Confirmed with Link: Flyers sign goaltender Jason LaBarbera to a one year, 2-way deal

[Curufinwe]

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 6-3, 232-lb goaltender Jason LaBarbera to a one-year, two-way contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=8982

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=773740

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[ILoveStephanieBrown]

Guess that's the end of Zepp.

 

[OriginJM]

cant get much better as a 3rd goalie

 

[noho]

cant get much better as a 3rd goalie

Draft three goalies

Sign two goalies.

Man, makes me think our GM really likes goalies for some reason.

We still need people to... you know, score goals.

 

[kyuss]

major upgrades to the back up goalies. several small moves in the right direction can make serious change.

 

[OriginJM]

Draft three goalies

Sign two goalies.

Man, makes me think our GM really likes goalies for some reason.

We still need people to... you know, score goals.

uh... what?

that doesn't make any sense.

those goalies are years away from stepping in.

 

[ILoveStephanieBrown]

Draft three goalies

Sign two goalies.

Man, makes me think our GM really likes goalies for some reason.

We still need people to... you know, score goals.

we've got plenty of guys who can score...

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Well we'll be screwed if he's actually playing NHL games anyway but I remember this guy being pretty terrible back in the day when he was in the NHL.

 

[Curufinwe]

Well we'll be screwed if he's actually playing NHL games anyway but I remember this guy being pretty terrible back in the day when he was in the NHL.

Career SV% of .907. That's not bad for a backup.

I see he was actually the Kings starter in 07-08.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8467391

 

[kyuss]

yes. Goaltending depth was an organizational weakness just days ago. It's a strength for the next year at least.

 

[Laveuglette]

Draft three goalies

Sign two goalies.

Man, makes me think our GM really likes goalies for some reason.

We still need people to... you know, score goals.

And our GM is a goalie, too. I totally trust him as far as evaluating goaltender's talent (draft picks). Neuvirth was a much needed back-up, and LaBarbera is a 2-ways contract. Nothing wrong with that. Depth signing.

 

[TheTaekster]

Solid move, although I liked having Zepp in the fold. This is reassuring, in that we likely won't see Stolarz fed to the wolves again this year. This is the best our goalie situation has looked top to bottom in my lifetime.

 

[lancer247]

Was he in LA when Hextall was there?
Keep beat it for a mentor in the A to Stolarz and an emergency call up with NHL experience

 

[Curufinwe]

Was he in LA when Hextall was there?
Keep beat it for a mentor in the A to Stolarz and an emergency call up with NHL experience

Yes, he was there from 05-06 thru 08-09.

 

[bennysflyers16]

I actually wanted this guy for Phantoms !!!!

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

I have only heard good things about Labarbera as a backup and teammate; nice move to help Stolarz along.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Career SV% of .907. That's not bad for a backup.

I see he was actually the Kings starter in 07-08.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8467391

He played 68 games of 187 total games in Phoenix. We all have seen first hand that stats can be misleading with that team (see Bryzgalov).

He should be a solid AHL goalie though & under most circumstances you're screwed if you need to go with your third goalie anyway.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

was the AHL goalie of the year a couple of times. Was the AHL league MVP years ago as well.
he is a good guy to have around Stolarz in LV. Really nothing to not like about it.

 

[noho]

we've got plenty of guys who can score...

That's why we were in the bottom 1/3 in the league in goals scored...
Sure a lot more goes into it including time on offense when you have terrible defense, but don't tell me you think Schenn Read Umberger Lecavalier Couturier are going to lead the scoring charge this year. Please.

 

[noho]

And our GM is a goalie, too.

Aware. My comment was laced with sarcasm.

 

[Danko]

Not bad

 

[ILoveStephanieBrown]

That's why we were in the bottom 1/3 in the league in goals scored...
Sure a lot more goes into it including time on offense when you have terrible defense, but don't tell me you think Schenn Read Umberger Lecavalier Couturier are going to lead the scoring charge this year. Please.

Lead it? No, that's Giroux, Voracek and to a lesser extent Simmonds' job. The players you mentioned (minus Umberger and Vinny) should add nice complimentary scoring though. Schenn can realistically hit 20 goals again, as can Read and Raffl. Couturier will most likely be used a little differently which should open up a chance for more scoring from him too.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

why are we talking about the forwards on the Flyers in a thread for a AHL goaltender signing.

 

[kyuss]

why are we talking about the forwards on the Flyers in a thread for a AHL goaltender signing.

really. How does Hexy keep saying he wants to build?

 

[Ghosts Beer]

cant get much better as a 3rd goalie

He's a fantastic veteran AHL goalie with solid NHL experience. Perfect #3.