $62 million deal.

The Flyers released this statement:

“We are excited to announce Sean's long term extension with the Flyers today,” said President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. “As one of the premier two-way centers in the NHL, Sean has the rare talent to shut down opposing team's top players while also contributing at a high offensive level. Throughout his 10 year career with the Flyers, he has proven to be the ultimate teammate. He carries an enormous presence inside our dressing room due to his preparation, determination and drive to win.”

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This eight-year extension will run through the 2029-30 NHL season. The 28-year-old Couturier enjoyed a stellar season for the Flyers, recording 41 points in 45 games played. He had 18 goals and 23 assists to lead the team in points per game. For his efforts, he won the Bobby Clarke Trophy as the team MVP.

While Couturier had a strong season when healthy, Philly had a disappointing season overall. The Flyers racked up just 58 points and didn't come close to qualifying for the top four in the East Division. Philly did reach the second round of the playoffs in 2019-20, with Couturier winning the Frank J. Selke Trophy that season.

The Flyers will try to get back to the postseason with Couturier as one of the team leaders.

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