Talbot Providing Flyers With Much More than Expected
When Philadelphia inked Talbot to a 5-year, $9 million contract, it seemed he got caught in the cross-fire of Pennsylvania's volatile rivalry. It took a while to warm up to him, but Flyers fans are learning just how lucky they are to have the services of hockey's 'Mad Max'.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Brayden Schenn, City of Brotherly Love, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Jaromir Jagr, Maxime Talbot, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sean Couturier
Reversal of Betts Waiver Claim Complicates Flyers Roster Decisions
When Montreal picked Betts off the waiver wire, it gave Philly the ability to allow Sean Couturier to stay with the big club without sending him back to juniors, and left a vacant spot to recall Brayden Schenn from the Adirondack Phantoms. With the waiver selection reversed, someone else will have to leave.
Categories: [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Brayden Schenn, gary bettman, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier
Flyers overcome slow start, two-goal deficit to beat Habs
David Strehle breaks down tonight's Flyers - Canadiens game, and how Philly was able to take over a game Montreal had dominated after one period.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Blair Betts, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Carey Price, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Darrell Powe, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Josh Gorges, Maxim Lapierre, Mike Cammalleri, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, sean o' donnell, Ville Leino
Trip to AHL may be remedy for van Riemsdyk
The Philadelphia Flyers have won five straight, but left winger James van Riemsdyk continues to struggle. A stint in the AHL may help his fading confidence.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Claude Giroux, Daniel Carcillo, Darroll Powe, Eric Wellwood, Flyers, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, JVR, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, orange-and-black, Patrick Kane, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers
Carter entering critical juncture with Flyers
Carter has been one of the Orange-and-Black's top offensive threats over the past few years; but can Holmgren afford to sign him and other potential free agents, while still making the changes the team needs?
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Flyers, Jeff Carter, KHL, Martin Brodeur, Michael Leighton, Mike Richards, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, orange-and-black, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Miller, Scott Hartnell, sergei bobrovsky, Ville Leino
Richards, Flyers burn the Leafs, 5-2
When a team hits the skids, it takes the captain to set the example and lead the way. After the Philadelphia Flyers had lost their last three games, all at home, the man wearing the "C" did just that tonight. And the rest of the club followed.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Clarke MacArthur, Colby Armstrong, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Dion Phaneuf, Flyers, J.S Giguere, James van Riemsdyk, jean-sebastian giguere, Leafs, maple leafs, Mike Richards, Mikhail Grabovski, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ville Leino
Penalty kill once again lethal for Flyers
Having been on pace to break the record for shorthanded goals two seasons ago, the Flyers are once again a threat to score when a man down.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Claude Giroux, Craig Berube, Darroll Powe, Flyers, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Simon Gagne, T.J. Galiardi
Bobrovsky to start, Pronger out for opener
In a move reminiscent of 1986-87 decision made by Mike Keenan to start Ron Hextall over Bob Froese, Peter Laviolette announced today that rookie goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start tonight against the Penguins
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Blair Betts, Bob Froese, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, CSNPhilly.com, Evgeni Malkin, Jari Kurri, Kjell Samuelsson, Mark Messier, Michael Leighton, Mike Brophy, Mike Keenan, NHL, Pelle Lindbergh, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, rogers sportsnet, Ron Hextall, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Tim Panaccio, Wayne Gretzky
Philadelphia Flyers 2010-11 Season Preview
Will GM Holmgren's revamping of the club's defense be enough to push Philly over the top and claim their first Stanley Cup since 1975?
Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Andrej Meszaros, Anthony SanFilippo, Bill Guerin, Blair Betts, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Ian Laperriere, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Jody Shelley, Kimmo Timonen, lappy, Matt Carle, Matt Walker, Michael Leighton, Mike Richards, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Oskars Bartulis, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, sean o' donnell, sergei bobrovsky, Ville Leino
Pivots at the center of attention for Flyers
The Flyers have versatility with six natural centers on the roster, but is it best to continuously be shuffling them around on the wings?
Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anthony SanFilippo, Blair Betts, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
Top 10 penalty killing forwards in the League
After some critical thinking and overall internal debate, Alexander Monaghan and NHL Hot Stove proudly bring to you the elite defensive forwards, the kings of the penalty kill.
Categories: NHL Talk, Top 10 Hockey Lists Tags: Alexandre Burrows, Blair Betts, Darren Helm, Jay McClement, Jordan Staal, Kirk Maltby, Marian Hossa, Marty Reasoner, Rene Bourque, Todd Marchant, Vernon Fiddler
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 [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Antero Niittymaki, Arron Asham, Blair Betts, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Carey Price, Dan Ellis, Daniel Carcillo, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Evgeni Nabokov, henrik lunqvist, Henrik Zetterberg, Ian Laperriere, Jeff Carter, Marty Turco, Michael Leighton, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Pavel Datsyuk, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Parent, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, Tim Thomas, Tuukka Rask, Ville Leino
Current Power Outage Puts Fading Flyers Season on Brink
NHLHS writer Dave Strehle takes a look at the Philadelphia Flyers’ tightrope walk on the edge of playoff contention and [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Asham, Alexei Kovalev, Blair Betts, Brian Boucher, Brian Elliott, Chris Kelly, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Daniel Alfredsson, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Ian Laperriere, James van Riemsdyk, Jason Spezza, Jeff Carter, Michael Leighton, Mike Fisher, Mike Richards, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Shannon, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, Ville Leion
