In a shocking move, the Flyers waive Ryan Johansen over a 'material breach'! What went wrong for the forward who never played a game for Philly?
In a move that has caught the eyes and ears of hockey fans everywhere, the Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. This drastic decision is due to what the team has termed a 'material breach,' though the specific details of this breach remain under wraps. Johansen, who was acquired from the Colorado Avalanche, has yet to don the Flyers' jersey, leaving fans buzzing with curiosity about what might have transpired behind closed doors.
The Flyers look set to terminate Johansen's contract, which would have paid him a hefty $8 million for the final year. Initial reports suggest that if Johansen clears waivers, his contract will finally be put to rest, allowing both parties to move on. However, it seems that the drama isn't over yet; reports indicate that Johansen plans to file a grievance via the NHL Players’ Association, cluing fans into the fact that he may still have a few tricks up his sleeve.
Despite his problems with the Flyers, this situation could have some unexpected financial benefits for the Nashville Predators. Should the Flyers’ termination go through, the Predators would save up to $4 million on dead cap space, a pleasant surprise for a team that’s navigating the complex financial landscape of professional sports. It looks like this story could take another twist just when you think it's over!
Speaking of twists, did you know that player trades and waivers are a common practice in the NHL? Last season, players were waved nearly 150 times! Meanwhile, on a more interesting note, players like Ryan Johansen can sometimes find themselves in limbo, having moved teams without ever stepping on the ice for the new club. So, while Johansen grapples with his next steps, the hockey world keeps spinning, and fans are left wide-eyed about potential futures in the ever-thrilling league!
The Flyers placed forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract due to a "material breach."
Johansen will now be placed on unconditional waivers and, if he clears, will have the final year of his contract terminated. He was due to earn $8 million next ...
The Flyers would not comment on what the breach was. Johansen never played for Philadelphia after the forward was acquired in a trade from the Colorado ...
The Flyers announced they've placed center · Philadelphia acquired Johansen from the Avalanche before the trade deadline, taking on his reduced $4MM cap hit to ...
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston reports the "early indication" is that Johansen will file a grievance on the termination via the NHL Players' Association. He ...
The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Ryan Johansen on waivers to terminate his contract due to a material breach, the team announced Tuesday.
The Nashville Predators could save up to $4 million on Ryan Johansen's dead cap money if the Philadelphia Flyers' transaction goes through.
Les Flyers de Philadelphie ont placé l'attaquant Ryan Johansen au ballotage en raison d'un manquement grave aux obligations de son contrat dans le but de ...
Les Flyers de Philadelphie ont annoncé mardi avoir placé l'attaquant Ryan Johansen au ballottage inconditionnel dans le but de mettre fin à son contrat en ...
The Philadelphia Flyers placed Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract over a "material breach."
Grosse nouvelle dans la LNH aujourd'hui alors que l'on apprend que les Flyers de Philadelphie ont officiellement coupé les ponts avec le vétéran attaquant ...
The Philadelphia Flyers placed veteran forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers on Tuesday for the purpose of terminating his contract. The team said…
Les Flyers de Philadelphie ont annoncé avoir placé le nom de l'attaquant Ryan Johansen au ballottage dans le but de résilier son contrat, mardi.
L'attaquant n'a jamais joué pour la Philadelphie après avoir été acquis dans une transaction avec l'Avalanche le 6 mars.
Johansen never played for the Flyers after being acquired at the March NHL trade deadline.
Johansen initially flew in to join Lehigh Valley shortly after the trade to the Flyers from the Colorado Avalanche in March and met with Phantoms doctors (as ...
Les Flyers de Philadelphie ont placé l'attaquant Ryan Johansen au ballotage en raison d'un manquement grave aux obligations de son contrat dans le but de ...
L'Association des joueurs de la Ligue nationale de hockey (AJLNH) a annoncé qu'elle avait amorcé un examen de la décision des Flyers de Philadelphie de ...