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NewsThe Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed defenseman to a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $2.55M, according to President of Hockey Operations &amp; General Manager Chuck Fletcher."We're happy to have Phil signed for the next three years," said Fletcher. "He is a big, mobile right shot defenseman who progressed into a top four role on our blue line last season. We look forward to his continued growth."&nbsp;"It's an honor to be a part of the Flyers for the next three years and I'm really looking forward to it," said Myers. "We have a real good team and I am very excited at what we are going to achieve this year and the years to come. I really do believe in this group and my expectations are to go all the way with these guys and I wouldn't have it any other way."Below are notes from Myers &amp; his career with the organization:&nbsp;PHILIPPE MYERSPOSITION: DefensemanDRAFTED: Undrafted (Signed ELC on Sept. 21, 2015)AGE: 23 (1-25-1997)BORN: Moncton, New BrunswickVITALS: 6'5", 210 poundsSHOOTS: Right&nbsp;* The contract will run through the 2022-23 season.&nbsp;* He appeared in his first full season in the NHL and recorded 16 points (4g-12a) in 50 games while also leading the team's defense in plus-minus (+17), which also T-2nd among all NHL rookies.&nbsp;* Myers also appeared in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs, playing in all 16 games... He recorded four points (3g-1a) and led all Flyers defensemen in shots (30).&nbsp;* Myers also scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 2 in the Second Round series vs. NY Islanders - He became just the second rookie defenseman in franchise history to score an OT playoff goal, third rookie at any position to do so AND seventh overtime playoff winner by a defenseman in franchise history.&nbsp;* He posted a +2 rating and averaged over 20 minutes of ice time (20:02) in the postseason.&nbsp;* During the regular season, Myers scored goals in three consecutive games from Nov. 7-10, becoming just the seventh Flyers defenseman to accomplish the feat and the first in 33 years - since Mark Howe did it in 1987.&nbsp;* Myers made his NHL debut during the 2018-19 season in a 3-1 win at Detroit on Feb. 17 and recorded his first NHL goal vs. Washington Capitals on Mar. 6, 2019.View Less

NewsThe Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed defenseman to a three-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $2.55M, according to President of Hockey Operations &amp; General Manager Chuck Fletcher."We're happy to have Phil signed for the next three years," said Fletcher. "He is a big, mobile right shot defenseman who progressed into a top four role on our blue line last season. We look forward to his continued growth."&nbsp;"It's an honor to be a part of the Flyers for the next three years and I'm really looking forward to it," said Myers. "We have a real good team and I...

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