Category Archives: 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
Pronger arrives early for camp
Other than being one of the top defenseman in the league, Chris Pronger was brought in by the Flyers to be an active leader and influence for the young core. And with a month still remaining before training camp on … Continue reading
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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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Holmgren stalling on signing Tollefsen
According to the initial report on Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, the gritty blue-liner was all-but signed pending a passed physical. Well, the physical results are in, but Tollefsen remains just “a player of interest.” “He checked out OK,” General Manager Paul Holmgren told the … Continue reading
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LeClair selected to US hockey Hall of Fame class of 2009
Former Flyer and 1993 Stanley Cup champion John LeClair, has been selected to the USA hockey Hall of Fame class of 2009 “I’d like to thank USA hockey,” he said. ” I grew up in the age of the ’80 … Continue reading
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Finally Official: Flyers sign Kaspar
After weeks of speculation, the Flyers have made it official with former San Jose forward Lukas Kaspar. The former first-round selection in2004 was let go by the Sharks after underachieving and spending the majority of his pro career in the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Adirondack Phantoms, Free Agents, Offseason
Clearing up the Kempe and Bodrov situations
Despite clear interest by the Flyers’ organization, prospects Mario Kempe and Denis Bodrov will not attend any sort of training camp this season.
Filed under 2009-10 season, Adirondack Phantoms, Free Agents, Offseason, Prospects
Sbisa given big opportunity in Anaheim
When 18-year old Luca Sbisa was traded to Anaheim in the blockbuster deal for defenseman Chris Pronger, many Flyers’ fans believed that despite the loss of the popular blue line standout, Sbisa would be moving on to a good situation … Continue reading
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Jeff Reese’s early advice to Emery: Slow Down
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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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