Free agent Dale Weise signs with Philadelphia Flyers

The flurry of signings for back-up goaltenders have the Hockey Central panel wondering about the skyrocketing value of a quality back-up goalie in today's NHL.

Dale Weise signed a four-year, $9.4-million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers Friday, the opening day of free agency.

The 27-year-old right wing’s new deal carries a cap hit of $2.35 million.

Weise, a Winnipeg native, was on pace for a career season with the Montreal Canadiens in 2015-16, scoring 26 points in 56 games before being dealt as a rental player to the Chicago Blackhawks at the trade deadline.

He failed to find a fit with the Blackhawks, however, putting up just one assist in 15 games.

July 1, 2016

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Dale Weise
SIGNED BY
Philadelphia Flyers
LENGTH
4 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$2.35 million
TOTAL
$9.4 million

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