Flyers ink former All-Star G Elliott to two-year deal

The Philadelphia Flyers signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the Flyers, but TSN reported the deal is worth $5.5 million.

"When a guy like (Flyers general manager and former NHL goalie) Ron Hextall calls you and says he's liked you for a long time and wants to get you on this team, that's pretty special," Elliott said. "I wanted to take advantage of that opportunity."

Elliott posted a 26-18-3 mark with two shutouts, a 2.55 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 49 games last season with the Calgary Flames. The 32-year-old finished the regular season with a flourish, recording a 23-9-2 mark over the final 36 games to propel the Flames into the playoffs.

Elliott's postseason wasn't as stellar, however, as he surrendered soft goals in the second, third and fourth games of Calgary's first-round series versus the Anaheim Ducks. He was pulled in Game 4, with Anaheim going on to complete a sweep.

Elliott replaces fellow goaltender Steve Mason, who agreed to terms on a two-year, $8.2 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Elliott is expected to split time with Michal Neuvirth in the City of Brotherly Love.

Elliott owns a 191-117-35 mark with 36 shutouts in 372 career games with the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Flames. A two-time All-Star, Elliott was selected by Ottawa in the ninth round of the 2003 NHL draft.