Flyers sign Michael Bunting amid early season struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed winger Michael Bunting to a prorated $1.2 million contract following a tough start to the season. General manager Daniel Briere announced the signing after the Flyers lost 4-1 to Tampa Bay, leaving them winless and with a negative goal differential of 12. Philadelphia has been outscored 17-5 in four games, with a league-worst shot differential. Bunting, a veteran with 432 games of NHL experience, provides scoring ability and toughness. His immediate availability for the team is uncertain as they prepare to face Ottawa on Thursday.
- •Philadelphia Flyers secure Michael Bunting for the season.
- •Bunting's contract is worth a prorated $1.2 million.
- •Flyers have been outscored 17-5 through four games.
- •Philadelphia has the worst shot differential in the NHL.
- •Bunting may debut in the upcoming game against Ottawa.
- 11:18 PMESPN NHL — Searching for scoring, winless Flyers add Bunting, 30, on prorated deal
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Winless Flyers sign Michael Bunting to a contract for the rest of the season
"PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The winless Philadelphia Flyers have signed gritty winger Michael Bunting in the hopes that he can give them a spark following some alarming early season struggles.General manager Daniel Briere announced the agreement Tuesday in the aftermath of a 4-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Monday night.
"The winless Philadelphia Flyers added to their forward group Tuesday, signing veteran winger Michael Bunting, 30, in the hopes that he can give them a spark following some alarming early season struggles, including scoring just five goals in four games.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 6, 2026, 11:18 PMSearching for scoring, winless Flyers add Bunting, 30, on prorated deal
The winless Philadelphia Flyers added to their forward group Tuesday, signing veteran winger Michael Bunting, 30, in the hopes that he can give them a spark following some alarming early season struggles, including scoring just five goals in four games.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 9:48 PMWinless Flyers sign Michael Bunting to a contract for the rest of the season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The winless Philadelphia Flyers have signed gritty winger Michael Bunting in the hopes that he can give them a spark following some alarming early season struggles.General manager Daniel Briere announced the agreement Tuesday in the aftermath of a 4-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Monday night.
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