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…
Atlantic Division Playoff Race Sure To Be Tight Tim Kolupanowich | February 27, 2012 The trade deadline has now past, what little dust was kicked into the air has now settled, and we have officially entered the stretch run of the regular season. With fewer than…
Flyers Stand Pat as Deadline Passes Ryan OShaughnessy | February 27, 2012 3 pm came and passed in Philadelphia and nothing happened. Rick Nash was not packing his bags, no goalies were en route to San Jose for tomorrow night’s game against…
Flyers Defense Not As Bad As They Look Justin Johnson | February 25, 2012 The Flyers defensive corps which has had many downs this season isn’t as horrid as it may seem. Really, it’s not. Just look at how things shake out on paper.…
The Tweet Sheet – Feb. 22 Dustin Twin | February 22, 2012 Welcome to the first instalment of ‘The Tweet Sheet’ where we follow your favorite players, broadcasters, journalists, and the occasional unruly fan who are all tweeting about hockey. Are you…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pre Trade Deadline Musings Chris Wassel | February 20, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Pre Trade Deadline edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Is It Too Early to Give Up on Ilya Bryzgalov? Ed Miller | February 19, 2012 This season is proving that it makes no difference how much money the Philadelphia Flyers spend on a goaltender because by the time February comes around the orange and black…
Flyers Acquire Pavel Kubina, Could Rick Nash be Next? Ryan OShaughnessy | February 19, 2012 After a brutal third period in a 6-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Pavel Kubina from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Jon…
Fantasy Hockey Panel: Jimmy Howard Injury, Andy McDonald’s Return, and More Anatoliy Metter | February 17, 2012 Welcome to the third installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel with Monica McAlister, Fred Poulin, Peter Harling, and myself, Anatoliy Metter. Considering that every category won or lost will be…
Kubina Prepares for Trade Out of Tampa Bay, Moore to Sharks Brent Lemon | February 17, 2012 Tampa Bay GM Steve Yzerman announced that he’s asked Pavel Kubina to submit a list of five teams he’d agree to play for – if a trade can be arranged.…
Rumors of Rick Nash to Philadelphia Continue to Swirl Ed Miller | February 15, 2012 The Columbus Blue Jackets currently own the worst record in the NHL – and it’s not even close. The NHL’s newest expansion franchise has all but mathematically been eliminated from…
Brayden Schenn Playing with Swagger for Flyers Ryan OShaughnessy | February 14, 2012 After injuries limited him to just eight games for the Flyers in 2011, Brayden Schenn has been everything the Flyers could have asked of him since the New Year began.…