Category Archives: Around the NHL
Las Vegas Sun: Emery makes it rain at Bellagio
It’s too bad Joffrey Lupul couldn’t stick around long enough to party with Ray Emery, because it seems like he could have learned a thing or two. According to Friday’s celebrity sighting piece in the Las Vegas Sun, the Flyers’ … Continue reading
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Knuble hopes for no boo birds upon his return to Philly
Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo’s Puck Daddy, managed a Q&A sit down with former Flyer and new Washington Capital Mike Knuble. And although Mike didn’t discuss his time in Philly much, he still hit on what reaction he hopes to get … Continue reading
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Roenick almost ready to call it a career
After 1332 NHL games, 513 goals and countless memories made with his demeanor on and off the ice, former Flyer and all-time great Jeremy Roenick, appears to be riding off into the sunset. But he’s not quite ready to admit … Continue reading
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Lupul looking to turn career corner in place he calls home
Notorious playboy and underachiever Joffrey Lupul, has been traded three times since being drafted seventh overall by Anaheim in 2002. But after two growing years in Philadelphia, Lupul finds himself back in his old stomping grounds of California. And this … Continue reading
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Flyers sign journeyman forward Ward
The Flyers kept the depth forward signings rolling on Saturday, by inking right winger Jason Ward to a one-year, $500,000 deal. The contract is two way. Ward, the 11th overall pick in the 1997 NHL entry draft, has played 336 … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Adirondack Phantoms, Around the NHL, Free Agents
Kolanos and Pyorala deals released
According to Bill Meltzer of hockeybuzz.com, the Flyers have signed Krys Kolanos and Mika Pyorala each to one-year contracts for $500,000. Although the Flyers have not officially announced the signings, they are complete. Both players were inked days ago as … Continue reading
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