Category Archives: Around the NHL
Healthy Crosby is a Good Thing for Flyers
Easily the most detested, scathed and ridiculed player the Flyers have faced since 2005, Sidney Crosby has played the part of shining white knight to Philadelphia’s dark side bullies with perfection. With his nice-boy image and his sparkling reputation around … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 offseason, Around the NHL
New outlook Downie finding groove in Tampa
When forward Steve Downie was traded to Tampa Bay early last offseason for defenseman Matt Carle, many believed it to be a sign that the Flyers’ organization had finally given up on dealing with his disciplinary issues on and off … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Rangers Gaborik already hurting
When the Rangers acquired sniper Marian Gaborik this past offseason for 5-years, $7.5 million, many critics noted that if the highly talented, but fragile player could only hack an average of 50 games a season with Minnesota, there was little chance … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL, Injuries
Marshall’s leadership shines among prospects
VOORHEES — 20-year old Kevin Marshall has seen himself quickly rise to the top of the organization’s prospect ranks since being selected by the Flyers 41st overall in the 2007 draft. The gritty stay-at-home blue liner is armed with a … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Adirondack Phantoms, Around the NHL, Prospects
Betts signs with Flyers as try out
As I first reported on my Twitter (@philabright), the Flyers have signed forward Blair Betts to a training camp try out beginning on Sept. 13. At 6’3, 210 lbs., Betts is a top-notch defensive forward and penalty killer. Averaging about … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
Flyers show interest in Edmonton’s Schremp
According to the Edmonton Journal, 23-year old flashy forward Rob Schremp, who is fresh off a one-year, two-way deal with the Oilers, may be available via waivers or trade and the Flyers have shown interest. “Schremp could have signed for … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL, Offseason
Former captain Smith to retire after 17 years
After 17 years, one of the game’s toughest and most respected warriors has decided to hang up his skates. “This summer, as I was training and working out, I just didn’t feel it. It’s just time to take on something … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
“No truth” to Eminger rumor
It was reported but not confirmed that defenseman Steve Eminger would attend Flyers’ training camp as a try out, similar to what Bryan Berard did last season before signing in the KHL. But I have been told by a Flyers … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL, Free Agents, Offseason
Novotny could be in UFA cards for the Flyers
According to the Swiss League hockey magazine Slapshot, defensive center and former Blue Jacket Jiri Novotny, is waiting on a contract offer by the Flyers before making the decision to depart for the KHL. Per rough google translation … “The … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL, Free Agents, Offseason
Esche shows acting skills in KHL commercial
Former Flyer Robert Esche may be an NHL outcast, but in Russia, he’s a TV star. Thanks to Kevin Allen from USA Today for the find, Esche is featured in one of four KHL TV commercials, in which it appears … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL
