(photo courtesy of Getty Images)Just in case we don't have enough goaltenders in camp, the Flyers announced today that they have signed free agent Jean-Sebastien Aubin to a one-year deal. Aubin spent most of his time last season with the Portland Pirates and Manchester Monarchs in the AHL and played 19 games in the NHL with Los Angeles, going 5-6-1 with a 3.19 GAA. Given that Nittymaki needs some time to get his hip going, it doesn't hurt to bring in another NHL-tested veteran backup for Biron in goal. I would suspect that Aubin could be the third goalie coming out of camp, especially if Holmgren and Stevens determine that prospects Scott Munroe and Michael Teslak need more time in the AHL.
Holmgren also gave an update on the status of Derien Hatcher, and it looks as if he'll be starting the season on the injured reserve list. As is typical with the Flyers' organization and the way they treat their veterans, the team will allow Hatcher to make his own decision regarding his future rather than force him into retirement. Plus, this allows the front office to take his salary off the books ($3.5M) which could be useful if the team needs a short-term player. Even though Hatcher has clearly lost a step due to his age and his knee problems, he's still a pretty commanding player on the ice. He may not be able to keep up with faster opponents, but he can still put their heads through the glass, and that's a good trait for a defenseman to have, isn't it?
Get better, Hatch.
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