Flyers Close Out Preseason with 2-1 loss; Roster Decisions Ahead
With several roster spots hanging in the balance, the Flyers dropped a 2-1 decision to the Devils last night. In finishing the preseason schedule with a 4-2-1 mark, questions still remain as to a couple of spots at forward, as well as who will be the team's seventh defenseman.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Jaromir Jagr, Matt Read, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier, Wayne Simmonds
Chemistry, Success of Power Play Continue for Flyers in 2-1 Win Over Devils
There is an unmistakable chemistry between Jagr and Giroux, and it is helping to win games; Pronger returns; the resurrection of the power play.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Jaromir Jagr, National Hockey League, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Wayne Simmonds
Jagr Impresses in Home Debut, Sestito Suspension Likely; Flyers-Rangers Game Notes
Jagr named first star in his second straight game; Read impressive again as he moves closer to locking up roster spot; Simmonds involved in controversy again; Schenn injured; Sestito likely to be suspended; Rinaldo makes mark; Bryzgalov gets first taste of Flyers-Rangers rivalry
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brayden Schenn, Brendan Shanahan, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Jaromir Jagr, Matt Read, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Tom Sestito
A Letter to the 2011 NHL Off-Season
The 2011 NHL Off-Season has been something else entirely. And we thought we had it bad last year playing the waiting game with Ilya Kovalchuk. NHLHS Correspondent Christina Roberts writes a letter that puts it all in once place.
Categories: Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adam Foote, Brad McCrimmon, Brad Richards, Brian Rafalski, Chris Osgood, Evgeni Malkin, hockey, Ilya Bryzgalov, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Kris Draper, Max Pacioretty, Mike Richards, NHL, Ruslan Salei, Sidney Crosby, Stefan Liv, Teemu Selanne, Zdeno Chara
Jagr’s Value to Flyers Will Extent Beyond Play on Ice
Jagr's mark on the Flyers will go well beyond his play on the ice this season - his work ethic and love for practice should have a positive affect on the club's youngsters.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Bryan Trottier, Claude Giroux, Detroit Red Wings, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Zetterberg, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Joe Mullen, Kevin Stevens, Mario Lemieux, Paul Holmgren, Pavel Datsyuk, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rick Tocchet, Ron Francis, Sidney Crosby
What Do an Earthquake, a Hurricane, and Michael Nylander’s Comeback Attempt in Philadelphia Have in Common?
By Patrick Powell In the last two weeks, Philadelphia has experienced an earthquake and a hurricane, both of which are [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Holmgren-cane, Jaromir Jagr, Michael Nylander, Philadelphia Flyers, salary cap
Is Bryzgalov Missing Ingredient in Flyers’ Cup Formula?
There is much to question heading into the upcoming season, but the Flyers take on an increased appearance of a Cup contender with Bryzgalov between the pipes.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Brayden Schenn, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Joffrey Lupul, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Peter Luukko, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, R.J.Umberger, Scottie Upshall, sergei bobrovsky, Simon Gagne, Steve Downie, Ville Leino, Wayne Simmonds
Transcript of August 8th Pronger Conference Call
Chris Pronger held a conference call today and the defenseman, who continues rehabilitation from off-season back surgery, discusses his rehab; his take on Holmgren's overhaul of the Orange-and-Black and the new personnel, as well as some of the young rising stars on the roster; and even has his usual game of cat and mouse with reporters on some questions.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Ed Snider, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, orange-and-black, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ville Leino, Wayne Simmonds
Patient Panthers landed weary traveler Versteeg in right deal
When Panthers fans reflect on moves made in the last month by Dale Tallon that changed the club's culture from down-and-outer to hopeful up-and-comer, the one transaction that may stand out the most is the one that wasn't made in Minnesota.
Categories: Eastern Conference, Florida Panthers, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adam Larsson, BankAtlantic Center, Chicago Blackhawks, Dale Tallon, Dougie Hamilton, Florida Marlins, Florida Panthers, Gabriel Landeskog, Jaromir Jagr, Jonathan Huberdeau, Kris Versteeg, Logan Morrison, National Hockey League, NHL, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Scottie Upshall, Sean Couturier, Stan Bowman, stanley cup
Rangers, Dubinsky Avoid Arbitration, Agree to Four-Year Contract
By Alexander Monaghan President As requested yesterday, the New York Rangers and forward Brandon Dubinsky avoided arbitration and agreed to [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, New York Rangers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubinsky, Glen Sather, Jaromir Jagr, Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers, Ryan Callahan, Steve Eminger
Who Should Captain the 2011-12 Philadelphia Flyers?
When Paul Holmgren traded Mike Richards to the Los Angeles Kings on June 23rd, the move created more than just a hole at center. It left the Philadelphia Flyers without a captain.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Drury, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, David Poile, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Kimmo Timonen, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Ville Leino
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
New York Rangers Restricted Free Agents: Part I – The Protected
The restricted free agency period always causes trepidation among New York Rangers fans. Why? Mainly because this becomes a period [...]
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