Claude Giroux made his return to the Philadelphia Flyers on July 1, 2026. He signed a one-year contract after Ottawa decided to pass on him. Both Ottawa and Edmonton tried to add him before he opted for Philadelphia. Giroux first played for the Flyers from 2007 to 2022 before joining Ottawa. Ottawa’s GM Steve Staios stated they would have signed him if he had asked for another year. The move wraps up weeks of talks with several NHL clubs. Flyers fans showed excitement over his return. The franchise now has a proven leader on its roster.