Monthly Archives: September 2009
Holmgren puts deadline on Betts deal
At one point in the 2009-10 offseason it seemed as if utility center Blair Betts and the Philadelphia Flyers were a match made in heaven. But with Friday’s season opener against Carolina creeping closer and Betts still remaining unsigned, it could … Continue reading
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JVR makes final roster
On the final day of roster deliberation, former second overall pick James van Riemsdyk told the media that he will be traveling with team to start the season, which begins Friday in Carolina. Traveling with the team on roster deadline day means … Continue reading
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Holmgren addresses Betts situation
During the second intermission of the Flyers’ final preseason game versus the Minnesota Wild, general manager Paul Holmgren held a small press conference saying that Blair Betts being inactive for the final game was simply circumstantial. He also mentioned ongoing … Continue reading
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Jones clears waivers; Betts signing expected
Three days after being placed on waivers, defenseman Randy Jones has not been picked up, therefore automatically assigning him with the Adirondack Phantoms. The cost-cutting move drops $2.75 million from the Flyers’ roster which gives the team the ability to … Continue reading
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Holmgren: JVR, Betts and Pyorala likely to make club
For much of the preseason, the major roster question was who general manager Paul Holmgren was going to decide to keep with the big club — James van Riemsdyk, Mika Pyorala or Blair Betts. But according to Holmgren, the Flyers … Continue reading
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Flyers will waive Randy Jones
The Daily News has confirmed through team sources that the Flyers will waive defenseman Randy Jones sometime this weekend. The move will put the sixth defensive spot up the grabs between Ole-Kristian Tollefsen and Danny Syvret, one of whom will … Continue reading
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Carcillo rocks Devils Mark Fraser
Many skeptics of Dan Carcillo believe that if the aggressive forward chooses to fight over try to be a productive player, than he is no better than a middleweight enforcer on a scoring line. But if he continues throwing fists … Continue reading
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Roster decisions coming next week
General manager Paul Holmgren told the media that he expects to make a decision on the fate of Blair Betts sometime after Saturday’s preseason game in New Jersey. He also mentioned that the status of James van Riemsdyk and Mika … Continue reading
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Flyers trade Hersley to Nashville for future considerations
A signing may be brewing in Flyers Land. Up against the 50-contract limit with 49, the Flyers have traded defenseman Patrik Hersley to Nashville for future considerations. The move gives the Flyers 48 contracts, allowing them to possibly sign forward … Continue reading
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Rosters set for Flyers home debut
In tonight’s preseason debut at the Wachovia Center against the Detroit Red Wings, the Flyers have slimmed down their roster and will be presenting a squad that will look very similar to the one on opening day. For the first … Continue reading
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