The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Travis Sanheim to an eight year contract extension with a $6.25 million cap hit.

“We’re extremely happy to have Travis under long-term contract and see him as a key piece of our team’s future,” said Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher. “Travis has improved each season to become a highly reliable player and key contributor on our blueline. Furthermore, he is someone who has developed his entire career with us and has grown into a valuable leader for our team.”