PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 18: Nolan Patrick #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his second period goal against the Calgary Flames at the Wells Fargo Center on November 18, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
There are several reasons why Nolan Patrick’s qualifying offer can’t hurt the Flyers, as many fans assume.
On Friday, the Flyers announced that Nolan Patrick has accepted his qualifying offer. The qualifying offer was for one-year worth just over $800K. This offer cannot hurt the club regardless if Patrick is not able to stay healthy and play in games next season.