Welcome break for Flyers after busy stretch
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers’ correspondent David Strehle takes a look at how a busy stretch in the calendar may have been a reason for the club's recent uninspired play.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Flyers, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ville Leino
Saying goodbye to the Spectrum
It didn't exude the majesty of the grand old NHL buildings like the Montreal Forum, Chicago Stadium, or Boston Gardens, but the Spectrum became Philadelphia's "House of Horrors" for opponents.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bernie parent, Bobby Clarke, Bobby Orr, Clark Gillies, corestates center, Ed Snider, Ed van Impe, first union center, Flyers, Gene Hart, Kate Smith, NHL, Pearl Jam, Phil Esposito, Philadelphia Flyers, philadelphia spectrum, Reggie Leach, Rick MacLeish, spectrum, The Broad Street Bullies, Valeri Kharlamov, Vladislav Tretiak, wachovia center, wells fargo center
Zherdev and van Riemsdyk – A tale of two benchings
David Strehle looks at the benching of two Philly players and the affect it has had - or has NOT had - on their respective games upon returning to the lineup.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Nodl, Eric Wellwood, Flyers, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Ken Hitchcock, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, orange-and-black, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
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
25 years later, loss of Lindbergh still painful
It was 25 years ago today that the Flyers lost Pelle Lindbergh, one of the most-beloved players to ever wear the Orange-and-Black.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bernie parent, Bob Froese, Flyers, Mike Keenan, National Hockey League, NHL, orange-and-black, Pelle Lindbergh, Philadelphia Flyers, Ron Hextall, sergei bobrovsky, Vezina trophy
Flyers sign Giroux to three-year extension
GM Paul Holmgren made a significant move today by locking up one of the Flyers' most important pending RFAs by signing Claude Giroux to a 3-year extension.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Flyers, Jeff Carter, National Hockey League, NHL, Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, Patrick Sharp, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, 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
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
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
Power play anything but an advantage for Flyers
With all of the offensive talent the Philadelphia Flyers have assembled, one would think that the team would be absolutely lethal on the power play. However, that is not the case as the team is 27th overall in the NHL.
Categories: NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Craig Berube, Curtis McElhinney, Danny Briere, Flyers, Jeff Carter, Joe Mullen, Kimmo Timonen, Matt Carle, Matt Walker, Michael Leighton, Mike Richards, NHL, Nikolay Zherdev, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, sergei bobrovsky, Simon Gagne, Tim Panaccio, Ville Leino
Familiar questions arise for Flyers at five game mark
It's a new season, but some familiar issues have popped up for the Philadelphia Flyers already in the first five contests.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brian Boucher, Claude Giroux, Daniel Carcillo, Danny Briere, Flyers, Jeff Carter, Matt Carle, Matt Walker, Michael Leighton, Mike Richards, NHL, Penguins, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Scott Hartnell, sergei bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Steve Downie, Steven Stamkos, Ville Leino






