Flyers Secure World Juniors Star Center with Entry-Level Contract
The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Thursday morning they have signed center Jack Berglund to an entry-level contract that will begin in 2026-27. He will report to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL for the remainder of the season.
Player background
Berglund was the Flyers’ 51st overall pick in the 2024 draft. Most of his professional minutes came with Färjestad BK in the SHL.
Recent performance
The 19-year-old has been dominant in the U20 Nationell. He has averaged more than a point per game there since being drafted.
| Competition | Games | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHL (two seasons) | 57 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| World Juniors (this season) | – | 3 | – | 10 |
International success
Berglund captained Sweden at the World Juniors and helped deliver a championship. He finished that tournament with three goals and ten points.
Profile and projection
At 6’4″, Berglund brings size and physicality down the middle. He is described as a two-way, all-situations center who can produce offense and play strong defensively.
His leadership has been visible at club and international levels. Those traits boosted his profile after the World Juniors performance.
Contract situation and next steps
His contract with Färjestad BK runs for one more season. The Flyers’ entry-level deal starts in 2026-27.
He is expected to receive a training camp opportunity with Philadelphia next season. If he does not make the roster, a return to Sweden remains the most likely outcome.
Berglund will join the Phantoms immediately for the rest of the year. The club and its fans will watch his adjustment at the AHL level closely.
This report appears on Filmogaz.com.
