Flyers 5-2 Victory Over Lightning Could be Costly Win
The Flyers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-2 tonight, but there should be a guarded enthusiasm that goes along with the victory. NHL leading scorer Claude Giroux and goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov each left the game early with injuries.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jaromir Jagr, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, National Hockey League, NHL, Peter Laviolette, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Scott Hartnell, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds
Flyers’ Headaches Continue as Giroux Leaves Game in Second Period
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Managing Editor With captain Chris Pronger and forward Brayden Schenn already out with head injuries, [...]
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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
Flyers Impress in Sixty-Minute Effort, Blank Devils, 3-0
One of the biggest problems for the Flyers last year was giving a full, 60-minute effort each night. In the first two games thus far, the team has given their all in solid road victories in Boston and NJ.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Claude Giroux, Ilya Bryzgalov, Matt Read, National Hockey League, Philadelphia Flyers, Wayne Simmonds
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
Christopher Moorhouse Charged in Banana-Throwing Incident
By David Strehle NHL Hot Stove Managing Editor The person alleged to have thrown a banana onto the ice surface at the John Labatt [...]
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Player Agent Norton Offers Reward for Info Leading to Identity of Racist
Norton wants more done to the perpetrator than just having a few harsh words aimed at an unknown stranger - he wants the person to be identified, and made to be an example.
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Bob McKenzie, Brayden Schenn, Broad Street Hockey, Chris Stewart, Detroit Red Wings, Frank Seravalli, James van Riemsdyk, Logan Couture, Mike Richards, National Hockey League, NHL, Norton Sports, Philadelphia Flyers, Sam Carchidi, scott norton, Wayne Simmonds
Not First Time for Massive Changes in Philadelphia
While there is no doubting the 2011-12 version of the Flyers will be a new-look team, that doesn't necessarily mean their eventual destiny will all be negative. Just look to the summer of 1984 for a reference...
Categories: Eastern Conference, NHL Prospects, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ben Holmstrom, Brayden Schenn, Chris Pronger, Eric Wellwood, Jakub Voracek, Jeff Carter, Matt Read, Mike Richards, Mike Testwuide, National Hockey League, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier, Wayne Simmonds
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
Doughty Should Look at Hextall to See Potential Damage of Holdout
The contract standoff does not appear close to being resolved any time soon. Doughty needs to look no further than Kings Asst. GM Ron Hextall for what can happen if he chooses to become a holdout.
Categories: Los Angeles Kings, NHL Talk, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: bob clarke, Brayden Schenn, Conn Smythe Trophy, Dean Lombardi, Don Meehan, Drew Doughty, Eric Lindros, Jack Ferreira, Jay Snider, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Guy, Mark Howe, Mike Richards, Ritch Winter, Ron Hextall, Simon Gagne, stanley cup, Tim Kerr, Wayne Gretzky, 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
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
