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Matt Nestor

A product of the Philadelphia suburbs and a current Penn State Print Journalism major, I have been playing hockey since age 4. Whether playing on the ponds, in organized leagues, or just watching on TV, hockey will always be my passion. While all aspects of professional hockey interest me, the Flyers will always be my greatest focus.

Why Trading Mike Richards and Jeff Carter Wasn’t A Mistake

Matt Nestor | June 14, 2012

“L.A’S NEW ROYALTY” read the bold text on the front page of Tuesday’s Los Angeles Times. At the center of the feature photo is the most recognizable trophy in all…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized

Another Flyerless Stanley Cup: Who To Root For?

Matt Nestor | June 2, 2012

A Philadelphia Flyers fan seems to find himself in a similar situation each June: the Orange and Black have been eliminated from the playoffs. Still resilient with pride, the fan…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Shanahan Misses Mark With Claude Giroux Suspension

Matt Nestor | May 7, 2012

The NHL announced Monday that Philadelphia Flyers star and leading playoff point scorer Claude Giroux will be suspended one game for his hit on New Jersey’s Dainius Zubrus Sunday night.…

Categories New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Suspensions

James Neal Handed 1-game Suspension

Matt Nestor | April 17, 2012

In what has become a postseason dominated by disciplinary actions, hockey fans, writers, and analysts alike spent yet another day anticipating Brendan Shanahan’s verdicts today. This time for Penguins forwards…

Categories Suspensions

The Brayden Schenn Experience

Matt Nestor | April 13, 2012

There weren’t many bright spots to point out in the Flyers abysmal first period performance Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. As the Penguins jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, the…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles

Sean Couturier Defends Broad Street

Matt Nestor | April 6, 2012

Sean Couturier won’t get any votes for this year’s Calder Trophy given to the NHL’s best rookie. The more defensive role of the Flyers’ 19 year-old center is often lost…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles

Claude Giroux: Philadelphia’s Mr. Clutch

Matt Nestor | March 29, 2012

The 2011-2012 season has seen Claude Giroux transform from an underrated dazzler into one of the NHL’s premier players. For Philadelphia’s most valuable player, the road to NHL stardom has…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles

Bryzgalov and Flyers Gelling at the Right Time

Matt Nestor | March 14, 2012

For the Flyers, and the rest of the NHL’s playoff-bound teams, the Ides of March represents yet another benchmark on the schedule. However, the 15th of March, as it did…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Did Marc-Edouard Vlasic Slip by the “Shanahammer”?

Matt Nestor | February 29, 2012

In his first season as NHL disciplinarian, Brendan Shanahan has diligently punished many players, making clear his intentions to clean up the league’s dirty play. To his credit, the “Shanahammer,” as…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Suspensions

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