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Flyers’ Offseason Recap

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NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle reviews the offseason dealings and probable roster for training camp, set to officially open in Vorhees, NJ on September 17th

After the Philadelphia Flyers’ game six overtime loss clinched the Stanley Cup for the Chicago Blackhawks, GM Paul Holmgren vowed that changes would be made during the course of the offseason.

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Leighton Signed, Holmgren Kicks Off Free Agency

NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle takes a look at the Flyers’ signing of Leighton and what may lie ahead on the opening day of NHL Free Agency.

Goaltender Michael Leighton was brought back into the fold yesterday as he signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal.

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Flyers Deal Hamhuis’ Rights to Pens; Inquire about Nabokov

NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle takes a look at the Flyers decision to move the rights to pending UFA defenseman Dan Hamhuis to the Atlantic Division rival Pittsburgh Penguins and the rumors that Paul Holmgren is talking about acquiring the rights to one of the top pending UFA goaltenders, Evgeni Nabokov.

For the Philadelphia Flyers, NHL Entry Draft day is usually a very busy time.  Last year GM Paul Holmgren pulled the trigger on the Chris Pronger deal with the Anaheim Ducks, and the previous year moved forward R.J. Umberger to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a first round pick (Luca Sbisa, who ended up being dealt to Anaheim in the Pronger trade).

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Flyers’ Eternal Search Continues, Holmgren Looks for Goaltender

NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle takes a look at Flyers GM Paul Holmgren’s new (and old) mission, to find a franchise goaltender.

For the Philadelphia Flyers it is a seemingly never-ending search, a generational attempt to find that one franchise netminder with which to call their own.

Through the years, we have seen the likes of Tommy Soderstrom, Dominic Roussel, Garth Snow, Jean-Marc PelletierMaxime OuelletBrian Boucher (in his first stint with the club), Roman CechmanekAntero Niittymaki, and Robert Esche anointed as the heir to the throne.

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Postseason Run Falls Short; Holmgren’s Offseason Begins

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at Philadelphia’s Cup run that came up just two wins shy, and what GM Paul Holmgren will be looking to do in the offseason.

When Scott Hartnell banged home his second goal of the night to tie up game six at 3-3 with just 3:59 left in regulation, there was a feeling that maybe another miracle was on the horizon for the Philadelphia Flyers.

But this time it was not meant to be, as Patrick Kane somehow snuck a bad-angle shot through Michael Leighton at 4:06 of overtime.

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Tribune Provides Added Incentive With Cheap Shot of Pronger

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at the decision of the Chicago Tribune to publish a PhotoShop-ed photo of Chris Pronger, and the ramifications of possibly giving even more incentive to the Flyers defenseman.


After the final horn went to officially end game five, the tell tale signs were all there that this may finally be the end of the line for the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Flyers’ ‘French Connection’ Making Postseason Impact

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at the Flyers’ postseason success, and how much can be attributed to a pair of French-Canadian forwards.

Back in the mid-1970′s, when the Philadelphia Flyers won their two Stanley Cups, there was a forward line that played for the Buffalo Sabres called the “French Connection”.

The threesome consisted of Hall-of-Famer Gilbert Perreault, centering wingers Rene Robert and Rick Martin, and is still one of the most prolific scoring lines in NHL history.

While Philadelphia doesn’t have an entire line made up of French-Canadian players, their playoff run thus far still has had very much of a ”French Connection”.

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Flyers’ Leino Making Most of Opportunity

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at the talented Ville Leino and his much-anticipated NHL emergence, which is finally showing signs of coming to fruition.

At 6′ 0″ and 180 pounds, Ville Leino is not the most imposing physical specimen when compared to the average size of NHL players today.

But give him a stick and a puck, and it immediately becomes quite evident that this guy can be something special.

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Flyers’ Season Covered in ‘Leighton Fingerprints’

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at the influence that goaltender Michael Leighton has had on the Flyers’ 2009-10 season, and the role he will play in the team’s shot at history tonight.

It was a waiver-wire move that Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren made five months ago, and it barely registered a blip on the NHL radar at the time.

But it’s hard to imagine just where the 2009-10 edition of the Flyers would be without Michael Leighton.

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Flyers Defining Meaning of “Team”, Force Game Six

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at Philadelphia’s big 4-0 victory in Boston Monday night to again avoid elimination, and examines the process of how an inconsistent Flyers team may be coming together just at the right time.

The Philadelphia Flyers have had some special teams through the years, teams that hold a place in the heart of the Philly faithful.  Even teams that have not won the Stanley Cup are held in high esteem, right up there with the Cup-winners of 1974 and 1975.

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Saturday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference)

In NHL Morning Papers we break down the stories published in newspapers around the country. By reading our synopsis the average hockey fan can catch up to all the happenings around the National Hockey League.

Atlanta Thrashers v New Jersey Devils

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Friday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference)

In NHL Morning Papers we break down the stories published in newspapers around the country. By reading our synopsis the average hockey fan can catch up to all the happenings around the National Hockey League.

Cam Ward makes a Save in Washington, DC

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Thursday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference)

In NHL Morning Papers we break down the stories published in newspapers around the country. By reading our synopsis the average hockey fan can catch up to all the happenings around the National Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning

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Wednesday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference)

In NHL Morning Papers we break down the stories published in newspapers around the country. By reading our synopsis the average hockey fan can catch up to all the happenings around the National Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens v Florida Panthers

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Tuesday NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference)

In NHL Morning Papers we break down the stories published in newspapers around the country.  By reading our synopsis the average hockey fan can catch up to all the happenings around the National Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers

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