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Damien Romaine

Damien is a contributing writer covering the Philadelphia Flyers for The Hockey Writers and Buzz On Broad. He is finishing up a degree in Communication and Sport Management from DeSales University and is currently a Digital Media Intern at Comcast SportNet Philadelphia.

Flyers’ 2014 NHL Entry Draft Target: Shea Weber

Damien Romaine | March 10, 2014

Paul Holmgren has made most of his big deals as General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers in the summer. The last time the Flyers acquired a franchise defenseman, Holmgren did…

Categories Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers

Wayne Simmonds: The Most Underrated Power Forward in Hockey

Damien Romaine | February 10, 2014

Since Dec. 17 Wayne Simmonds has been one of the best forwards in the National Hockey League. Since the beginning of the season however, Wayne Simmonds has transformed himself from…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers’ 22.5 Million Dollar Mistake

Damien Romaine | February 5, 2014

When the Flyers took to the free agent market this summer and landed Vinny Lecavalier the move was met with mixed reviews. Just when you thought #flyers were getting younger…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Patience Paying Off

Damien Romaine | January 23, 2014

It wasn’t very long ago the Philadelphia Flyers were on the verge of gutting the entire team. Peter Laviolette was fired three games into the season and on top of…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

2012 NHL Lockout: Closing Down For Sky-High Results

Damien Romaine | January 14, 2014

Just over a year ago the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players Association finally came to terms with a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. It saved the league…

Categories NHL News

Analyzing the Philadelphia Flyers Line Combinations

Damien Romaine | December 17, 2013

With the struggles early on this season, the Flyers line changes were in a constant state of fluctuation. Recently, for the most part, the Flyers have found a good bit…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Coyotes Attendance Issue: Stability Has Not Helped

Damien Romaine | December 9, 2013

Remember when the Phoenix Coyotes were owned by the league for roughly four seasons, operated while losing money every year, with the league refusing to sell to anyone wanting to…

Categories Arizona Coyotes

Blackhawks Continue to Thrive Financially; Monday Update

Damien Romaine | November 25, 2013

Forbes released their annual list ranking the NHL’s teams from most to least valuable. Chicago, not surprisingly, was ranked in the top five. The Blackhawks actually fell one spot this…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Adirondack Phantoms Set to Move to the Lehigh Valley

Damien Romaine | November 19, 2013

It wasn’t too long ago Philadelphia had it’s minor league hockey team playing across the street in the old Spectrum. When the Spectrum was demolished and Xfinity Live! was built,…

Categories AHL, Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Blackhawks Look Poised to Repeat; Acquire Versteeg

Damien Romaine | November 15, 2013

The Chicago Blackhawks opened up the season as favorites to win the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row and it’s easy to see why. Jonathan Towes is…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Trades Contracts and Transactions

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