Carle Looking Forward to Classic, Excelling With Added Ice Time
NHL Hot Stove Managing Editor David Strehle was able to catch up with Flyers' defenseman Matt Carle after Saturday's game against Boston. In an exclusive interview, Carle talks about the upcoming Winter Classic, and the state of the team's defense without Chris Pronger.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Lilja, Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Chris Pronger, Erik Gustafsson, Kimmo Timonen, Matt Carle, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers Trade Rumors Complicated by Cap Implications
With the recent wave of injuries experienced by the Flyers, the rumors have begun that something will soon be on the horizon via the trade market. If that is to occur, look for a more-substantial move rather than that of putting on a band-aid.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Andrej Meszaros, Brayden Schenn, Braydon Coburn, Chris Pronger, Ed Snider, Kimmo Timonen, Matt Carle, Matt Walker, National Hockey League, NHL, Oskars Bartulis, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers Sign Coburn to Four-Year Contract Extension
Amid a big shake up in team chemistry this summer, the Philadelphia Flyers made a move today to keep part of the defensive core intact as reports surfaced today that they signed Braydon Coburn to a four-year, $18 million contract extension.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Restoring the Rosters, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexei Zhitnik, Atlanta Thrashers, Braydon Coburn, Kimmo Timonen, orange-and-black, Philadelphia Flyers
Bacashihua Signed: Is Bobrovsky Next Flyer to Exit?
An all-Russian goaltending tandem may not be in the cards for the Philadelphia Flyers 2011-12 season after all.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Braydon Coburn, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jason Bacashihua, Michael Leighton, Niko Hovinen, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Miller, sergei bobrovsky, Tye McGinn
Assessing the Broad Street Bulldozer: Are the Flyers a Better Team?
After the club's nosedive down the stretch and playoffs, it was apparent that something was necessary to repair the Flyers. Holmgren made aggressively bold moves in order to mend his broken team.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Brad Richards, Braydon Coburn, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Ed Snider, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Jordan Staal, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Versteeg, Matt Carle, Mike Richards, Nik Zherdev, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ron Hextall, Scott Hartnell, Sean Couturier, sergei bobrovsky, Simon Gagne, spectrum, Steve Yzerman, Steven Stamkos, Wayne Simmonds, wells fargo center
Flyers Decision to Not Submit Offer Sheet to Stamkos Good Move
Philadelphia Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren will not be putting together an offer sheet for Tampa Bay Lightning's pending RFA Steven Stamkos.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Braydon Coburn, Brian Campbell, Chris Gratton, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Erik Cole, Ian Laperriere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, Jeff Carter, Jeff Vinik, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Versteeg, Martin St.Louis, Matt Carle, Michal Handzus, Mikael Renberg, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, orange-and-black, Paul Holmgren, Phil Esposito, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, stanley cup, Steve Yzerman, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tomas Kopecky, Ville Leino, Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds
NHL Salary Cap Increase to $64 Million Good News for Flyers
As reported early this morning by TSN, the NHL's salary cap is being increased to $64 million for the 2011-12 season, a $4.6 million increase from last year. This was especially welcomed news for Paul Holmgren of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Braydon Coburn, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jeff Carter, Kris Versteeg, Matt Carle, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Ritch Winter, sergei bobrovsky
Grading the 2010-11 Flyers’ defensemen and goaltenders
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Creative Editor After a trip to the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals and falling just [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anders Lindback, Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Pronger, Cory Schneider, Ed Snider, Erik Gustafsson, Ilya Bryzgalov, James Wisniewski, Jeff Carter, Jeff Reese, joacim eriksson, Jonathan Bernier, Kevin Bieksa, Kevin Marshall, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Versteeg, Marc-Andre Bourdon, Matt Carle, Michael Leighton, Miikka Kiprusoff, Niklas Backstrom, Niko Hovinen, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Miller, Sami Salo, Scottie Upshall, Sean O'Donnell, sergei bobrovsky, Simon Gagne, stanley cup, Tomas Vokoun
Miller, Sabres Buffaloed by Flyers game seven stampede
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove NHL / Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent The Philadelphia Flyers brought a stampede of goals to the Wells [...]
Read more...Categories: Buffalo Sabres, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Derek Roy, Lindy Ruff, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, NHL Playoffs, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Miller
Flyers’ team defense has to improve against Sabres
Playoff success can be best acheived for Philadelphia with a renewal of a commitment to taking care of their own end and protecting their net.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Kimmo Timonen, Matt Carle, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky, Tampa Bay Lightning
Are Holmgren’s words enough to save Flyers?
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove NHL / Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent With the wheels slowly falling off for some time now, it [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, bill barber, bob clarke, Braydon Coburn, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Pronger, CSNPhilly.com, Danny Briere, E.J. McGuire, James van Riemsdyk, Jhonas Enroth, Kimmo Timonen, Lindy Ruff, Matt Carle, Mike Keenan, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, NHL, orange-and-black, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky, Tim Panaccio
Good week for Flyers to prove they’re still “elite”
With their players getting healthy again, now is the time for the Flyers to re-established the fact that they are an elite team. And they have the perfect opportunity to make a rather loud declaration against two of their top rivals this week.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Bruce Boudreau, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Bylsma, Danny Briere, Evgeni Malkin, James van Riemsdyk, Jaroslav Halak, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Versteeg, Matt Carle, Mike Richards, Montreal Canadiens, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, stanley cup, Tim Panaccio, Ville Leino, Washington Capitals
Leino sends Flyers to playoffs in Texas shootout
For a second consecutive season, the Philadelphia Flyers locked up a playoff position with a shootout victory, they just did it a lot earlier this year. With Saturday night's 3-2 shootout win over the Dallas Stars, Philadelphia locked up a spot in the postseason in game number 71. Last year, the Flyers needed a shootout victory over the New York Rangers on the last day of the regular season to qualify.
Categories: Dallas Stars, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Claude Giroux, Dallas Stars, Danny Briere, Jeff Carter, Kari Lehtonen, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Ribeiro, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky, Stephane Robidas, Ville Leino
