What happened to former Flyers goaltender Neuvirth?
Michael Neuvrith joined the Philadelphia Flyers organization in 2015 and ended his NHL career here in 2019.
His .924 save percentage during his first season as a backup to Steve Mason was impressive, as he played in 32 games and started 29 of them.
Neuvrith spent four years in the NHL with the Flyers before the team decided not to renew his contract in 2018-2019 due to an injury-plagued season. Afterward, he would be a free agent.
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On a PTO, he attended the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp but was not able to secure a spot. His next move, in 2020, will be to return home to Czechia and play for Sparta Praha. In 2020, he would play briefly for the team before retiring, due to long-term health issues.
Since then, he has moved into the club's front office and will help coach the Czech Extraliga team, as an assistant coach.
In his eleven-year NHL career, Neuvirth played for the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Philadelphia Flyers.
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20 OCTOBRE | 103 ANSWERS What happened to former Flyers goaltender Neuvirth? Did you know Michal Neuvirth went back home to Czechia? | ||
| Yes | 50 | 48.5 % |
| No | 53 | 51.5 % |
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