While the Philadelphia Flyers and restricted free agent Ivan Provorov seem to be very close to a new deal, the same apparently can't be said for the team's other RFA, Travis Konecny. According to TSN Insider Bob McKenzie, the two sides are not close to a new contract, with training camp slated to open on Friday.
McKenzie says the Flyers want their offer to be based on Konency's ice-time, which has been fairly low. Over his first three seasons, he averaged about 15 minutes per game. However, Konency's camp wants his offer to be based on the fact that "he's amongst the better even-strength goal-scorers for his age/experience over last two seasons."
The 22-year-old forward has a total of 124 points, including 59 goals, in 233 career games. Last year, he tied his season high of 24 goals, while setting a new season high in points with 49. It is unlikely Konency will report to camp without a contract and a gap in negotiations.
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