Flyers Trade Ryan Ellis and 2026 Draft Pick to San Jose for Carl Grundstrom and Artem Guryev
Philadelphia Flyers Secure Key Players in Trade with San Jose Sharks
Philadelphia Flyers Make Strategic Trade for Carl Grundstrom and Artem Guryev
The Philadelphia Flyers have emerged as prominent players in the latest NHL trade activity, acquiring forward Carl Grundstrom and defenseman Artem Guryev from the San Jose Sharks. This strategic move came in exchange for defenseman Ryan Ellis and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, as announced by Flyers General Manager Daniel Briere.
Details of the NHL Draft Pick Exchange
The condition attached to the sixth-round pick stipulates that San Jose will receive the earlier of the two sixth-round picks currently owned by Philadelphia in 2026. These include their own selection as well as one acquired from Columbus. This trade leaves the Flyers with five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft: one pick each in the first, second, and third rounds, another in the sixth, and one in the seventh round.
Carl Grundstrom: An Experienced Asset
Carl Grundstrom, age 27, brings a wealth of experience to the Flyers. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds, the winger recorded three goals and nine points across 56 games in the 2024-25 season with San Jose. Throughout his career, he has played 292 NHL games, amassing a total of 76 points from 43 goals and 33 assists.
- 292 career NHL games
- 43 goals, 33 assists
- 76 total NHL points
- 30 goals, 72 points in 99 AHL games
Originally from Umea, Sweden, Grundstrom boasts a strong background, including four seasons in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he won the league championship in the 2016-17 season. He was picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the 57th overall in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Artem Guryev: A Promising Young Defenseman
At 22, Artem Guryev has shown potential as a formidable defense player. Drafted by the Sharks in the fifth round of the 2021 NHL Draft (135th overall), Guryev signed an entry-level contract in April 2023. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound defenseman contributed five points during the 2024-25 season with the Wichita Thunder in the ECHL.
| Season | Team | Points | Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | American Hockey League | 4 (2g-2a) | 81 |
| 2024-25 | Wichita Thunder (ECHL) | 5 (2g-3a) | N/A |
Guryev will now join the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, where his robust playing style and defensive skills are expected to further develop, adding depth to the team’s defensive lineup.
