Tag Archives: Antero Niittymaki
Solving the Sharks: Flyers look to end decade-long drought
The San Jose Sharks haven’t been a thorn in the side of the Flyers — they’ve been a hatchet. Since the lockout of 2004-05, Philadelphia has gone 0-4-2 against the Western Conference power, being outscored 30-16 during that span. And … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Official: Tampa inks Niittymaki
After days of speculation that former Flyers’ goalie Antero Niittymaki was headed to Tampa Bay, on Friday the Lightning made it official, they have officially signed Niittymaki. The deal is for one year, just under $600,000. “We fully recognized the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Forget the KHL: Tampa now targetting Niittymaki
With former Flyers’ backup goalie Antero Niittymaki ready to pull the trigger on going the KHL in Russia, Tampa Bay writer Jon Jordon is reporting the Lightning swooped in and have made him an offer. “Lightning GM Brian Lawton has … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Niittymaki to replace Emery in KHL?
According to a Finnish source, former Flyers’ back up goaltender Antero Niittymaki could be heading to Atlant of the KHL, replacing current Flyers’ goalie Ray Emery, who signed a one-year deal with the Flyers after playing in Atlant for the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Flyers sign Swedish goalie Johan Backlund
The Flyers made a splash in the international free agency market, by picking up 6-foot-2, 200 lbs. goaltender, Johan Backlund on a one-year contract. “Johan is a player who we have watched over the last couple of years and we … Continue reading
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