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AvatarMatt 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

June 14, 2012 by Matt Nestor

“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 …

Read moreWhy Trading Mike Richards and Jeff Carter Wasn’t A Mistake

Categories Los Angeles Kings, News, Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized Tags Claude Giroux, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Paul Holmgren

Another Flyerless Stanley Cup: Who To Root For?

June 2, 2012 by Matt Nestor
Mike Richards

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 …

Read moreAnother Flyerless Stanley Cup: Who To Root For?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Mike Richards, Simon Gagne, Stanley Cup

Shanahan Misses Mark With Claude Giroux Suspension

May 7, 2012 by Matt Nestor
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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. …

Read moreShanahan Misses Mark With Claude Giroux Suspension

Categories New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Suspensions Tags Claude Giroux, Dainius Zubrus

James Neal Handed 1-game Suspension

April 18, 2012April 17, 2012 by Matt Nestor

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 …

Read moreJames Neal Handed 1-game Suspension

Categories Suspensions Tags James Neal

The Brayden Schenn Experience

April 13, 2012 by Matt Nestor
Brayden Schenn Flyers

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 …

Read moreThe Brayden Schenn Experience

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles Tags Brayden Schenn

Sean Couturier Defends Broad Street

April 6, 2012 by Matt Nestor
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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 …

Read moreSean Couturier Defends Broad Street

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles Tags Calder Trophy, Evgeni Malkin, Sean Couturier

Claude Giroux: Philadelphia’s Mr. Clutch

March 29, 2012 by Matt Nestor
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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 …

Read moreClaude Giroux: Philadelphia’s Mr. Clutch

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles Tags 2012 NHL Playoffs, Claude Giroux, Gatineau Olympiques, Stanley Cup

Bryzgalov and Flyers Gelling at the Right Time

March 14, 2012 by Matt Nestor
Ilya Bryzgalov Flyers

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 …

Read moreBryzgalov and Flyers Gelling at the Right Time

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Claude Giroux, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jaromir Jagr, Matt Read, Max Talbot, Wayne Simmonds

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

February 29, 2012 by Matt Nestor

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 …

Read moreDid Marc-Edouard Vlasic Slip by the “Shanahammer”?

Categories News, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Suspensions Tags Boarding, Brendan Shanahan, Danny Briere, Marc-Edouard Vlasic

The Paul Holmgren Experiment

February 2, 2012February 2, 2012 by Matt Nestor
Matt Read

Six months ago, after a summer of radical overhaul, Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren said, “I don’t know if we got better or worse, but we got different.” Now, as …

Read moreThe Paul Holmgren Experiment

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Brayden Schenn, Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, Jaromir Jagr, Matt Read, Mike Richards, Paul Holmgren, Scott Hartnell, Sean Couturier, Wayne Simmonds

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Oilers 2020-21 Roster Similar to Their 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff Team

Predators Still Actually Have Positives During Disappointing Season

Canadiens’ Bergevin Impresses in Hiring Ducharme

Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More

Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems

Ottawa 67’s Time Machine: the Magical 2019 Playoff Run

Oilers’ Smith Records Historic Shutout in Win Over Canucks

Sharks’ Center Depth Tested Again Without Hertl

Tough Guy Tocchet Has Coyotes On Right Track

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over Coyotes

St. Louis Blues: 3 Trade Deadline Targets

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step up for Their New Coach

Revisiting Bobby Ryan’s Triumphant Return to the Senators’ Lineup

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  • Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More
  • Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems