Philadelphia Flyers Near Long-Term Extension for Goalies Dan Vladar

The Philadelphia Flyers are close to agreeing on a five‑year contract extension with starting goaltender Dan Vladar. Insider reports from Kevin Weekes and Pierre LeBrun indicate the deal will carry an average annual value in the mid‑$5 million range, making it slightly below recent comparable goaltender deals. Vladar cannot officially sign the extension until July 1 because he has one year remaining on his current two‑year, $6.7 million contract. The Flyers’ general manager Daniel Brière has called Vladar the team’s MVP and confirmed the club’s priority to retain him. In his first season in Philadelphia, Vladar posted a 29‑14‑7 record with a 2.42 GAA and a .906 save percentage, including a 2.18 GAA and .922 save percentage in ten playoff games.