The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement with forward Nolan Foote on a one‑year, two‑way contract.
The deal, which can swing between the NHL and the AHL depending on roster needs, marks a pragmatic move by the Flyers to add depth at a relatively young age.
A Productive AHL Campaign
Foote spent the 2025‑26 season with the Charlotte Checkers, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for a total of 32 points in 54 games, while also contributing a goal and an assist in three playoff contests.
His AHL performance builds on a career that includes 161 points in 245 games across the league, highlighting his consistency as a playmaker and scorer.
The forward also logged 12 NHL appearances with Florida last season, netting a single goal, and has previously seen limited action with the New Jersey Devils.
Draft Background
Selected in the first round of the 2019 draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Foote climbed through the Lightning’s system before making the jump to the AHL and now aims to translate that trajectory into more NHL minutes with Philadelphia.
What the Signing Means for Philadelphia
Coaching staff view the contract as a low‑risk, high‑reward addition; the two‑way nature allows the club to test the 25‑year‑old in the NHL while preserving flexibility under the salary cap.
If the forward can replicate his AHL scoring rate at the NHL level, he could provide a valuable boost to a Flyers roster that has been seeking additional offensive depth.
The move also underscores the organization’s confidence in developing talent from the minor leagues, a strategy that has paid dividends in recent seasons.