Vladar and Flyers Nearing Five-Year, $27.5M Extension Deal

Philadelphia and goaltender Vitek Vladar are closing in on a long-term contract extension worth $27.5 million over five years, signaling the Flyers' commitment to their netminding future. The deal would represent a significant investment in Vladar's services and suggest that the organization believes he's their guy between the pipes for years to come. This kind of extension typically comes together quickly once both sides have agreed on the framework, so an announcement could be imminent.