Writer: Kevin Durso
Flyers sign Colin McDonald to multi-year extension
I have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Co-host of the YWT Podcast. I also am Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey. I graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.
All posts by Kevin DursoPublished27 Feb 2016
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The Flyers have not been very active, in trade talks or even the rumor mill, in the days leading up to the trade deadline.
But on Saturday night, the team has made a move of a different kind.
The Flyers announced a multi-year extension for forward Colin McDonald, currently with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, GM Ron Hextall announced.
McDonald, 31, has served as the Phantoms captain this season and has 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points in 33 games. McDonald has also had two separate stints with the Flyers, scoring one goal in five total games.
The deal likely comes to provide some veteran forward depth in the minors while providing the Phantoms with a stable captain for the foreseeable future.
McDonald joined the Flyers organization this season on a two-way, one-year contract after spending three seasons with the New York Islanders organization.
Kevin Durso is managing editor for Flyerdelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Kevin_Durso.
