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Hextall Builds Toward Future At Trade Deadline

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 by Greg Fernandez

Actions speak louder than words, and Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall’s moves during the NHL’s trade deadline Monday conveyed his true intentions for this team. Hextall’s forthcomingness about his vision …

Read moreHextall Builds Toward Future At Trade Deadline

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Braydon Coburn, Kimmo Timonen, Mark Streit, Radko Gudas

Flyers Getting Max Value Out Of Simmonds

February 21, 2015February 21, 2015 by Greg Fernandez
Wayne Simmonds

Since being acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers in the blockbuster deal that sent then-captain Mike Richards to the Los Angeles Kings, Wayne Simmonds has transformed himself into one of the …

Read moreFlyers Getting Max Value Out Of Simmonds

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Claude Giroux, Gabriel Landeskog, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Parise

What Should Flyers Strategy Be At Trade Deadline?

February 4, 2015February 4, 2015 by Greg Fernandez

The Philadelphia Flyers enter Thursday’s contest against the suddenly struggling New York Islanders 10 points back of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The team’s recent surge and strong …

Read moreWhat Should Flyers Strategy Be At Trade Deadline?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Brayden Schenn, Luke Schenn, Nicklas Grossmann, Sean Couturier

Could Emery’s Time Be Running Out in Philadelphia?

January 15, 2015January 15, 2015 by Greg Fernandez
Ray Emery

Is it too early to say that Thursday’s start against the Vancouver Canucks is a make or break game for Ray Emery? With the way that Rob Zepp has performed …

Read moreCould Emery’s Time Be Running Out in Philadelphia?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Ray Emery, Rob Zepp

Flyers Looking To Extend Schultz, But Is That The Right Move?

January 5, 2015 by Greg Fernandez
Ed Snider

Signed as an insurance policy in the offseason, Nick Schultz was thrust into duty after just one game this season, and he’s been a mainstay ever since. So it’s logical …

Read moreFlyers Looking To Extend Schultz, But Is That The Right Move?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Luke Schenn, Michael Del Zotto, Nick Schultz, Nicklas Grossmann

First Period: Flyers’ Season Filled With Ups And Downs

December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by Greg Fernandez

After earning a “lucky” point against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Flyers currently sit in sixth place of the Metropolitan Division with a record of 9-13-5 …

Read moreFirst Period: Flyers’ Season Filled With Ups And Downs

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Braydon Coburn, Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, Scott Laughton

Despite Losing Streak, Laughton Proving He Belongs

December 6, 2014 by Greg Fernandez

Amid one of the worst Flyers’ losing streaks in recent years, there has been a silver lining to their struggles. Called up when it appeared like injuries were going to …

Read moreDespite Losing Streak, Laughton Proving He Belongs

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Brayden Schenn, Claude Giroux, Scott Laughton, Wayne Simmonds

Del Zotto Returns To Where It All Began

November 19, 2014 by Greg Fernandez
Michael Del Zotto Philadelphia Flyers

Raise your hand if you had Michael Del Zotto as one of the Flyers’ most consistent defensemen before the season began? Right, I didn’t think so. However, Del Zotto has …

Read moreDel Zotto Returns To Where It All Began

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Braydon Coburn, Kevin Klein, Michael Del Zotto, Scott Hartnell

Laughton Ready To Make Impact In Season Debut

November 19, 2014 by Greg Fernandez

When Scott Laughton took the ice for his first professional game on Jan. 19, 2013, the center was a wide-eyed 18-year-old making his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It …

Read moreLaughton Ready To Make Impact In Season Debut

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Claude Giroux, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Scott Laughton, Vincent Lecavalier

How Have Hartnell, Umberger Stacked Up?

November 14, 2014 by Greg Fernandez

In case you haven’t heard, Scott Hartnell is making his return to Philadelphia on Friday night. The former fan favorite hits the ice at Wells Fargo Center for the first …

Read moreHow Have Hartnell, Umberger Stacked Up?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags R.J. Umberger, Ryan Johansen, Scott Hartnell, Sean Couturier

More To Schenn Than Meets The Eye

November 5, 2014 by Greg Fernandez

It’s time to give Brayden Schenn some credit on the progress he’s made this season. The 23-year-old has been maligned during his first few years in Philadelphia, and it might …

Read moreMore To Schenn Than Meets The Eye

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized Tags Brayden Schenn, Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, Wayne Simmonds

Where Does Lecavalier Fit On Flyers?

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 by Greg Fernandez

Before the season, Vincent Lecavalier was expected to bounce back for the Philadelphia Flyers and anchor the team’s second or third line. While a player who scored 20 goals last …

Read moreWhere Does Lecavalier Fit On Flyers?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Brayden Schenn, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds
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