No Move May Be Best Move for Flyers Justin Johnson | August 6, 2012 Despite what has been an uncharacteristically slow summer as far as results and signings go for the Flyers, fans of the team shouldn’t get too worked up. Once the disappointment…
Dispatches From Planet Hockey: “TikTok” Edition Jas Faulkner | June 30, 2012 By Jas Faulkner, contributing editor author’s note Stick taps to jball0918 for catching my mistake about Zach Parise’s nationality. “Play ‘FREEBIRD,’ Y’all!” The remaining hours of June 2012 are whithering…
Cover Warfare: NSH and PHI Face Off Over EA Sports NHL 13 Jas Faulkner | June 19, 2012 by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor Dr. Hook and Shel Silverstein may have been on to something* in 1973 when they wrote their tribute to that symbol of rock and roll…
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…
Passing with Flying Colors: Why the Flyers Season Wasn’t a Failure Patrick White | May 14, 2012 So it has been almost a week now since the Philadelphia Flyers were “Knock, Knock”-ed out of the playoffs at the hands of the New Jersey Devils, and I figure…
New Jersey Devils Forecheck Key to Eastern Conference Finals Carl Stoffers | May 14, 2012 They say familiarity breeds contempt. In the case of the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, that saying rings truer than ever. The two clubs have played many memorable…
The NHL Salary Cap Dream Team Ryan Fulford | May 8, 2012 With the salary cap presenting financial challenges for general managers everywhere, although they do attempt to circumvent the rules at times (ahem, Mr. Lamoriello), building a championship-caliber squad has become a very inexact science…
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.…
New Jersey Devils Gain Upper Hand Vs. Philadelphia Flyers Carl Stoffers | May 7, 2012 On paper, it was a tight come-from-behind win in Game 4 for the New Jersey Devils. After Philadelphia jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period, New…
Time Once Again For Giroux To Step Up His Game Tim Kolupanowich | May 6, 2012 Claude Giroux entered the second round being hailed by many as the current best player in the world. He was a dominant force, recording six goals, 14 points and a…
New Jersey Devils-Philadelphia Flyers Eastern Conference Semifinal Preview Carl Stoffers | April 28, 2012 The New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers will face off in the Eastern Conference Semifinal beginning Sunday at Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The two Atlantic Division rivals enter…
Captain’s Log: Playoff Edition Michael Gwizdala | April 27, 2012 Leadership is an important trait for a team in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It’s no surprise why teams looking to get over the hump are always scouring for that vet…