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 Will Have To Proceed As If Pronger Is Never Returning
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Managing Editor The devastating news was reported early Thursday evening by Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos via Twitter, [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anfrej Meszaros, Chris Pronger, Kimmo Timonen, Marc-Andre Bergeron, Matt Carle, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Suter, Scott Hannan, Sergei Gonchar, Shea Weber
Flyers Strange Road Trip; So Far, So Good
The Flyers have had a feast or famine situation because of odd scheduling by the League, but the time off between games may just be a blessing in disguise for a bruised and battered group.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jaromir Jagr, Kimmo Timonen, Matt Read, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes
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
Giroux Thriving as Flyers’ ‘Mr. Everything’
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Managing Editor There’s no doubt that coming into this season, Philadelphia Flyers center Claude [...]
Read more...Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Marc Andre Fleury, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, Tim Thomas
A Timonen Injury Would be Huge Loss for Flyers
Timonen's status for Saturday's game is not known, but a young team that was handed its first real dose of adversity of the season in a 5-2 drubbing by the Caps last night can ill-afford to be without the veteran's presence for any prolonged period.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Kimmo Timonen, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
Many Positives as Opening Night Victory Well Worth the Wait for New-Look Flyers
There were so many changes to the team for the upcoming season, you just knew the Flyers were chomping at the bit to get things started in Boston tonight. But they would have to wait for over half an hour as the reigning champion Bruins held a banner-raising ceremony prior to the opening faceoff.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, Jaromir Jagr, Kimmo Timonen, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier
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
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
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
