Category Archives: 2011-12 Season
Flyers F-Rinaldo Day-to-Day With Upper-Body Injury
The Flyers will be down another forward on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild, as tenacious winger Zac Rinaldo has been officially labeled day-to-day with an upper-body injury according to general manager Paul Holmgren. The injury is the second in … Continue reading
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The Wait is Over for Brayden Schenn
CITIZENS BANK PARK – It took 18 career games, a myriad of injuries to push through and a hockey stage never before seen in Philadelphia. But in story tale fashion, in the second period of Monday’s Winter Classic at Citizens Bank … Continue reading
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Lindros Saga Finds Magical Conclusion
CITIZENS BANK PARK — The joyous smile plastered on Eric Lindros’ face after Saturday Alumni Game at Citizens Bank Park was matched only in magnitude by the ear-to-ear grins of a nostalgic Philly crowd, that stood in awe and ovation as … Continue reading
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Bobrovsky Makes Case as Flyers Winter Classic Starter
It was an important rivalry game against good competition in a pressurized environment. And the Flyers goaltender stood tall to prop up his team and also preserve the win. However, the rarity wasn’t provided by franchise selection and HBO star … Continue reading
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Bryzgalov Failing to Pull Weight and Contract with Flyers
In a season filled with average-at-best play from their $51-million franchise goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, the horrid 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night may be the low point. And that’s saying something. Bryzgalov allowed five goals on … Continue reading
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Giroux Recovering but He’s Not Out of the Woods Yet.
On Sunday, the Flyers aroused the optimism of their fan base by releasing a surprise photograph of concussed Claude Giroux practicing in a non-contact jersey. Not only did the team’s star forward and leading scorer make the trip to Colorado, … Continue reading
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Flyers Testing Depth Once More with Injury to Giroux
What’s one more injury for the Flyers? Through 28 games, the Flyers have built their Atlantic Division-leading success on the back of their depth. Role players, rookies and everyone in between has been asked to grab a bigger role, play … Continue reading
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Flyers Should Play Cautious With Giroux Injury
It could be felt across Philadelphia. The type of fear and trepidation that only a head trauma injury could bring. Late in the second period of Saturday night’s 5-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, an ill-fated and misplayed body … Continue reading
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Ducks Boudreau Slams Flyers for Diving
Whether he’s residing in the East or out on the West Coast, some things never change for Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau. Regardless of where he’s behind the bench, he doesn’t like or respect the Flyers. On Saturday, after his … Continue reading
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Crowded Lineup with Schenn is Good Problem for Flyers
The news of Brayden Schenn’s recall from the AHL’s Adirondack Phantoms on Wednesday, sent a shockwave of excitement and confusion through the Flyers’ faithful, who have become smitten with the current make of their squad, fourth-liners and all. Coming off … Continue reading
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