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The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed restricted free agent winger Jakub Voracek to a four-year deal. It was an important move that had been a long time coming, according to the Flyers, for a player who they envision joining the first line.
Voracek signed a four-year deal worth $17 million. The news was first reported by our own Dave Strehle, who confirmed with Voracek's agent (and ex-Flyer) Petr Svoboda.
Philadelphia acquired Voracek in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the start of last season. The Czech winger scored 18 goals and 31 assists in 78 games last year. The team anticipates the 22-year-old to replace the void left by Jaromir Jagr, who signed with Dallas as a free agent.
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