> At a Glance
> – Christian Dvorak signed his 5-year, $25.75 million extension at Trevor Zegras’ house at 11 p.m.
> – Zegras served as the contract witness, calling it “the coolest thing ever”
> – Both players are career-best pace: Zegras 39 pts/40 gms, Dvorak 25 pts/39 gms
> – Why it matters: Shows locker-room chemistry fueling Flyers’ 21-12-7 surprise season
A late-night knock on the door turned into a lifelong memory for Trevor Zegras when teammate Christian Dvorak needed a contract witness, cementing their on-ice partnership off the ice.
The Midnight Signing
Dvorak drove to Zegras’ Philadelphia-area home at 11 p.m. Monday to finalize his five-year, $25.75 million extension. With no one else available, he asked his linemate to serve as the official witness.
Zegras recalled the moment Tuesday morning:
> “It was awesome, I was honored. I was like, ‘This is the coolest thing ever.'”
The 29-year-old center will now potentially spend 15 seasons in the NHL, with five coming in Philadelphia through the 2029-30 season.
Career Years Incoming
Both forwards arrived last offseason seeking new deals. While Dvorak secured his future, Zegras remains on his three-year, $17.25 million contract’s final season as a restricted free agent.
Their production speaks volumes:
- Zegras: 39 points in 40 games (career pace)
- Dvorak: 25 points in 39 games (career pace)
- Flyers record: 21-12-7 near the halfway mark
The Ultimate Professional
Zegras praised Dvorak’s locker-room presence and work ethic.
> “He’s just such a good locker room guy. Everybody’s excited to see him when they get to the rink, just a true pro.”
The 24-year-old noted Dvorak’s unique warmup routine:
> “Not too many guys play 10 years, let alone 15 years. And he has never played one game of ‘sewer’ (soccer warmup) because he’s always stretching and working on his body. He’s the ultimate pro.”
Key Takeaways
- Dvorak’s extension runs through 2029-30 at $5.15M AAV
- Zegras and teammates lobbied Dvorak all season to stay
- The top line of Zegras-Dvorak-Konecny drives Flyers’ success
- Philadelphia sits in playoff position with young core intact
As Dvorak put it, the Flyers are “headed in a good direction” with “a lot of guys in the pipeline” ready to contribute.
