Flyers sign Gostisbehere to 6-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday.

The deal is reportedly worth $27 million over six years, averaging out to a $4.5-million salary cap hit, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

The 24-year-old completed his second full season with the Flyers last year, finishing with seven goals and 32 assists in 76 games.

Philadelphia selected Gostisbehere in the third round of the 2012 draft.