Posts About "Jakub Voracek"
Voracek Suspended 2 Games
March 10th, 2019 The NHL's Department of Player Safety has suspended Philadelphia Flyers' forward Jakub Voracek two games for interference on New York Islanders' defender Johnny Boychuk. This is Voracek's first suspension in his NHL career. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1104857392225890304 This hit caused quite a stir within the hockey...
5 Players Who Aren't Going Anywhere This Summer
May 23rd, 2018 It's the offseason and changes are going to take place before training camp starts in the fall. Teams will sign free agents, newly drafted prospects will replace veterans, and teams will move some high-profile players. These include players who deserve to be traded and will be and those who don't deserve to be dealt but will be. There...
Analytical Look at Flyers Statistical Leaders
March 23rd, 2018 Check out the statistical leaders in the NHL and you will notice that the Philadelphia Flyers have some players near the top. Claude Giroux's bounce-back season has put him in the top 10 in points and in Hart Trophy contention once again. Jake Voracek, no matter what linemates he has played with, has been near the leaders in assists and...
Flyers' Shootout Issues Run Deep
March 22nd, 2018 Once again, a Philadelphia Flyers playoff run has come down to their historic ineptitude when it comes to winning a shootout. Sure, they had the miracle win back in 2010 when Brian Boucher stopped Olli Jokinen, but after Tuesday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings, they are now 42-82 lifetime since the shootout was introduced in the 2005-06...
Flyers Refuse Hurricanes' Invitation to Regress
March 18th, 2018 Saturday night in Raleigh, NC a game was played that included an invitation by the home team Carolina Hurricanes to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to leave the crisp air of the "made the playoffs" group and regress back to the ranks of those desperately trying to secure a wild-card spot. Ultimately the Flyers said 'no' to the invite...
Flyers Have Got the Canadiens Number
February 27th, 2018 “The Philadelphia Flyers have won against the Montreal Canadiens!” Sound familiar? Since the 2011-12 season, it has been a fairly recurring event. In the 22 regular season games against the Habs since the 2011-12 season, the Flyers have won 13 games, lost six in regulation and lost three in overtime or shootout. Out of 44 potential...