Monthly Archives: July 2010
RFA deals pacing potential market for Flyers’ Giroux
On Friday morning, 23-year-old Boston Bruins forward and restricted free agent Blake Wheeler was signed to a one-year, $2.2 million arbiter-ruled contract with the team. On July 21, 22-year-old St. Louis Blues forward David Perron inked a two-year deal with … Continue reading
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Wachovia Center ranks well in cleanliness study
According to a study by ESPN.com, the Wachovia Center had 15% of its vendors in “critical violation” of the health code in 2009. “Inspectors found evidence of mouse and fruit fly infestations at one bar location.” As revolting as that sounds, the … Continue reading
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2011 NHL All Star Game logo unveiled
On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes unveiled the official logo for the 2011 NHL All Star Game, which will take place on Jan. 30, 2011 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. The logo was designed in almost complete red as … Continue reading
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Flyers secure F-Darroll Powe for 2010-11
According to Capgeek.com, the Flyers have tied up the final loose end of the offseason by re-signing RFA forward Darroll Powe to a one-year, $725,000 deal on Wednesday night. The contract is a $205,000 raise from what he made last … Continue reading
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Betts could miss start to Flyers regular season
In an interview with CSN on Tuesday and confirmed by CSNPhilly’s Sarah Baicker, Flyers center Blair Betts hinted that he may miss training camp and the start of the regular season as he recovers from major offseason shoulder surgery. “It’s … Continue reading
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Flyers trade Simon Gagne to Tampa Bay for D-Walker, 4th rounder
With sadness but understanding, the wait is mercifully over — the Flyers have officially traded forward Simon Gagne to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Matt Walker and a fourth round pick in the 2011 NHL entry draft.
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Daily Local: Nick Luukko welcomed to the pros.
VOORHEES, N.J. – From the little league rink at Ice Line Arena in West Goshen to the professional practice ice at the Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J., 18-year-old Westtown native Nick Luukko has come a long way … Continue reading
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Shelley Game: Enforcer’s role with Flyers
When the Flyers acquired big-bodied forward Jody Shelley, on July 1 for $1.1 million a year for three years, fans shrieked in confusion. Why? They asked. Why would general manager Paul Holmgren pay that much for an enforcer that will … Continue reading
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Flyers sign F-Carcillo for one year, one million
According to a press release by the organization on Tuesday, the Flyers have officially signed restricted free agent Dan Carcillo to a one-year deal worth just a shade over $1 million ($1.075). He will remain a RFA after next season. … Continue reading
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