Flyers’ Signing of Zherdev a Gamble Worth Taking
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent David Strehle examines Philly’s signing of Nikolai Zherdev and the ramifications for the rest of the team.
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially signed Nikolai Zherdev. Per club policy, terms were not disclosed (via flyers.nhl.com)
When word got out via Teemu H. (@euroflyers) and Puck Daddy’s Dmitry Chesnokov (@dchesnokov) on Twitter that the Philadelphia Flyers were in the process of signing former-NHL right wing Nikolai Zherdev, it seemed a curious move by GM Paul Holmgren.
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Quinn out. Renney in.
NHLHS Edmonton Oilers Correspondent Trent Kondo reports on the decision in Edmonton which will see Tom Renney take over as full time head coach for the team.
Pat Quinn has stepped down as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers today and is now replaced by Tom Renney, Quinn will stay with the club as a senior advisor to hockey. This move comes as a bit surprising to Oiler fans as most figured Quinn would stick around and help gel these young sparkplug players into a solid nucleus for years to come. Quinn may figure that it is much too large of a task to deal with and the frustration he dealt with last season with the Oilers may have proved to be to much.
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