Tim Panaccio reported yesterday that talks between the Flyers and center Jeff Carter have taken an "upswing after weeks of slow but determined negotiations."
The Flyers want to re-sign Carter in-season before he becomes a restricted free agent on July 1, something the organization usually does with key players.
For example, general manager Paul Holmgren signed captain Mike Richards to his 12-year, $69 million deal during the 2007 season.
Carter, who was the 11th overall pick in 2003 by the Flyers, will be seeking his third pro contract after his three-year, $15 million pact expires after this season. He's making $5 million this season.
Any extension will likely have Carter earning anywhere in the range of $5 million to $6 million. Carter will almost certainly ask for a raise from his current deal based on his offensive production in the last few years.
Over the past three seasons, the 25-year-old sniper has accumulated 108 goals and 198 points in 238 games with the Flyers. In 2008-09, the first year of his extension, Carter potted 46 goals and finished second behind Alex Ovechkin for the league lead in goals.
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Philadelphia Flyers Make Progress in Contract Negotiations with Jeff Carter
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