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The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Friday that they have re-signed goalie Aleksei Kolosov to a one-year contract extension that comes with a salary cap hit of $850,000.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Flyers Sign Aleksei Kolosov To One-Year Contract Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Aleksei Kolosov to a one-year contract extension, the team announced today. The deal carries an $850K AAV, though it is unclear at this time whether the extension is of a one-way or two-way structure.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 4

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the top College and European Free Agents

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: 28-year-old Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has been showing that he might be a No. 1 goalie. He’s posted an 18-9-6 record with a 2.42 GAA and .907 SV%.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov And Adam Ginning

The Flyers continue to shuffle their roster around to ensure that they have ample bodies for practice before games resume next week. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have recalled goaltender Aleksei Kolosov and defenseman Adam Ginning from AHL Lehigh Valley.

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The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Flyers Reassign Aleksei Kolosov

2/1/26: The Flyers announced today that Kolosov has been reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley. The transaction indicates that Ersson is likely going to be able to dress for the Flyers’ game on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

What has the Flyers’ recent stretch of play meant for their NHL Trade Deadline plans?

Following a lengthy losing streak that saw the Philadelphia Flyers tumble down the standings and out of the playoff picture, it was fair to ask whether the team would be looking to change plans, barreling towards the trade deadline.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Philadelphia Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov

According to the AHL transactions log, the Philadelphia Flyers have recalled netminder Aleksei Kolosov from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The transaction is linked to the Flyers’ announcement from yesterday evening, sharing that Daniel Vladař had left their game with an injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Flyers Reassign Aleksei Kolosov

12/22/25: The Flyers announced Monday morning that they have reassigned Kolosov back to AHL Lehigh Valley. The announcement of Kolosov’s reassignment came with an announcement that Vladar has recovered from his injury and will be available tonight for the team’s game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Flyers Recall Aleksei Kolosov On Emergency Basis

Needing an extra goalie following the announcement that Daniel Vladar is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the Flyers have recalled goaltender Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia had an open roster spot so no corresponding move needed to be made.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Flyers News & Rumors: Drysdale’s Independence, Kolosov’s Chance, & More

After Week 4 of their 2025–26 campaign, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves seventh in Eastern Conference points percentage—on pace for a playoff spot by season’s end.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Flyers’ Samuel Ersson placed on injured reserve; Aleksei Kolosov recalled

Not the best news regarding one of the masked men on Broad Street. On Thursday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced that goaltender Samuel Ersson has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Flyers to recall goaltender

The Flyers will recall goaltender Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Takeaways From Phantoms Series vs. Monsters: Bump, Kolosov & More

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms resumed their 2025–26 season with a back-to-back against the Cleveland Monsters on the road. The visitors came away victorious, winning 3–0 on Friday and 3–2 on Saturday in a shootout.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems for 2025-26

Is it more valuable to have one dominant goaltender or two very good ones? It depends on the time of year. Come the postseason, there’s a correlation between trusting one bellcow starter and winning the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 1, 2025

How John Tortorella's departure has already impacted Flyers for the better

Three games down in the post-John Tortorella era and three wins for the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / March 7, 2025

TRANSACTION: Aleksei Kolosov Loaned Back to Lehigh Valley

The Philadelphia Flyers have officially loaned goaltender Aleksei Kolosov back to the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Kolosov has not appeared in a game for the Flyers since January 2nd vs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / January 31, 2025

Flyers place Egor Zamula on injured reserve; Aleksei Kolosov recalled

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Egor Zamula on the injured reserve, reports Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Sidelined for the

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / December 31, 2024

Samuel Ersson, Aleksei Kolosov help Flyers blank skidding Sharks

Samuel Ersson and Aleksei Kolosov combined to stop all 22 shots they faced as the Philadelphia Flyers sent the host San Jose Sharks to their eighth straight loss with a 4-0 victory on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 27, 2024

Flyers’ Rebuild Progression Depends on Aleksei Kolosov

The Philadelphia Flyers are in a liminal space of sorts. They may have the best goaltending prospect in the world along with a couple of other young options who have NHL starter potential.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / November 28, 2024

Aleksei Kolosov Proving to Doubters He is an NHL Goalie

Philadelphia Flyers rookie goalie Aleksei Kolosov lost in each of his first four NHL appearances, including his first three NHL starts. Suddenly, at the drop of a hat, Kolosov has won in the NHL for the first and second times in the span of five days.