The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have re-signed 6″0′, 195-pound goaltender Antero Niittymaki to a new one-year contract, according to club General Manager Bob Clarke. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

“Antero Niittymaki has proven that he is a terrific, young goaltender,” said Clarke in making the announcement. “Last year at the Olympics, he confirmed to everybody the high level of goaltending that he can play and we believe that he is going to play like that this upcoming season.” [.continue.]

Finally one of the Flyer’s Restricted Free Agents is signed.
Hhmmm… a one year deal.
I think Clarke wants to see if Frank is the real deal before locking him into a long term contract. So until Esche is moved (which I think will happen this year unless Nitty has a sophomore slump) the “goalie controversy” remains.

One down, 3 more to go, Gagne, Umberger and Pitkanen.