Dan Vladar: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 3

Dan Vladar is not the necessary cog to the Flyers’ playoff contention

The Philadelphia Flyers went further in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs than many expected. But since their second-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Flyers have been filling in some missing pieces and building towards a better team.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

The top 10 Vezina Trophy candidates for 2026-27

I’ll keep repeating the refrain until the day it’s no longer true: NHL goaltender is the ficklest position in professional sports. Look at who closed out the Stanley Cup Final for the Carolina Hurricanes last season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 17

Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season

The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.

Rangers' Will Cuylle must prove his worth in contract year

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Former Maple Leaf calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 28

Two former Oilers remain unsigned after a month of NHL free agency

It’s been nearly four weeks since free agency opened in the National Hockey League, and two members of last year’s Edmonton Oilers squad remain unsigned: Adam Henrique and Connor Ingram.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / July 1

Flyers sign F Tyson Foerster, G Dan Vladar to long-term deals

The Philadelphia Flyers went on a spending spree Wednesday, signing forward Tyson Foerster to an eight-year $56.8 million deal and retaining goaltender Dan Vladar on a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Flyers Sign Dan Vladar To Five-Year Extension

July 1st: According to his agent, Dan Milstein, Vladar is indeed signing a five-year, $27.5MM extension with the Flyers. It’ll be officially registered at noon Eastern.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: Werenski, Vladar, Tarasenko, and Kotkaniemi

Chris Johnston: There are some teams that are frustrated that they can’t get the Columbus Blue Jackets to engage in Zach Werenski trade talks. It doesn’t seem like the Blue Jackets are in any rush.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Eight NHL free agents who should be avoided this offseason

NHL Free Agency isn’t what it used to be. Perhaps it’ll change in the coming years with the rising salary cap, but this is one of the weakest UFA groups I can recall.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Report: Flyers, Dan Vladar closing in on five-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season, in large part thanks to the contributions of goalie Dan Vladar, who Daniel Briere and the front office signed to a two-year contract in unrestricted free agency last summer.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

NHL Rumors: Vladar Deal, Tortorella Future, Hellebuyck Trade, Markstrom and Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers appear close to locking in their starting goaltender, the Vegas Golden Knights could be making a surprising coaching change after their Stanley Cup Final loss, and the Edmonton Oilers remain at the center of both coaching speculation and goaltending rumors as a pivotal offseason begins.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 15

NHL Rumors: Dan Vladar, Darren Raddysh, and Potential Buyout Candidates

Kevin Weekes: Sources have said that the Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Dan Vladar are working on a five-year contract extension that could have a salary cap hit around $5.5 million.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Flyers Appear Ready to Reward Dan Vladar With Contract Extension

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has never been able to lock in a long-term contract extension to get some financial flexibility. After signing

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Flyers Working On Long-Term Extension With Dan Vladar

The decision to sign goaltender Dan Vladar to a two-year contract last summer worked out well for both the Flyers and Vladar. Philadelphia got some more upside between the pipes while Vladar got the chance he was seeking to play a bigger role.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Flyers Extending Dan Vladar Could Cement Him Among Franchise’s Best Goalies

On July 1, 2025, Dan Vladař signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 1, 2026, he may do the same thing. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Flyers are closing in on a five-year extension with a goaltender whom general manager Daniel Brière was hesitant to sign for two seasons.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Flyers Have Long-Term Extension Done with Standout Goaltender

The Philadelphia Flyers appear to be closing in on a major piece of offseason business, with goaltender Dan Vladar reportedly set to sign a five-year extension likely worth between $5.5 and $6 million annually.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Daniel Vladar Open to Re-Signing With Flyers

Following a standout season between the pipes, the Philadelphia Flyers may have found some much-needed clarity in net. According to Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, goaltender Dan Vladar expressed a strong desire to sign a long-term extension with Philadelphia during his recent end-of-season media availability.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

The Flyers are ready to sign Vladar to an extension – but what will it cost?

During his end-of-season media availability last week, goaltender Dan Vladar didn’t hide the fact he would be more than happy to sign an extension with the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes push Flyers to brink

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Thursday night, and it was a pivotal one in the Eastern Conference.c

Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at Olympics

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / May 1

Daniel Vladar, Flyers confident against East-best Canes as second round begins

The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off their first postseason upset since 2012 when they knocked the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Dan Vladar dominated to get Flyers to Round 2

It’s not always sunny in Philadelphia, but the Flyers shined brightest in Game 6 with a 1-0 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday night, winning their first-round series and advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round

For most of the past 40 years, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one perpetual problem that they have never been able to solve. It is also the most impactful position on the ice. It is the goalie.

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors: 'It's become a distraction'

Former NHL goalie questions compete level of Tristan Jarry

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