Philippe Myers, a very big right-shot defenceman, recently signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The first question for many Maple Leafs fans is: Who is he? The second question is: What might he bring to the team?
Myers, born on Jan. 25, 1997, in Moncton, New Brunswick, has had an intriguing hockey career that has taken him through various leagues and teams. At 6-foot-6 and 213 pounds, he has shown his skills and strength at different levels of professional hockey. He’s far from a star defenceman; however, he’s been decent enough in his landing spots. And, given his size and the fact that he’s a right-shot defenceman, he’s one of those coveted big guys that many teams hope shows up to play effective, physical hockey.
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Last season, in 2023-24, Myers scored four goals, totaled 23 points, and registered 67 penalty minutes in 61 regular-season games for the American Hockey League (AHL) Syracuse Crunch. Despite playing five games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he tallied six shots on goal, eight hits, and six blocked shots, Myers did not record any points. As he joins the Maple Leafs, he’s expected to attend training camp and will likely spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 season in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies.
Early Career Junior Hockey and Transition to Professional Hockey
Myers began his junior career with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) during the 2013-14 season. Over four seasons in juniors, he steadily developed his game. His time there culminated in a breakout year in 2015-16 when he scored 17 goals and added 28 assists for 45 points in 63 games. His performance helped the Huskies win the QMJHL championship and earned him a reputation as a promising young defenceman.
In 2017-18, Myers made his professional debut with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL. Over two seasons, he played 103 games, scoring 14 goals and 40 assists. His strong play in the AHL earned him a call-up to the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2018-19 season, where he played 21 games.
NHL Debut and Development: Flyers and the Lightning
Myers’ first full NHL season came in 2019-20 with the Flyers. He played 50 games, scoring four goals and adding 12 assists for 16 points. He also added four points in 16 playoff games. However, the…
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