Ehlers is entering the final year of a three-year deal, so this new deal won’t kick in until 2018-19 and it runs through the 2024-25 season. The 21-year-old is coming off of a great sophomore campaign, having collected 25 goals and 39 assists (64 points) in 82 games. Ehlers is positioned for another great year as he’s poised to start the season with Patrik Laine and Bryan Little.

Despite Gostisbehere saying that he is ready to play on Wednesday, he skated on the Flyers’ fourth-pairing during Tuesday’s practice, which suggests that he may sit vs. the Sharks. Monitor his status during the Flyers’ morning skate tomorrow.

Fast, who underwent offseason hip surgery could be cleared for contact in the next couple of weeks, but is not expected to return to the Rangers lineup until late-October. With Fast out, one of the Rangers’ first-round picks, Lias Andersson and/or Filip Chytil, are expected to make the opening night roster.

Andersen allowed two goals on 16 shots before leaving Saturday’s loss in Buffalo. After missing Tuesday’s contest, Andersen is good-to-go tonight in Nashville. He is 6-1-2 with a 2.14 GAA and .936 SV% in his last 10 starts and stopped 32 shots in a 6-2 win in his first start vs. Nashville.

Andersen allowed two goals on 16 shots before leaving Saturday’s loss in Buffalo. After missing Tuesday’s contest, it looks like Andersen is good-to-go tonight in Nashville. He is 6-1-2 with a 2.14 GAA and .936 SV% in his last 10 starts and stopped 32 shots in a 6-2 win in his first start vs. Nashville.