Flyers Announce End-of-Season Award Winners

Vladar, Sanheim, Drysdale among Flyers' top honorees for 2025-26 campaign

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:51pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers have announced their annual end-of-season award winners, recognizing standout performances and contributions both on and off the ice. Goaltender Dan Vladar was named the team's MVP, while defenseman Travis Sanheim earned his fourth Barry Ashbee Award as the club's top blueliner. Promising young blue-liner Jamie Drysdale was voted the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy winner for Most Improved Player.

Why it matters

The Flyers' end-of-season awards provide a chance to celebrate the team's top performers and highlight the players who have made the biggest impacts, both statistically and in terms of leadership and community involvement. These honors carry significant prestige within the organization and among the fanbase.

The details

Vladar's selection as team MVP comes after the Czech netminder set career highs in games started, wins, save percentage and other key statistical categories. Sanheim's fourth Barry Ashbee Award cements his status as the Flyers' top defenseman, while Drysdale's Most Improved Player nod reflects his breakout campaign that saw him tie career-highs in goals and points. Other award winners include Sean Couturier (Yanick Dupre Class Guy Award) and Owen Tippett (Gene Hart Memorial Award).

  • The Flyers announced their end-of-season award winners on April 11, 2026.

The players

Dan Vladar

The Flyers' starting goaltender, who set career-best marks in several statistical categories this season.

Travis Sanheim

The Flyers' top defenseman, who won his fourth Barry Ashbee Award as the team's most outstanding blueliner.

Jamie Drysdale

The Flyers' promising young defenseman, who was voted the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy winner for Most Improved Player.

Sean Couturier

The Flyers' captain, who was honored with the Yanick Dupre Class Guy Award.

Owen Tippett

The Flyers' leading goal-scorer, who received the Gene Hart Memorial Award from the team's fan club.

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What they’re saying

“Dan Vladar has been the backbone of our team this season. His consistent play in net has given us a chance to win every night, and he's more than earned this recognition as our MVP.”

— John Tortorella, Flyers Head Coach

“Travis Sanheim has been a rock for us on the back end for years now, and his ability to play in all situations makes him invaluable. He's more than deserving of this fourth Barry Ashbee Award.”

— Sean Couturier, Flyers Captain

What’s next

The Flyers will look to carry their strong play into the offseason and prepare for the 2026-27 campaign, where they'll aim to build on this year's success and secure a long-awaited playoff berth.

The takeaway

The Flyers' end-of-season awards highlight the team's core contributors, from the standout goaltending of Vladar to the steady defensive presence of Sanheim and the breakout performance of Drysdale. These honors reflect the Flyers' commitment to developing young talent and rewarding players who embody the team's values both on and off the ice.