One NHL Insider says the Philadelphia Flyers are signing Claude Giroux, bringing the former captain back to where his NHL career began. This move makes a lot of sense for both sides. But most importantly, it gives Giroux the chance to retire wearing the black and orange Flyers jersey that he wore for so long in his terrific NHL career.
Meanwhile… Claude Giroux is signing with the Flyers
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 3, 2026
However, Bruce Garrioch, who covers Giroux's previous team, the Ottawa Senators, says the deal is not done yet. Although, the Flyers are in the mix.
Don’t believe Claude Giroux has made any final decision on where he will play next season. Flyers are in the mix. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 3, 2026
When the Flyers traded Giroux to the Florida Panthers in 2022, it was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. Philadelphia was beginning a rebuild, and Giroux wanted one more shot at chasing a Stanley Cup. The trade gave him that opportunity while allowing the Flyers to add future assets. Even then, though, it always felt like there was a chance he'd end up back in Philadelphia someday.
Giroux to the Flyers made perfect sense
The Flyers have moved past the rebuild and are back in the playoff picture under Rick Tocchet. And GM Danny Briere has done a great job putting together a younger, more competitive group, where Giroux will come in as a voice in the locker room. But he doesn’t need to be the most skilled player on the team anymore.
However, he did prove with the Ottawa Senators that he can still play. Over four seasons with the Senators, Giroux remained one of their most consistent forwards, regularly finishing around the 50-60-point mark while taking on a leadership role with a young roster. At 38, he can still make plays, help on the power play, and win important faceoffs.
As of this writing, we're still waiting on the full terms of the deal. We're also waiting for confirmation from the team that the deal is done.
The Flyers needed another veteran presence near the top of the lineup, and there aren't many players who know the organization or the market better than Giroux.Â
He spent 15 seasons with the Flyers, sticking with the organization through some difficult years but also playing during some very dominant seasons. We'll see if he returns to a team that's in a much better place than when he left it, and he'll get another chance to chase the playoffs wearing orange and black.
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