Flyers Re-Sign Grossmann

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Nicklas Grossmann Signed To A Four-Year Extension By Philadelphia

Official Philadelphia Flyers Press Release -  The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Nicklas Grossmann have agreed to a multiple-year contract extension today, according to Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. Grossmann was acquired by the Flyers on Feb. 16 from the Dallas Stars in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, previously acquired from Los Angeles, and a third-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He has appeared in 22 games for the Flyers, recording six assists and a plus-minus rating of plus-5 to go along with 10 penalty minutes. Overall in 2011-12, Grossmann has 11 assists and 36 penalty minutes in 74 games. He was injured in the Flyers-Penguins game on Apr. 1 and is currently listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

CONTRACT DETAILS: Length: 4 Years (2012-13 - 2015-16) Cap-Hit: $3,500,000 Pay-Out Details: 2012-2013 - 2015-2016 $3,500,000

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After being acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers, Nicklas Grossmann stepped up into top-pairing minutes immediately. The new high-tension environment that is Philadelphia hockey hasn't phased Grossmann in the least. He has done very well, and has received praise from many Flyers officials.

At 6'4 & 230 pounds, he is an imposing physical force who knows how to effectively use his size as he currently leads all Flyer defensemen in hits with 164. His positioning is fantastic and it has made him one of the more dependable players in the league. With the absence of captain Chris Pronger, the Flyers' defensive corps lacked a real crease clearer, but in Grossmann they have a defenseman that has perfected it. As expected for someone as good in his own end as Grossmann is, he has a lot of success on the penalty kill. With the second most blocked shots on the Flyers, it is clear that he is willing to sacrifice his body for the team and in the playoffs that is going to be extremely important.

The Flyers have liked their acquisition of Grossmann and are willing to commit to him for the long-term. Considering the lack of pending unrestricted free-agent defensemen available this off-season, this contract is more than reasonable. In the midst of his prime, he would have commanded more on the open market.