The Flyers have come to an agreement with Olle Lycksell to a two-year, entry-level contract (ELC). The contract begins next season and is worth an AAV of $837,500 per year, according to Capfriendly Transactions.
The 21-year-old in Lycksell was a sixth round pick of the Flyers back in 2017. Under the guidelines, Lycksell would have become a free agent on June 1st if the Flyers did not sign him. Lycksell spent last season with Farjestad BK of the SHL after playing for Linkoping in the SHL. He tallied nine goals, and 12 assists this past season, while his playing time actually dipped slightly from 13:52 per game down to 13:10.
He needs to get bigger and stronger, but he can score from anywhere. Lycksell has an arsenal of highlight reel moves, and he has a shoot first mentality. He is a solid addition, and he reminds me of Oskar Lindblom. At the end if the day, Lycksell has a top six upside if he can get bigger and stronger.
