{"id":340138,"date":"2026-05-24T23:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=340138"},"modified":"2026-05-24T23:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:22:23","slug":"dan-vladar-is-extension-eligible-and-potential-landing-spots-for-auston-matthews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/24\/dan-vladar-is-extension-eligible-and-potential-landing-spots-for-auston-matthews\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Vladar is Extension Eligible, and Potential Landing Spots for Auston Matthews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar is contract extension eligible this offseason, some comps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Anthony Di Marco of Every day Faceoff<\/a><\/strong>: Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar said at his exit availability that he\u2019s open to signing a contract extension with the Flyers this offseason. The 28-year-old has one other yr left on his contract at a $3.35 million cap hit.<\/p>\n

If the number is sensible, a source said that the Flyers can be open to a contract extension.<\/p>\n

Recent comparables are Thatcher Demko<\/a> (three years at a $8.5 million cap hit), Lukas Dostal<\/a> (five years at a $6.5 million cap hit), Filip Gustavsson<\/a> (five years at $6.8 million), and Anthony Stolarz<\/a> (4 years at $3.75 million). Gustavsson\u2019s age and numbers over the past yr could be the best comp.<\/p>\n

The source said that the Flyers could also be okay with the five years, but not at Gustavsson\u2019s $6.8 million. They\u2019d search for something under $6 million. If Vladar is on the lookout for the next cap hit around $7 million, it could need to be within the three-year range.<\/p>\n

LA Kings Decisions, and a Free Agent Goal for Each Team<\/a><\/p>\n

Sources aren\u2019t sure what direction the Flyers will go along with Samuel Ersson<\/a>. If the Flyers wish to bring another person in, Toronto Maple Leafs Joseph Woll<\/a> could possibly be a goal. He played 39 games last yr with a .899 save percentage and has two years left at $3.66 million.<\/p>\n

Five potential landing spots for Auston Matthews<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Anthony Di Marco of Every day Faceoff<\/a><\/strong>: The long run of Auston Matthews<\/a> with the Toronto Maple Leafs is an unknown, as GM John Chayka and Matthews haven\u2019t sat down with one another yet. He\u2019s got two years on his deal, and he may ultimately find yourself staying. Speculation will proceed, though. A have a look at five teams that will make sense to trade for Auston Matthews.<\/p>\n

5. San Jose Sharks \u2013 They’ve the assets to outbid teams, because the Leafs need draft picks and young centers. They’ve the No. 2 pick in 2026, and so they drafted Michael Misa<\/a> with their first-round pick last yr. It will give the Sharks a one-two punch of Macklin Celebrini<\/a> and Matthews.<\/p>\n

4. Los Angeles Kings \u2013 Have a necessity for a No. 1 center after Anze Kopitar<\/a>\u2018s retirement. Conversations would start with Quinton Byfield<\/a> and Brandt Clarke<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Philadelphia Flyers \u2013 Nobody needs a top-line center greater than the Flyers. Matvei Michkov<\/a> might get Chayka\u2019s attention. The Flyers own the Maple Leafs first-round pick in either 2027 or 2028. How high do the Leafs value Michkov and their first?<\/p>\n

2. Utah Mammoth \u2013 Have trade assets in Barrett Hayton<\/a>, Caleb Desnoyers, Tij Iginla, and Cole Beaudoin. Clayton Keller<\/a> is analogous to Mitch Marner<\/a>, and Matthews and Keller are friends.<\/p>\n

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Their Coaching Search<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Minnesota Wild \u2013 The Wild need a middle and will likely be aggressive in trying to seek out one. Have young centers in Charlie Stramel and Danila Yurov, and their 2027 and 2028 first-round picks.<\/p>\n

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