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Breaking down the Erik Johnson extension, and the Flyers' view of veterans

July 1, 2024

Mar 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson (77) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Flyers fans, meet your new version of Marc Staal.

Well, not quite new, given Erik Johnson's presence on the Flyers' roster over the final five weeks of the 2023-24 season. But you get the point.

Prior to the official start of unrestricted free agency on July 1, general manager Daniel Briere and the Flyers agreed to terms with Johnson -- acquired for a 2024 fourth round pick at the 2024 trade deadline -- on a one-year, $1 million contract extension.

Let's break down why the Flyers chose to bring Johnson back.

The main reason for Johnson's return

Here's the question on the minds of quite a few fans: why is a rebuilding team spending cap space and a roster spot on a...

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