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Ilya Bryzgalov

History of Flyers’ Ineptitude in Net

Dan Povlich | April 26, 2017

Twenty years ago, during Flyers’ legend Ron Hextall’s second stint with the team, the Flyers advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals but were swept by the Detroit Red Wings. Hextall’s…

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

Worst Flyers Free Agent Signings Since 2010

Wes Herrmann | July 20, 2016

Yesterday, I looked at the top free agent signings the Flyers had made since 2010. The point was that in those years we saw deals made by former GM Paul…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Philadelphia Flyers

Ilya Bryzgalov Wants an NHL Comeback

Andrew Forbes | June 17, 2016

To call him an interesting personality would be an understatement. But regardless of how you see Ilya Bryzgalov, you may get a chance to see the HBO 24/7 star in…

Categories NHL News

Intriguing Players in Wild History

Nate Bauer | January 5, 2016

It has been 15 years since the Minnesota Wild began play in the NHL, making the franchise a fairly young one when compared to the rest of the league. But…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Wild History

Michal Neuvirth Will Make a Big Impact in Goal

David Quackenbos | August 19, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers have long been an organization known for it’s goaltending issues. However, over the past few seasons the Flyers finally seem to have found some stability in net. Steve Mason, acquired…

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

The Arizona Coyotes Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | August 18, 2015

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes History, Top 10 Lists

Bryziness as Usual: Bryzgalov Staying Busy Post-Hockey

Joseph Robin | April 7, 2015

Last year Ilya Bryzgalov found himself in a pretty odd situation. Bryzgalov’s career was on a sour path after being bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers at the end of the…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Bryzgalov Blunders Leave Ducks Searching For Backup

Felix Sicard | February 11, 2015

View image | gettyimages.com Signed in December to a one-year, 2.88 million dollar contract, Ilya Bryzgalov was supposed to bring veteran stability to the Anaheim net, and (mostly) to give…

Categories Anaheim Ducks

It’s Been a Wild Ride for Devan Dubnyk

Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2015

Drafting goalies can be somewhat of a science. Selecting them in the first round is always risky because they take longer to develop than skaters do, and you don’t always…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild

The 2014 NHL Free Agent Class For Backup Goaltenders Was Terrible

Derek Neumeier | January 19, 2015

Even though NHL free agency doesn’t have the same impact that it used to have prior to the implementation of the salary cap, it can still be an excellent way…

Categories NHL Goaltending

Will John Gibson Play in Anaheim Again This Season?

Nick Forrester | January 9, 2015

In last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson was one of the major highlights for the Ducks, as he led Anaheim to two wins – one of…

Categories Anaheim Ducks

Ilya Bryzgalov A Surprise Key To Ducks Success

Felix Sicard | January 8, 2015

History Not On Ducks’ Side The Anaheim Ducks sit at the top of the National Hockey League. Starting goaltender Frederik Andersen has been key to that success, coming up big…

Categories Anaheim Ducks
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