This Flyers defenseman has earned some praise for his strong year.
The Hockey News revealed players 71 to 80 on their Top 100 NHL Players In 2026 rankings. A Philadelphia Flyers defenseman was among the players listed, as Travis Sanheim made the cut.
Sanheim was given the No. 72 spot in the Hockey News' rankings, and it is understandable when looking at the year he had. In 81 games this season with the Flyers, the 30-year-old blueliner recorded 11 goals, 26 assists, 37 points, 152 blocks, and a plus-12 rating. With numbers like these, Sanheim had a strong all-around season for the Flyers and was a notable reason for them taking a big step in the right direction this campaign.
Sanheim also moved up in The Hockey News' rankings compared to last season. This is because The Hockey News ranked him as the 86th best player in the NHL during the 2024-25 season.
Sanheim will now be looking to build off his strong 2025-26 campaign by having another good year next season. He is one of the Flyers' most important defensemen, and it will be interesting to see what he can do next season for the Metropolitan Division club from here.