Ron Hextall said at his end-of-the-season press conference in late April that the Flyers were not planning to bring back their unrestricted free agents, with the exception of Valtteri Filppula, which the general manager did not rule out.
So some now-former Flyers were on the move Sunday as NHL free agency opened at noon.
Here's the latest on where which players have landed.
Brandon Manning
The defenseman, who went undrafted and played parts of six seasons with the Flyers, signed a two-year deal with the Blackhawks. The contract has an annual average value of $2.25 million, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.
Brandon Manning in Chicago: 2 years x $2.25 million.— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 1, 2018
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Over time, Manning became a much-maligned player among the fan base, especially when Dave Hakstol would elect to play him over Travis Sanheim and Robert Hagg. Still, Manning never shied away from a fight, was classy off the ice and turned himself into an NHL player.
He thanked the fans, city and organization on Twitter earlier in the day.
thank you @NHLFlyers pic.twitter.com/bKNsvhxWc6— Brandon Manning (@mandog1990) July 1, 2018
Valtteri Filppula
Filppula hasn't signed elsewhere yet but Hextall on Sunday confirmed the Flyers are moving on from the veteran center.
Ron Hextall said #Flyers have moved on from Valtteri Filppula.— Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) July 1, 2018
Petr Mrazek
After the Flyers' season ended, it was clear Mrazek wasn't coming back to Philly. Hextall didn't qualify the goalie and he became an unrestricted free agent.
Now Mrazek is headed to the Carolina Hurricanes to a one year, $1.5 million contract.
The #Canes have agreed to terms with Petr Mrazek on a one-year contract.https://t.co/pUJqS2FZ1l— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) July 1, 2018
Mrazek will share the net with Scott Darling. Long-time Canes goalie Cam Ward moved on and signed with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Thank you for everything, Cam. pic.twitter.com/n0SGjQjYH3— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) July 1, 2018
