Flyers Lose Pronger for at Least Two Weeks
Pronger immediately fell to the ice, dropped his gloves and started waving his hands in motioning to the bench that he was in trouble. For a player who has never shown fear on the ice, it was apparent that he sensed he was in danger by the reaction.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Jaromir Jagr, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell
Holmgren’s Forward Thinking Improves Flyers Overall Offensive Depth
As the dust has settled on an eventful off-season, the ultimate conclusion to the work that Holmgren put forth was the Flyers got younger, bigger, and deeper up front.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Matt Read, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier, Wayne Simmonds
Reversal of Betts Waiver Claim Complicates Flyers Roster Decisions
When Montreal picked Betts off the waiver wire, it gave Philly the ability to allow Sean Couturier to stay with the big club without sending him back to juniors, and left a vacant spot to recall Brayden Schenn from the Adirondack Phantoms. With the waiver selection reversed, someone else will have to leave.
Categories: [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Blair Betts, Brayden Schenn, gary bettman, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier
Flyers Roster Finalized for Opening Night in Boston
The culmination of Holmgren's frantic off-season wheelings and dealings has finally been realized. We now know which players will be taking to the ice tomorrow night in Boston against the defending Cup champions.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brayden Schenn, Erik Gustafsson, Matt Walker, National Hockey League, NHL, Oskars Bartulis, Paul Holmgren, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier, Zac Rinaldo
More Flyer Moves; Schenn, Gustafsson to ADR, Three Waived
It's almost certain that after yet another busy day for Holmgren, his work is not completely done.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Prospects, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brayden Schenn, Erik Gustafsson, Harry Zolniercyzk, Matt Read, Matt Walker, National Hockey League, Oskars Bartulis, Pahiladelphia Flyers, Paul Holmgren, Sean Couturier, Zac Rinaldo
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
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
Busy Monday for Flyers; Rangers, Winter Classic, and Hartnell
One of the NHL's worst-kept secrets is finally scheduled for official announcement today, and winger Hartnell has a potential issue with his heart.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ilya Bryzgalov, Paul Holmgren, Scott Hartnell
Whirlwind Few Days for Hyka; Suspension for Shelley?
Hyka thought he was part of the Flyer roster cuts Monday and was on his way back to the QMJHL when he received a call telling him to stay here. Meanwhile, Shelley must face the music for a bad hit last night.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brendan Shanahan, Danny Briere, Darryl Boyce, Gatineau Olympiques, Jay Rosehill, Jody Shelley, Matt Read, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, QMJHL, Tomas Hyka, Toronto Maple Leafs
Couturier Signs Entry-Level Deal; More Moves on Horizon?
After scoring a goal and assisting on another last night against Toronto, Couturier was signed to a three-year entry-level contract by the Flyers - and it could mean that more moves are coming.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: E.J. McGuire, Jakub Voracek, Jeff Carter, Mike Testwuide, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier
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
Flyers Lock up van Riemsdyk with Six Year Extension
With many clubs around the NHL experiencing their share of difficulties inking their restricted free agents to new deals, Philadelphia Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren avoided any potential stand-off with James van Riemsdyk next summer by signing the 22-year-old winger to a 6-year, $25.5 million contract extension.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Paul Holmgren, Philadelphia Flyers
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
