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’ Pronger Talks About Surgery, Virus, Return
Pronger took some time today to give an update on the strange virus, his knee surgery, and possible return to the Flyers lineup.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, National Hockey League, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers
As Expected Boudreau Resurfaces Quickly, Takes Over in Anaheim
Boudreau takes over a Ducks team that is floundering similarly to the Capitals club he took charge of and turned into a powerhouse back in 2007. Anaheim is hoping he can have the same type of success on the West coast.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Anaheim Ducks, Bobby Ryan, Corey Perry, Mike Green, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Randy Carlyle, Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne, Washington Capitals
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
Pronger Set for Surgery Yet Again; Holmgren Conference Call Transcript
In a Monday full of NHL news, the Flyers evidently didn't want to feel left out. Pronger will have surgery, Andreas Nodl was waived, Schenn will be recalled from the AHL, and others will be moved to LTIR. Never a dull moment.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andreas Lilja, Andreas Nodl, Brayden Schenn, Chris Pronger, James van Riemsdyk, Jaromir Jagr, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers
Boudreau Firing Not Surprising Result After Turmoil, Caps’ Slide
The old adage in professional sports is how it is much easier to fire a coach than it is to fire 23 players. That saying rang true in Washington this morning as Boudreau was relieved of his duties, and replaced by Dale Hunter.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Washington Capitals, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Dale Hunter, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Mike Knuble, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals
Flyers Top Canadiens 3-1 on Strength of Giroux’s Two Goals, Bobrovsky’s Play
Claude Giroux scored two goals and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the Montreal Canadiens, 3-1 in a Black Friday matinee at the Wells Fargo Center.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brian Gionta, Carey Price, Claude Giroux, Erik Cole, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jakub Voracek, Montreal Canadiens, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky
Philadelphia Flyers Winter Classic Alumni Game Roster Announced
After much speculation, the Flyers official roster for the Winter Classic Alumni team was announced today.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bernie parent, bill barber, bob clarke, Brian Propp, Dave Poulin, Dave Schultz, Eric Lindros, Jeremy Roenick, john leclair, Mark Howe, National Hockey League, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Rick Tocchet
Have the Edmonton Oilers Found Their Identity?
This young band of Edmonton Oilers can be a fun team to watch, but they can also be very frustrating at times. Built with a myriad of top draft picks, the inconsistency could just be growing pains - on the way to something special.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, Jordan Eberle, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolai Khabibulin, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Smyth, Sheldon Souray, Taylor Hall, Tom Gilbert
The Wait Finally Over, Crosby Set to Return Tonight Against Islanders
Despite playing a team that had some bad blood with the Penguins last season, Sidney Crosby will make his return to game action tonight against the Islanders.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Pittsburgh Penguins, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Consol Energy Center, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc Andre Fleury, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, NHL, Sidney Crosby
Could Giroux, Read, and Couturier Become Flyers ‘Firsts’ This Season?
Throughout mostly 43 banner seasons, the Flyers have had some incredible honors bestowed upon them. Three that have never made their way to the City of Brotherly Love are the Art Ross, Calder, and Lady Byng awards. That could all change this season.
Categories: Calder Profiles, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bill barber, Claude Giroux, Eric Lindros, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Carter, Luc Robitaille, Matt Read, Mikael Renberg, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Ron Hextall, Scott Hartnell, Sean Couturier, sergei bobrovsky, steve vickers, Teemu Selanne
Unusual Suspects Score In Sharks Win Over Detroit
By Stephanie Lee, San Jose Sharks Correspondent Pickles. Mammoths. Tacos. Mystery Houses. An American with a Silver Medal. Those are [...]
Read more...Categories: NHL Talk, San Jose Sharks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrew Murray, Antti Niemi, Brad Winchester, Detroit Red Wings, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, National Hockey League, NHL, Rob Blake, San Jose Sharks, Torrey Mitchell
Read Helps Bryzgalov Top Former-Phoenix Teammates
Read scored with just 18.6 seconds remaining in regulation to give Bryzgalov a well-deserved 2-1 victory over his former team - and help his netminder serve up some just desserts to a couple of Coyote defenders who made some rather disparaging remarks earlier in the day about their former-goaltender.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adrian Aucoin, Curtis Joseph, Derek Morris, Ilya Bryzgalov, Matt Read, Mike Smith, National Hockey League, Nikolai Khabibulin, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Sean Burke, Shane Doan
