Flyers get D Alberts from Bruins

Oct 13, 2008 - 6:00 PM PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) -- The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Boston Bruins for left wing Ned Lukacevic and a conditional pick in 2009.

Alberts, 27, appeared in 35 regular season games for the Bruins last season, recording two assists and 39 penalty minutes. He was also scoreless in two playoff games for Boston.

"Andrew is a big, competitive defenseman and he skates well," general manager Paul Holmgren said. "He will bring experience and depth to our team."

Alberts missed 47 games last season due to post-concussion symptoms following a hit in the game against the Flyers on November 26.

The 22-year-old Lukacevic, 22, registered 17 goals and 36 points over 61 contests for Reading of the ECHL last season.