Philadelphia Flyers Sign Promising Young Defenseman To One-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed promising young defenseman, Egor Zamula, to a one-year contract extension worth $775,000, according to an announcement by Interim General Manager, Daniel Briere.

Zamula, who would have become a restricted free agent this summer, had a solid 2022-23 season. He recorded four assists in 14 games with the Flyers and posted 19 points in 44 games with Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League.

DONE DEAL: We have signed defenseman Egor Zamula to a one-year, $775k contract extension. https://t.co/tYbN2HYNxF

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) May 2, 2023

Zamula's progress was unfortunately cut short due to a left shoulder injury that required surgery, causing him to miss the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Nevertheless, the Flyers are confident he will make a full recovery in time for training camp in September.

The 23-year-old from Chelyabinsk, Russia, first joined the Flyers in 2018 as an undrafted free agent and has since proven himself as a valuable asset to the team.

Over the course of his career, Zamula has contributed four assists, six PIM, and 17 shots in 26 NHL games with the Flyers since 2020-23. He has also recorded 54 points, one power-play goal, one game-winning goal, and 184 shots in 127 career matches with Lehigh Valley over three seasons (2020-23).

The Flyers will be hoping that Zamula can continue to develop his skills and become an even greater asset to the team in the years to come. Photo Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports