Philadelphia Flyers Nearing Extension with Goalie Dan Vladar

Recent reports indicate that the Philadelphia Flyers are making significant progress towards a contract extension with their standout goalie, Dan Vladar. Initially, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggested that the two parties were close to finalizing a deal, and now Kevin Weekes from ESPN has confirmed this sentiment. According to Weekes, the proposed extension is expected to span five years, with an average annual value (AAV) anticipated to be in the mid $5 million range.

It's important to note that any official agreement with Vladar cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year on July 1st. Currently, Vladar has one year left on his two-year contract, which is valued at $3.35 million per season and was signed last July. When assessing Vladar's potential new contract, comparisons have been drawn to recent deals, such as Adin Hill's six-year agreement for $6.25 million AAV with Vegas, and Lukas Dostal's five-year deal at $6.5 million annually with Anaheim. If Vladar's AAV indeed lands in the mid-$5 million range, it would represent a more budget-friendly option for the Flyers.

Vladar had a breakout season, appearing in a career-high 52 games and posting impressive numbers: a record of 29-14-7, a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.42, and a save percentage (SV%) of .906. He also excelled in the playoffs, achieving a GAA of 2.18 and an SV% of .922 in 10 postseason games. The Flyers seem poised to reward Vladar for his outstanding performance this past season, as discussions about his extension continue to heat up.

With the new projected AAV in mind, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this potential extension will unfold.