Philadelphia Flyers‘ 4th year defenseman Mark Alt(2) was set to become a restricted free agent but the parent club stepped in early signing him to a one-year, two-way extension, keeping him in the system.
He didn’t see any NHL time last season and has only appeared in one big league game but elevated his skill level and accountability with affiliate Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
While the extra large-sized blue liner tied his career high AHL goals at 4 he was unable to match his best 22 assists as a rookie (he got 15), but was for the first time a plus player at +11 on a non-playoff squad that was only a little under goals for than goals against.
At 24-years old, he’ll definitely need to have a good camp to get back on the radar for another recall but they may also just be playing the waiting game for him to develop, as he is huge.
Mark Alt(2) Adirondack Phantoms
Originally a Carolina Hurricanes‘ 2nd round pick in the 2010 draft (#53 overall), rookie defenseman Mark Alt(2) was traded to Philadelphia Flyers just as the lockout thawed.
The sizable 6’4″ 210 lbs. young blue liner skated in 6 games with minor league affiliate Adirondack Phantoms after finishing up his third year at University Of Minnesota. He recorded his first pro goal and assist in his short stint with the team.
He returned on reassignment after attending the parent club’s prospect and regular training camps bringing with him a steady, stay-at-home style that may have been a little light on the score sheet but heeded a solid +39 rating through his collegiate playing time.
In 19 AHL games he’s pocketed another goal and added 5 more assists.
The 22-year old is signed through 2016 on a three-year entry level deal and will likely realize some NHL playing time sooner than later.