Flyers claim former ‘Canes G Leighton off waivers

sabrezone · 12-16-2009, 02:21 PM

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Michael Leighton has been claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Hurricanes said Tuesday Leighton cleared waivers last week and had been assigned to their AHL affiliate in Albany on Saturday.

Leighton was 1-4 with a 4.29 goals-against average in seven games this season with Carolina. He began the year as Cam Ward’s(notes) backup but became expendable when Ward was hurt and the Hurricanes signed free agent goalie Manny Legace(notes). Ward was activated Dec. 8.

The move brings Leighton back to Philadelphia, where he went 2-2 in four games in 2006-07, and reunites him with new Flyers coach Peter Laviolette, who was with the Hurricanes when they acquired Leighton in a draft-day trade with Montreal in 2007.

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Veca · 12-17-2009, 03:56 PM

Hope he works out for them better than he did for the Canes...I like seeing coaches with loyalty to players....

baldhedjer · 12-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Laviolette would know this guy, and what he's capable of. I hope this works for them, they desperately need a quality net minder in Philly.

Veca · 02-28-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by baldhedjer

Laviolette would know this guy, and what he's capable of. I hope this works for them, they desperately need a quality net minder in Philly.

Agreed. Look what a quality goal tender did for the Kings......

tigerfan22 · 03-04-2010, 02:54 PM

Well, it looks like Leighton is the man is Philly now. He was just in the minors earlier in the season now he is the #1 goalie for one of the highest payrolls in the league. I have always liked the Flyers and I hope Leighton does a good job but I just don't see the Flyers really going anywhere with Leighton.