The Philadelphia Flyers are taking a bold gamble in the hopes of reaping long-term rewards. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NHL, the Flyers have signed restricted free agent defenseman Erik Carlsson to a massive offer sheet, reportedly worth over $75 million over seven years. By making this move, the Flyers are essentially betting that the Columbus Blue Jackets will not match the offer, allowing them to acquire Carlsson's services without giving up any of their own draft picks. But will the Flyers' gamble pay off, or will they be left with a costly mistake?

Flyers hope massive bet with Carlsson offer sheet pays off  Broad Street Buzz