Flyers sign Bunting as team looks for jolt amid sluggish start

NBC Sports Philadelphia • October 6, 2026 • sports

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The Philadelphia Flyers signed veteran winger Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract to address their slow start, having gone 0-2-2 with only three goals scored and being heavily outshot.
Bunting, 31, known for his aggressive play and secondary scoring, has played for six NHL teams previously and posted 33 points last season between the Predators and Stars.
The Flyers may place Garrett Wilson on waivers to make roster space for Bunting, with other options including Carl Grundstrom and young winger Alex Bump, who has been a healthy scratch recently.
Bunting's best NHL season was with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2021-22, where he scored 23 goals and 63 points, and he has a solid track record against the Flyers with 11 points in 16 games.
It is unclear when Bunting will debut for the Flyers as he needs time to get acclimated; upcoming games include matchups against the Senators, Bruins, and Hurricanes.

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