Posts About "Jason Akeson"
Buffalo Sabres Sign 5 Depth Players
July 5th, 2015 The Buffalo Sabres added a little bit of depth throughout the week by signing five players (two forwards, three defensemen) to help beef up their NHL and AHL rosters. Of the five signings, four were one-year contracts, and one was a two-year deal. Here's a brief look at each of the Sabres' five new players: Jason Akeson, Forward -...
Come on, Chief! Give Jason Akeson A Shot!
November 27th, 2014 Here are two quotes by Flyers' head coach Craig Berube: 4/13/2014: "Well, he's a heads up player. He's got skill and he has composure with the puck. He's a skill guy but he's got composure, and I thought he played a good game." 4/25/2014: “He’s smart with the puck. He makes plays sometimes, and everybody on the bench...
The Mutual Need Between Brayden Schenn And The Flyers
July 26th, 2014 The Flyers have a dilemma and Brayden Schenn may have a solution; at least they hope so. After trading a piece of their top line to Columbus in Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia's limited salary cap leaves the vacant left wing position... well, vacant. But after signing a two-year bridge contract before July 1st's free agency season, Schenn...
Is Jason Akeson the Next P.A. Parenteau?
June 11th, 2014 In Jason Akeson's second career shift in the NHL, in a meaningless regular season game in the 2012-13 season, he scored his first goal. The goal was a beautiful, bar-down shot over the shoulder of Craig Anderson. Scoring goals was nothing new for Jason Akeson, but scoring them in the NHL was. Before he made his NHL debut, he amassed 58...
Cup Drought Pushes Flyers Back to the Drawing Board
May 6th, 2014 Flyers fans will once again watch another team lift the Stanley Cup in June. Really, it's nothing new; 39 years to be exact. With Philadelphia's Stanley Cup drought a year away from turning four decades old, the organization is facing pivotal decisions. But who are these Flyers, and what do they need to put them over the top? Speed...
The Carcillo Effect and Other Rangers/Flyers Storylines
April 25th, 2014 Well, it's playoff time and the New York Rangers have a "professional agitator" in their lineup who drives other teams (and their fans) insane. Sound familiar? This year, Daniel Carcillo is the new Sean Avery, and his hate/hate relationship with Philly is obviously a big storyline for their first round series with the Philadelphia...
