Philadelphia Flyers Extend Goalie Dan Vladar's Contract for Five Years at $5.5 Million Annually
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially announced a five-year contract extension with goalie Dan Vladar, confirming previous reports. The new deal has an annual average value of $5.5 million. The Flyers hinted at the extension on social media with a video featuring Darth Vader's breathing. The contract extension was expected after the team's playoff performance and Vladar's strong showing in the net.
Vladar signed his initial two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Flyers last summer. With the new extension, he will earn $34.2 million over seven years in Philadelphia. Despite being a career backup, Vladar exceeded expectations and secured the starting goalie position for the Flyers. He played 52 games last season, with impressive stats in both the regular season and playoffs.
In the upcoming season, Vladar will have a new goalie partner as the Flyers acquired Joseph Woll from the Toronto Maple Leafs. This move involved trading Samuel Ersson, who is now with the Ottawa Senators. The Flyers are preparing for the next season with Vladar as their key goalie and a new addition to their goaltending roster.
As the Flyers gear up for the upcoming season, Vladar's contract extension solidifies his position as the team's starting goalie. With a strong performance in the previous season and a promising partnership with Joseph Woll, the Flyers are looking to build on their success and make a strong push in the upcoming season.