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Sean Couturier was born on December 7, 1992 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Philadelphia Flyers drafted Couturier 8th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft. Couturier then signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Flyers on September 21, 2011. For his efforts, Couturier has re-signed with the Flyers to an eight year deal worth an AAV of $7.75 million, what a steal of a deal for the former Selke Trophy winner.
Believe it or not Couturier will suit up to play in his 700th career NHL game tonight, which is 12th all-time in Flyers history. He will only be 25 games from 11th held by Gary Dornhoefer, and 27 games away for 10th all-time in Flyers history held by Jake Voracek.
“To be part of the Flyers organization for another eight years following next year is extremely exciting. I like the way the team is built and the mix of players that we have. I’m really looking forward to it but especially this year.”- Sean Couturier said via the Flyers press release after he signed a new deal
Fletcher called Couturier a premier and elite player in the NHL. Well, Couturier is off to a great start on this young season, as he leads the Flyers in points with nine. He quietly has posted three goals and six assists for a total of nine points in six games played. Couturier is the embodiment of what it means to be a Flyer.
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