Yesterday Dan Ellis was grabbed by the Montreal Canadiens from the Predators, barring if he signs, the Flyers are out of another potential goalie. With reported troubles reaching an agreement with Turco or Nabokov the Flyers need to move quick.
Who's out there? Well not including Nabokov and Turco that Flyers can look to Michael Leighton. Most Philly fans see this as a last resort after his terrible performance in the Finals. However Holmgren expressed earlier this week that the club is optimistic that Leighton will be re-signed.
Leighton doesn't get enough praise for the job he had done. Coming in off of waivers and guiding the Flyers to a playoff spot. Many times players said that Leighton was the best player on the ice and kept them in games.
the 29 year old could shake the ghouls out of his closet and reclaim his place as the Flyers starting goalie if he's willing to sign for cheap. If Leighton re-signs, he will most likely sign for around $1M and compete with Johan Backlund and maybe a free agent for the Starting job.
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