> At a Glance
> – Christian Dvorak signed a five-year, $25.75 million extension with the Flyers
> – The deal runs through the 2030-31 season with an AAV of $5.15 million
> – He’s posted 25 points (9 G, 16 A) in 39 games this season
> – Why it matters: Philadelphia bets on a 30-year-old center to anchor its top line and playoff push rather than flip him as a deadline asset
Christian Dvorak went from a one-year flyer to a long-term fixture in Philadelphia, inking a five-year, $25.75 million contract that keeps him in orange and black through 2030-31.
The Contract Details
The structure gives Dvorak a no-trade clause for the first two seasons, shifts to a modified NTC in years three and four, and ends with no protection in the final season. The $5.15 million cap hit could look team-friendly as the ceiling rises.
- Term: 5 seasons
- Total value: $25.75 million
- AAV: $5.15 million
- Trade protection: Full NTC (’25-27), partial (’27-29), none (’29-30)
On-Ice Impact
Centering Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny on the top line, Dvorak logs 17:06 per night, wins 54% of draws, and sits plus-8. His 25 points have him on track to shatter his career-best 38 set in 2019-20 with Arizona.
| Season | Team | GP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Canadiens | 82 | 22 |
| 2024-25 | Flyers | 39 | 25 |
*Season still in progress
Front-Office View
General manager Danny Briere could have auctioned the pending UFA at the March deadline, but president Keith Jones laid out the philosophy last September:
> “In the previous two years, we would be quick to make changes… Now it’s about staying on course, which is advancing.”
Advancing they are-21-12-7 and in playoff position at the season’s midpoint.
Key Takeaways
- Philadelphia locks up a top-line center instead of selling at the deadline
- Five-year term carries risk for a 30-year-old, but cap hit may age well
- Dvorak’s production spike gives the Flyers middle-six stability
- Trade protection eases in later years, preserving flexibility
By betting on Dvorak now, the Flyers signal they’re done rebuilding and ready to push for postseason relevance.
