Dan Vladar and the Flyers are finalizing (or have finalized terms on) a 5-year contract extension, with the deal expected to be officially signed and announced on or after July 1, 2026 (when he’s eligible), per Pierre LeBrun. It was previously by multiple outlets, including Flyers Nitty Gritty.
Key Details from Reports:
- Term: 5 years (some early reports mentioned it could stretch to 6).
- AAV: Around $5–5.5M per year, potentially totaling 27.5M.
- Context: Vladar is coming off a strong season after signing a 2-year, $6.7M deal ($3.35M AAV) with Philly last summer. He’s entering the final year of that contract in 2026-27.
This locks in the 28-year-old (turning 29) as the Flyers’ starter for the longer term after he performed well as their primary netminder. It’s a significant raise and commitment for a goalie who was mostly a backup earlier in his career (including time with the Calgary Flames).Recent chatter on X confirms it’s viewed as “all but done” or already agreed upon in principle. Fans and analysts are mixed—some see it as a solid bet on his recent play, while others note the risk of a longer deal after just one strong season.
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