BREAKING: Flyers make final decision with Travis Sanheim trade
A final decision has been made regarding Travis Sanheim's future with the Philadelphia Flyers.
In light of his commitment to improving under John Tortorella's leadership, the team is sticking with the young defenseman. As a result of Torey Krug exercising his NTC, Sanheim was not part of the summer trade that was supposed to send him back to St. Louis.
Currently, the team has a $50 million dollar contract with the defenseman. According to NHL Insider Darren Dreger, the team changed its mind about trading the defenseman because of his improved attitude.
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«He came into camp with an extra 15 pounds of muscle, I'm told a wonderful attitude, no problem playing the off [wing],» stated Dreger. He added that the Flyers now view Sanheim as an indispensable asset, referring to him as «the best trade they never made.»
It has been stated by Danny Briere that the team is committed to Sanheim and considers him an integral part of the team.
«Our job as an organization is to do the right thing and listen. At the same time, we are excited for the future. We signed him to a long-term contract because we believe in him.»
In light of Sanheim's performance during training camp, John Tortorella echoed the statement that he is doing and saying all the right things.
Having said that, it goes hand in hand with the team's decision to develop talent at all levels. The future will provide fans with the opportunity to see Sanheim's growth, as one of the team's top defensemen.
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15 NOVEMBRE | 232 ANSWERS BREAKING: Flyers make final decision with Travis Sanheim trade Do you agree with Danny Briere's decision to keep Sanheim? | ||
| Yes | 200 | 86.2 % |
| No | 32 | 13.8 % |
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