Flyers Sign Prospect Alex Ciernik to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal Starting in 2026–27

Overview

• The entry-level contract is three years and begins with the 2026–27 season, as announced by the team.
• PuckPedia lists an approximate $1.0075–$1.008 million annual cap hit with a little over $100,000 in total signing bonuses.
• The agreement starts next season, avoiding any immediate impact on Philadelphia’s current 50-contract limit.
• Ciernik, 21, saw his offense dip in 2025–26 with three points in 19 Liiga games for Lahti Pelicans before adding five points in 21 Allsvenskan games with Nybro.
• He was a 2023 fourth-round pick who missed time with significant head injuries, and he logged three AHL games with Lehigh Valley at the end of 2024–25, recording one assist.