Fantasy Summary
Good combination of size and impressive reflexes. A tough injury history, but has the potential to become a low-end starter.
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August 2021 – Vladar was traded to the Calgary Flames in return for a third-round draft pick. With the team signing free agent Linus Ullmark, and with Jeremy Swayman’s mini-breakout last season, Vladar’s path to NHL playing time became very muddy. He now joins a Flames organization, where he should push for the backup role in 2021-22 behind starter Jacob Markstrom. Chris Mazza
July 2021 – Vladar split his campaign between three professional leagues, posting stellar numbers in all but the NHL. His time in Boston started out equally as well, with the big goaltender recording three straight wins, but eventually tapered off with three straight losses. He was protected by the Bruins in the Seattle expansion draft, which is no surprise considering Tuukka Rask is a pending UFA and Jeremy Swayman was exempt from being selected. The latter has seemingly surpassed Vladar on the team’s depth chart, however, the Czech goalie would be the next man up should the opportunity arise. Chris Mazza
May 2019 – Vladar’s first full season in the AHL was underwhelming, as he managed a save percentage of .898 and a 2.73 GAA while splitting starting duties with Zane McIntyre. In his defense, the Veteran McIntyre did not fare much better, posting nearly identical numbers. With McIntyre’s contract expiring this offseason, Vladar could be in line for a full workload in 2019-2020, which would allow the Bruins and fantasy owners alike to get a glimpse of the goalie’s potential moving forward. Chris Mazza
November 2018 – Vladar has played well in his first full season with the Providence Bruins, despite a mediocre save percentage of .899. He has outplayed Zane McIntyre thus far, although the two should continue to split starts this year. Both are currently seeing their personal numbers regress while playing for a surprisingly weak Bruins team that has just three wins on the campaign. Providence has the talent to turn their season around quickly, while both goaltenders have the ability to keep them in most games. Expect Vladar’s numbers to rebound as he works to climb another rung on Boston’s development ladder. Next stop, NHL backup duties as early as 2019-2020, when Jaroslav Halak’s contract expires. Chris Mazza
September 2017 – Vladar will look to impress coming into camp this year. The young Czech had a bit of an up-and-down season, failing to impress in the ECHL but posting solid numbers in scattered AHL starts. Vladar is not close to being NHL-ready but should see a few more appearances than the mere eight he managed in the AHL last season. Vladar has got the tools to be a solid goaltender but is still a work-in-progress. Mike Drover
November 2016 – Vladar had a great game Nov. 25 on the road versus the Ice Caps. It would not be a stretch to say that Vladar stole the game for the Providence Bruins, who were outplayed for large segments of the game. Vladar is quickly ascending the Bruins’ goalie depth chart and is seeing more game time lately. Vladar has all the tools to be a good goalie at the AHL and even NHL level if he continues to improve at this pace. Michael Drover
April 2016 – Vladar has signed a three-year entry level deal with the Bruins. The signing caps a strong year for Vladar, when he posted a .920 save percentage and 2.31 GAA with the Chicago Steel of the USHL. Still just 18, Vladar is a long-term project, but his size (6-5) and quickness suggest he could be an NHLer one day. Michael Boeckler
June 2015 – The Boston Bruins selected goaltender Daniel Vladar with the 75th pick of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Brendan Ross
June 2015 – Vladar fits the description of a new NHL goalie with size at 6’5”. Vladar’s size alone lets him take up a lot of the net although at only 185 pounds he is pretty lanky. He has the assets that make him an intriguing prospect including a lengthy resume showing solid progression from year to year. Vladar moved to the U20 league in the Czech Republic at age 15 but only played one game, he spent his 16-year-old season at the U18 and U20 level, this past year (2014-15) Vladar played in the U20 and the Czech2 league. Vladar shined at the Czech2 level posting a 1.97 GAA and .933 save percentage in eight starts. He was named to the U20 team and suited up in four games at the U18’s in the Czech Republic putting up a 3.38 GAA stopped over 90% of pucks. Vladar is able to take away the lower part of the net with his quick leg reflexes and some have compared him to Dominik Hasek in terms of his reflexes. Vladar has already been selected into the USHL and could come over, he will be unable to come to the CHL however due to the new CHL import goaltender ban. Benjamin Gallant
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