Flyers Sign Andreas Lilja to One-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that they have signed defenseman Andreas Lilja to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 52 games last season with the Anaheim Ducks, he had one goal and six assists for seven points and 28 penalty minutes. This is an okay depth signing for the Flyers, as Lilja will bring plenty of grit and toughness to their blueline. He has some stay-at-home defenseman qualities and is good on the penalty kill. Although, he does have a tendency to make defensive zone blunders and turn over the puck. He will likely play a fifth or sixth defensive role on the team next season.