Flyers Trade Samu Tuomaala to Dallas for Christian Kyrou
The Philadelphia Flyers have made a significant trade, acquiring defenseman Christian Kyrou from the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Samu Tuomaala. This move was confirmed by General Manager Daniel Brière.
Details of the Trade
Kyrou, a 22-year-old defenseman, will join the Flyers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. He was originally drafted by the Dallas Stars in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, going 50th overall.
Christian Kyrou’s Career Overview
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches
- Weight: 165 pounds
- Professional Experience:
- 97 AHL games played with the Texas Stars.
- In those appearances, he scored 12 goals and tallied 38 points.
- During the 2023-24 season, he led Texas defensemen in power-play goals with three.
- Kyrou ranked second among Texas blueliners with 23 points (8 goals, 15 assists).
So far this season, Kyrou has participated in four games for Texas, registering eight shots on goal.
Samu Tuomaala’s Departure
In the trade, Samu Tuomaala will transition to the Dallas Stars organization. Tuomaala was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft, with a selection of 46th overall.
Samu Tuomaala’s Performance in AHL
- Years with Lehigh Valley: 2021-2025
- Total games played: 120 AHL games
- Career Stats:
- Goals: 26
- Assists: 49
- Total points: 75
Upcoming Game for the Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to host the Nashville Predators tonight at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch the game on NBCSP or listen on 97.5 The Fanatic.
