Travis Sanheim

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim has signed an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $6.25M.

Fantasy Impact

A budding two-way defender, the 26-year-old Sanehim has gained long-term security with Thursday's contract extension. Sanheim recorded seven goals and 31 points in 80 games last season, but his 142 blocks ranked 20th league-wide. He'll need to take a step forward offensively to gain the trust of fantasy owners.

Sanheim had a second period assist in Philadelphia's losing effort versus the Sabres.

Fantasy Impact

The Flyers defenseman reached the 30 point (7 goals, 23 assists) mark for the second time in his career.

Travis Sanheim assisted on two of the Flyers goals to help them beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 for the Flyers second win in three games.

Fantasy Impact

Sanheim is averaging a career high 22:17 of ice time while putting up a solid 28 points in 69 games played this season. He's seven points off from his career high and as a fantasy player is more valuable in leagues that don't include additional categories.

Travis Sanheim scored the opening goal for the Flyers and tallied an assist on the game winning goal by Farabee in their home win over the Preds.

Fantasy Impact

Sanheim leads all Flyers defensemen with five goals and 23 points in 58 games played this season. He's also contributed 93 shots on goal, 38 hits and 92 blocked shots.

When Sanheim registered an assist on the Flyers goal in their game against the Blues, he extended his point streak to three games and now has 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) in 3 games.

Fantasy Impact

The Flyers young defenseman has elevated his game since the All-Star break with points in 4 out of 6 games, while recording 3+ shots on goal three times.