It will be the newcomer in net as the Flyers open the season against the Panthers.
While it is expected to be a competition for starts in net, it is still a bit of a surprise to see Dan Vladar be tabbed the starting goaltender in the Flyers' opening game.
It's only one game in a long season, but the decision is sure to raise some eyebrows. Sam Ersson, no doubt, needs to have a much better season, and that's exactly why Vladar was brought in.