Monthly Archives: July 2009
Sporting News: Pronger deal under league investigation
One day after news broke that the NHL was looking into the 12-year deal that brought Marian Hossa to Chicago, a league insider told The Sporting News that the NHL has turned its omnipotent head toward Chris Pronger’s seven-year deal … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Flyers officially ink Tollefsen to one-year deal
After putting on the stall tactics for a day, the Flyers have officially inked 25-year old defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen to a one-year deal. Terms were not immediately disclosed. “I feel great. I am really excited to be coming to Philadelphia,” … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Free Agents
Clarke roasts Pens in interview
Outspoken former captain and General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers Bob Clarke, has never been one to mince words. And given the chance by The Hockey News’ Alan Bass, Clarke immediately attacked the credibility of the Penguins’ organization.
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Josh Gratton lands in Atlanta
According to capgeek, Philly fan favorite and spirited pugilist Josh Gratton, has agreed to a one-year deal worth $600,000, with the Atlanta Thrashers. Gratton, 26, began his career in Philadelphia in 2004, and was re-acquired from Nashville on Oct. 2008, … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Upshall signs short-term deal with Phoenix
After both sides admitted being far apart on a new deal, the Coyotes have officially come to terms on a one-year, $1.5 million deal with former Flyer and RFA Scottie Upshall. “We are excited to have signed Scottie Upshall to a new … Continue reading
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Holmgren stalling on signing Tollefsen
According to the initial report on Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, the gritty blue-liner was all-but signed pending a passed physical. Well, the physical results are in, but Tollefsen remains just “a player of interest.” “He checked out OK,” General Manager Paul Holmgren told the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Free Agents, Offseason
Gilbert hired to take over Phantoms
With former coach John Paddock taking over Assistant General Manager duties, the Adirondack Phantoms have hired former Calgary Flames and Toronto Marlies’ coach Greg Gilbert as the head coach for the 2009-10 AHL season. “We are pleased to add Greg … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Adirondack Phantoms
LeClair selected to US hockey Hall of Fame class of 2009
Former Flyer and 1993 Stanley Cup champion John LeClair, has been selected to the USA hockey Hall of Fame class of 2009 “I’d like to thank USA hockey,” he said. ” I grew up in the age of the ’80 … Continue reading
Filed under Offseason
Fans line up by the hundreds for Philly-Toronto preseason tickets
For the past five years, the Flyers have hosted a special preseason game at the Comcast-Spectacor owned John Labatt Centre in London, ON. But they have never seen a draw like this. “They were gone within minutes,” said Brian Green, … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, preseason
SanFilippo: Flyers to sign D-Tollefsen
Anthony SanFilippo of the Delco Times is reporting that former Columbus defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen will be in town by the end of the weekend for a physical. And if the 6’2, 211 lbs. blue liner passes all that’s thrown at … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL, Free Agents
