PHILADELPHIA -- Jan Hlavac, acquired in the trade that sent Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers, signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

"When we made the deal for him, we knew that we were getting a player who was already proven," team president and general manager Bob Clarke said. "Even though he has only played two years ... he is a goal-scorer."

Hlavac, who had 28 goals and 36 assists last season with the Rangers, is expected to play left wing on Philadelphia's third line, behind starter John LeClair and Simon Gagne.

"If we run into injuries, he can play in any of the top three spots, as can the other two guys. He gives us a very strong left side," Clarke said.

Hlavac, from the Czech Republic, ranked first among second-year players in goals last season. He has 47 goals and 59 assists in 146 career NHL games.