2018–19 Philadelphia Flyers season


The 2018–19 Philadelphia Flyers season was the 52nd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. The Flyers were eliminated from playoff contention on March 30, 2019, after a 5–2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 15, 2018.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on June 21, 2018.

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Flyers. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.

‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.

Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Team

Suspensions and fines

Transactions

The Flyers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

Notes:
  1. Philadelphia to retain 30% of salary as part of trade.

    Free agents

The following players joined or left the Flyers during free agency. Two-way contracts are marked with an asterisk.
DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
Valtteri Filppulato New York Islanders1-year
Brandon Manningto Chicago Blackhawks2-year
Petr Mrazekto Carolina Hurricanes1-year
John Museto Pittsburgh Penguins1-year*
James van Riemsdykfrom Toronto Maple Leafs5-year
Christian Folinfrom Los Angeles Kings1-year
Will O'Neillto Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 1-year
Matt Readto Minnesota Wild1-year*
Dustin Tokarskito New York Rangers1-year*
Corban Knightto Barys Astana 1-year
Jori Lehterato SKA Saint Petersburg 1-year

Waivers

Contract terminations

Retirement

Signings

The following players were re-signed by the Flyers. Two-way contracts are marked with an asterisk.
DatePlayerContract termRef
Samuel Morin3-year
Alex Lyon2-year*
Reece Willcox2-year*
Tyrell Goulbourne1-year*
Taylor Leier1-year
Danick Martel1-year*
Anthony Stolarz1-year*
Robert Hagg2-year
Michael Raffl2-year
Kevin Hayes7-year

Entry-level contracts

The following players – Flyers' draft picks, undrafted free agents, and the unsigned draft picks of other teams – were signed by the Flyers to entry level contracts.
DatePlayerContract termsRef
Yegor Zamula3-year
Joel Farabee3-year
Kirill Ustimenko3-year

Draft picks

Below are the Philadelphia Flyers' selections at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityTeam Notes
114Joel FarabeeLeft WingUnited StatesU.S. NTDP
119Jay O'BrienCenterUnited StatesThayer Academy
250Adam GinningDefenseSwedenLinkopings HC
4112Jack St. IvanyDefenseUnited StatesSioux Falls Stampede
5127Wyatte WylieDefenseUnited StatesEverett Silvertips
5143Samuel ErssonGoaltenderSwedenBrynas IF
6174Gavin HainCenterUnited StatesU.S. NTDP
7205Marcus WestfaltCenterSwedenBrynas IF