NEWARK, N.J. – When Travis Konecny had an “A” for alternate captain sewn on his jersey last season, it was for good reason.

He’s the scrappy, fearless winger whose combination of grit and skill has endeared him to fans in orange and black. But ...

Konecny is the Flyers’ most dangerous and consistent offensive player and his intense disposition and passion have been ...

The Philadelphia Flyers haven't had great success with first-round draft picks, but Travis Konecny was the Great Steal of ...

Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York ...

Konecny has been on a steady rise. He has led the Flyers in scoring each of the last three seasons and four of the past five.

Konecny, 27, is having an all-star-type season again and is making then-GM Ron Hextall look like a genius by moving up five spots in the 2015 NHL draft to take the 5-foot-10, 192-pound forward.

But despite being the Flyers' undisputed star, Konecny has long toiled in the shadows of broader NHL stardom. Two All-Star appearances hinted at his potential, but the league-wide conversation always ...

The Philadelphia Flyers haven't had great success with first-round draft picks, but Travis Konecny was the Great Steal of ...

But despite being the Flyers' undisputed star, Konecny has long toiled in the shadows of broader NHL stardom. Two All-Star appearances hinted at his potential, but the league-wide conversation ...