In an effort to bring in more depth to the organization, and to
possibly replace Martin Biron or Antero Niittymaki, both free agents
after this season, the Flyers have signed Johan Backlund, a 27 year old
netminder from Sweden. Backlund, who signed a one year deal with the
Flyers, had played 5 seasons in the Swedish Elite league and has a
career 2.54 goals against average in 287 games. He has no NHL
experience, but Backlund was the starting goaltender for Team Sweden at
the 2007 World Championships, leading the team to a 4th place finish.The signing looks like a move to bring in a possible backup goalie for next season...Click for more on the future of the Flyers goaltending.....
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