Newly appointed goalie coach Jeff Reese, has spent little time in Philadelphia outside of looking at houses with his wife. But even after limited sessions with new Flyers’ goalie Ray Emery, Reese’s first order of duty includes calming the aggressive backstop.
“We’ve been on the ice twice and he’s really itching to go,” said Reese about [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Offseason’
July 14, 2009
Jeff Reese’s early advice to Emery: Slow Down
July 8, 2009
LA pushing hard for Hartnell. Could it work?
According to hockeybuzz.com blogger Matthew Barry, despite acquiring big-name forward Ryan Smyth to help bolster the offense, the Kings are still looking to add a “gritty winger” to the mix. And from what a source tells Barry, LA has its eye focused hard on Flyers’ forward Scott Hartnell.
July 7, 2009
Pronger inks seven-year extension with Flyers
According to Sportsnet.ca, 34-year old defenseman Chris Pronger has signed a seven-year, $35 million extension with the Flyers, likely keeping him in orange and black for the rest of his career. The contract is front loaded for a cap hit of close to $5 million per season. He was also given a no movement clause.
“We [...]
July 7, 2009
Epic misplay on Biron’s behalf could cost him dearly
With one gross misplay of the NHL free agent market, along with failing basic economics, former Flyers’ goaltender Marty Biron must suck up his pride if he even wants to be a part of the NHL next season.
Coming into free agency, Biron and his agent Gilles Lupien took the hard-line stance of demanding a starting [...]
July 7, 2009
Flyers’ 2009 prospect camp begins this week
On Monday, the greenest Flyers gather in Voorhees, N.J., to begin another week-long conditioning camp. And although camp this year is less exciting than its recent predecessors, it still makes for some interesting story lines.
July 6, 2009
Pending UFA signing for the Flyers?
According to Flyers’ writer Chuck Gormley, during Monday’s press conference for defenseman Chris Pronger, Pronger’s agent Pat Morris stated he was meeting with Flyers’ General Manager Paul Holmgren over one of his unsigned clients.
Per Gormley…
“Agent Pat Morris told me he would be discussing with Paul Holmgren a possible contract offer for one of his free-agent [...]
July 3, 2009
Philabright projected Flyers’ line combinations
Philadelphia Inquirer writer Sam Carchidi wrote a piece designing the projected Flyers’ line combinations for the 2009-10 season. He put Ian Laperriere on the second line wing and Mike Richards centering the third line with Arron Asham and Daniel Carcillo. Being moved by the article, I decided to take it upon myself to put together [...]
July 1, 2009
Flyers sign Laperriere to three-year deal
According to a report from The Fourth Period, the Flyers have come to terms with former Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere. The deal is worth three years, $3.5 million.
Laperriere can play center, but is known best for playing the right wing. The 35-year old veteran is known mostly for his grit, scoring just seven goals [...]
July 1, 2009
Flyers sign Boucher
According to The Fourth Period, the Flyers (as expected) have made a deal with backup goalie Brian Boucher for two years, $1.8 million.
Former first round pick by the Flyers in 1995, Boucher played three seasons with the orange and black before becoming a journeyman backup. The 32-year old Rhode Island native played a vital role [...]
July 1, 2009
Pittsburgh targets Knuble
According to multiple sources, including Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Penguins are ready to pursue former Flyers’ forward Mike Knuble “Somewhat aggressively.”
Many believed that after signing Bill Guerin to a one-year, $2 million contact, that the Western Pennsylvania club filled its quota for a big, front of the net-type guy. However, with Ruslan [...]
