Report: Konecny not close to new deal with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers and restricted free-agent forward Travis Konecny remain at a standoff.

While the Flyers are reportedly working hard Thursday to reach an agreement with fellow RFA Ivan Provorov, they are not close to a new deal with Konecny, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

The Flyers are apparently basing their offer on the fact that Konecny has averaged under 15 minutes of ice time during his first three seasons. However, the 22-year-old argues that he's been one of the most productive goal-scorers at even strength for his age, McKenzie adds.

Konecny ranks ninth among players age 23-and-under with 43 even-strength goals during the past two seasons. He sits 21st in total goals and 28th in points within that same group.

The Ontario native finished 2018-19 with a career-high 49 points and matched his goal total of 24 from the prior campaign.