Last night Claude Giroux decided to remain a Philadelphia Flyer.  Many rumors were suggesting that Giroux had      spent his last season in the only NHL team he has ever played on.  Giroux was drafted by the Flyers in the original dispersal draft in the 3rd round, 9yrs ago, and has been a leader of the team ever since.

So its not hard to understand why  Giroux would consider leaving the city of brotherly love, 9yrs is a long time.   Its not hard to wonder if he was curious to play for another team, or go player closer to home and family.  After all he was a UFA for the 1st time and could go pretty much anywhere he wanted as any team would love to have him.

So Philly fans are thrilled to hear, that Giroux has come out and said he is ecstatic to remain a Flyer, and that he never ever considered leaving.