Flyers Re-Sign Coburn, Add O'Donnell and Shelley

The Philadelphia Flyers were busy during the first day of free agency on Thursday by re-signing defenseman Braydon Coburn to a two-year contract worth $6.4 million, defenseman Sean O'Donnell to a one-year, $1 million contract, and left wing Jody Shelley to a three year contract. Coburn's deal averages out to $3.2 million per season, while the financial terms of Shelley's contract were not disclosed. In 81 games last season with the Flyers, Coburn had five goals and 14 assists for 19 points and 54 penalty minutes. O'Donnell appeared in 78 games with the Los Angeles Kings last season, scoring three goals and 12 assists for 15 points and 70 penalty minutes. Shelley played in 57 games with the San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers, scoring two goals and seven assists for nine points and 115 penalty minutes. These aren't bad signings for the Flyers, as they have made them a much more physical hockey team. Coburn plays with lots of toughness and has decent offensive potential. O'Donnell brings leadership, grit, and defensive depth to the club, while Shelley provides the team with another enforcer who loves to fight and hit. With all the physical players now signed in Philadelphia for next season, it wouldn't surprise me if the team leads the league in penalty minutes in 2010-11.