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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…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized

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.…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Inconsistency Will Be the Death of the Flyers

Justin Johnson | February 8, 2012

The biggest concern regarding the 2011-12 Philadelphia Flyers is not one individual issue. It’s not just Ilya Bryzgalov’s lackluster season. It’s not the multiple personalities of the Flyers defensive corps.…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Re-visiting the Jeff Carter Trade

Alex Stallings | December 27, 2011

On June 23 Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson pulled off the biggest move of his tenure trading young winger Jakub Voracek…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Did Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren Violate The NHL’s Disclosure Policy?

Andrew Johnson | December 13, 2011

The news Tuesday that Flyers forward and current league leader in points Claude Giroux would be out indefinitely due to a concussion was just the latest in a series of…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Ilya Bryzgalov’s Confidence Issue

Ed Miller | November 1, 2011

For the Philadelphia Flyers, it had been the same problem every season since the end of the Ron Hextall era over a decade ago – goaltending. The Flyers had a rotating door between the pipes…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Crush Senators in Ottawa 7-2 As Team’s Youth Breaks Out

Justin Johnson | October 19, 2011

The Flyers tonight did something they haven’t done recently. Have a good game against the Ottawa Senators while playing in Kanata, Ontario. The Flyers not only won but won big…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Draft Day Update: Rumblings From Around the Twin Cities

James Neveau | June 24, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, Minnesota – With the NHL Entry Draft a mere five and a half hours from beginning, things are starting to heat up around Xcel…

Categories NHL News, NHL Rumors

Six Flyers Who Could Be Trade Bait This Summer

Tim Kolupanowich | June 8, 2011

The Philadelphia Flyers have made a big step in their two-decade long search for a true starting goalie, securing the negotiating rights to Ilya Bryzgalov by sending left wing Matt…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Interview with Comcast-Spectacor President/COO Peter Luukko on the State of the Flyers, NHL TV Deal, Lemieux’s Comments, Spectrum Demolition and More

Justin Johnson | February 16, 2011

The overall success level of the Philadelphia Flyers organization since entering the league in 1967 has been excellent. For years, the Flyers have enjoyed great fan support. They have enjoyed…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Questioning the Simon Gagne trade

Bruce Hollingdrake | July 19, 2010

A Guest Post by Victor Filoromo At the very least, this is hard to digest. For ten years, Simon Gagne called Philadelphia home. He was as much a part of…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Hartnell Calls Out Officiating

Chris Shafer | February 1, 2009

A recent quote by Flyer winger Scott Hartnell boldly proclaims what many Philadelphians have been thinking for a while. “I think it has a lot to do with the crest we wear on our jerseys, with all our history and stuff like that, but we have to do a better job individually to keep our sticks where they belong.” Hartnell just so happens to lead the team in minor penalties. His claims are very bold.

Categories Philadelphia Flyers
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