The Flyers did not "overpay" Schenn, at least based upon comparable players and contracts. But which Brayden Schenn will Philadelphia get over the next four years?
The last major piece of business for the Philadelphia Flyers this offseason was the contract status of one Brayden Schenn. A breakout offensive season sent Schenn's value soaring just as he was about to hit restricted free agency, and the newfound surge in production was clearly complicating contract negotiations.
With arbitration rapidly approaching, the two sides struggled to come to an agreement. Finally, an hour after the hearing was originally scheduled to start, Schenn agreed to a four-year, $20.