Travis Konecny

Travis Konecny
Konecny with the Philadelphia Flyers on February 11, 2020
Born (1997-03-11) March 11, 1997 (age 29)
Calgary, Alberta
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team Philadelphia Flyers
National team  Canada
NHL draft 24th overall, 2015
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2016–present

Travis Konecny (born March 11, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Konecny is a two-time All-Star, being named one in 2020 and 2024.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Konecny played three seasons with the Ottawa 67's and one season with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He won the Jack Ferguson Award as the OHL's top pick, Emms Family Award as the OHL's rookie of the year, and was named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team.

He was drafted 24th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers of the 2015 NHL entry draft. On July 16, 2015, Konecny signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Flyers.

On October 14, 2016, Konecny made his NHL debut in a 5–2 win against the Vancouver Canucks. During the game, he recorded his first two NHL points after assisting on two goals by Sean Couturier. On October 25, 2016, Konecny scored his first NHL goal against Anders Nilsson in a 4–3 shootout win against the Buffalo Sabres.

On September 16, 2019, Konecny signed a six-year, $33 million contract to stay with the Flyers. On December 30, Konecny was named to his first All-Star game. On January 15, 2021, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. On January 4, 2024, Konecny was named to his second All-Star game.

On July 25, 2024, Konecny signed a eight-year, $70 million contract to stay with the Flyers.

Personal life

Konecny is cousins with fellow NHLer Bo Horvat.

References

  1. ↑ "1st Overall pick in OHL Priority Selection - Travis Konecny". Ottawa 67's. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Travis Konecny of 67's near-unanimous pick as OHL's top first-year player". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Travis Konecny named Rookie of the Year". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Greenberg: Mission accomplished in Round 1". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Flyers sign Travis Konecny". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Sean Couturier scores two goals, Flyers defeat Kings". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Travis Konecny records first NHL goal". Sarnia Observer. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Flyers agree to terms with Travis Konecny on six-year extension". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Travis Konecny named to 2020 NHL All-Star Game". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Konecny nets hat-trick as Flyers beat Penguins". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Flyers Forward Travis Konecny Named to 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Flyers sign forward Travis Konecny to an eight-year extension". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Family reunion, new position for rookie Travis Konecny". Courier-Post. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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