Brandon Manning is now officially a Flyer.
For three seasons, the defenseman got a taste of the NHL level on various call-ups. Manning has played 10 games with the Flyers this season, including the last six, and has done enough to earn a spot in the future.
The 24-year-old signed a one-year, NHL-only deal with the Flyers on Friday worth $625,000.
Manning has three assists in 10 games this season and five assists in 20 career games spanning three seasons.
The deal gives the Flyers seven defensemen with one-way NHL contracts, and that does not include restricted free agent Michael Del Zotto. The Flyers will likely make moves in the offseason as they mold next season's team.
Kevin Durso is managing editor for Flyerdelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Kevin_Durso.
