Flyers Acquire Defenseman Alberts from Bruins

The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Monday that they have acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Boston Bruins in exchange for left wing Ned Lukacevic and a conditional draft pick in the 2009 Entry Draft. The draft pick will be a fourth round pick in 2009 unless Alberts resigns with Philadelphia, which will then turn in a third round pick in 2009. Alberts had become expendable to the Bruins after the emergence of defenseman Matt Hunwick. Trading Alberts also trims enough salary from their roster to be able to recall forward Vladimir Sobotka from the minors. Last season with the Bruins, Alberts had two assists in 35 games. He missed 47 games after suffering a concussion. The trade is a good one for the Flyers, as their blueline is currently ravaged with injuries. With Randy Jones and Ryan Parent sidelined with lengthy injuries, the Flyers were in need of depth on defense. Alberts will provide the team with lots of toughness and defensive depth.