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
Holmgren Not Done With Philly Overhaul; Pronger Speaks
It would seem that Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is still attempting to find creative ways to add a missing piece to the complex puzzle that is his hockey club. Also, some good banter from Pronger.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Arron Asham, Brayden Schenn, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Jeffrey Vinik, john leclair, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, Nik Zherdev, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, Steve Yzerman, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ville Leino, Wayne Simmonds
Flyers Sign Talbot to 5-Year, $9 Million Deal
Philadelphia Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren continued his free agent signing of former-Pittsburgh Penguins by inking UFA Maxime Talbot to a five-year, $9 million contract.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Lilja, Dan Carcillo, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, Jaromir Jagr, Maxime Talbot, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wayne Simmonds
Flyers disturbing home play continues in Mason 43-save gem
After Tuesday's big step forward, it was hoped that they could build on that the rest of the way in the remaining regular season games. Instead, they took another couple backwards tonight.
Categories: Atlanta Thrashers, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Andrew Ladd, Atlanta Thrashers, bill barber, Bobby Clarke, Chris Mason, Chris Pronger, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Evander Kane, Jeff Carter, Kris Versteeg, LCB Line, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nik Antropov, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Reggie Leach, sergei bobrovsky
Another chance for Zherdev to make mark with Flyers
After being waived just over a week ago, it was believed that Zherdev had played his last game in Philadelphia. But with injuries to forwards and the offensive tools that Zherdev brings to the table, he will instead likely be playing the left side on a line with Claude Giroux and Jeff Carter.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Joe Mullen, Kris Versteeg, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Tim Pannacio, Toronto Maple Leafs
Holmgren shopping; Flyers targeting ‘Canes Cole
Even though the Flyers sit at the top of the heap in the NHL's overall standings, it appears they will not be sitting still and resting on the laurels of the first 50 games. Make no mistake, Holmgren is looking to bolster the club's lineup heading into the playoffs, and he will make a deal at some point prior to the trade deadline.
Categories: Carolina Hurricanes, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Bill Guerin, Bob McKenzie, Carolina Hurricanes, Dan Carcillo, Eric Staal, Erik Cole, James van Riemsdyk, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jarome Iginla, Jeff Skinner, Jim Rutherford, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, Patrick Kane, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, TSN
Flyers planning for present as well as future
Often the subject of disapproval for perpetually pushing his team to the upper salary cap limit, GM Paul Holmgren has actually performed an incredible juggling act.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Andrej Meszaros, bob clarke, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Ed Snider, Eric Wellwood, Jeff Carter, Joffrey Lupul, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, R.J.Umberger, Scott Hartnell, Scottie Upshall, sean o' donnell, sergei bobrovsky, Simon Gagne, Ville Leino
Leino key to making Flyers’ most productive line work
Since being placed on a line with struggling linemates Briere and Hartnell in last year's postseason, Leino has helped the trio form the Flyers' most productive line.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Detroit Red Wings, Flyers, Henrik Zetterberg, Jeff Carter, Mario Lemieux, Mike Babcock, National Hockey League, NHL, Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, orange-and-black, Paul Holmgren, Pavel Datsyuk, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, The Detroit Free Press, Ville Leino
Richards’ versatility vital in every role for Flyers
Mike Richards is extremely versatile. He has handled any changes that come along and tackled whatever role that Peter Laviolette has requested that he undertake. The Flyers' captain has become the clubs' "Mr. Everything".
Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, CSNPhilly.com, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Dwayne Roloson, Eric Wellwood, Flyers, James van Riemsdyk, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, orange-and-black, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky
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
Flyers have not learned lessons from last season
Which team is this Flyers team, the one that made the Stanley Cup Finals, or the one that barely qualified for the postseason dance?
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Dan Carcillo, Danny Briere, Darroll Powe, Flyers, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, John Stevens, Matt Carle, Mike Richards, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, 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
Flyers need discipline, improved defensive coverage in home opener
The Flyers have allowed an NHL-high 15 power play chances in their first two contests, a sign that the undisciplined play that Laviolette worked so hard to eradicate last season is back once again.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brandon Yip, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Chris Stewart, Craig Anderson, Craig Berube, Dan Carcillo, Flyers, Jeff Carter, Joe Mullen, John-Michael Liles, Kyle Quincey, Matt Duchene, Mike Richards, Milan Hejduk, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Paul Stastny, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, sergei bobrovsky
