The Philadelphia Flyers have announced five depth signings, including Cooper Marody, whose name emerged earlier today. The others are Troy Grosenick, Louis Belpedio, Kevin Connauton, and Adam Brooks. The five have signed the following contracts:
- Brooks: Two-year, two-way contract, $762.5K AAV
- Marody: Two-year, two-way contract, $762.5K AAV
- Connauton: Two-year, two-way contract, $762.5K AAV
- Belpedio: One-year, two-way contract, $750K
- Grosenick: One-year, one-way contract, $750K
These deals certainly won’t excite many Flyers fans, who have struggled to see the plan from general manager Chuck Fletcher this offseason. They do represent some big moves for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms though, as each one has had plenty of minor league success.
The most interesting one is Grosenick, given Ivan Fedotov’s situation in Russia and the lack of many other goaltending options in the Flyers’ system. Felix Sandstrom is the odds-on favorite for the backup role, but Grosenick’s one-way deal is an interesting twist. The 32-year-old netminder has been outstanding in the minor leagues for the last several seasons, and will now be making that $750K no matter where he plays. If Sandstrom falters at all, perhaps Grosenick will be asked to take over the NHL role behind Carter Hart at some point.
anyone seen Grosenick enough to comment on if he could be a decent backup?
Seems like the Phantoms will be the team to beat this coming season. Way to go, Cliff!!!! Just what the Flyers needed.
Not sure what’s the bigger disgrace, Flyers ownership or GM