Tag Archives: Chris Pronger
Pronger Breaks Concussion Silence
It’s been nearly two months since Flyers captain Chris Pronger’s career took a turn for the concussed. On Nov. 21, he was placed on long-term injured reserve and was declared out for the remainder of the 2011-12 season with concerning and lingering concussion … Continue reading
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Could Carolina’s Gleason, Allen Be On Flyers’ Wishlist?
With Chris Pronger out for the season with post-concussion syndrome, general manager Paul Holmgren and the Flyers are expected to shop for a minute-eating defenseman to fill the void and solidify the team’s blue line for the stretch run. According … 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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Philly Sports Daily: Key to Game 2 for Flyers vs Bruins
Facing a crucial Game 2 on Monday against the Boston Bruins, the Flyers need a physical and emotional overhaul if they plan to leave Philadelphia with a split. From the coaches to Brian Boucher in net, the Flyers must be … Continue reading
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Philly Sports Daily: Flyers Defense Takes Shape With Return of Chris Pronger
Since Chris Pronger’s Game 6 return to the line up, the talk has been of his impact on the power play, his veteran presence and the spark he could and did provide. That’s all true and proved so in the … Continue reading
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Philly Sports Daily: Flyers Showing Heart Despite Cloud of Issues
Gritting their teeth to overcome the crippling effects of poor goaltending, some how, some way, the Flyers are coming home for Game 7. And hidden under the cloud of poor personnel decisions, backstop philosophies and power play inefficiency, the Flyers … Continue reading
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Philly Sports Daily: Flyers Should Prepare for Life Without Pronger
VOORHEES, N.J. — The Flyers are not the same team without Chris Pronger. That’s an easily stated fact. The 17-year veteran works like a pillar, particularly in the postseason, holding strong as everything collapses around him. His grit, violence and … Continue reading
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Ending Slide will take Mental Tune-Up for Flyers
Kris Versteeg gathered the puck in the defensive zone early in the second period of Sunday’s Flyers-Rangers contest at Madison Square Garden. From his own slot, the newly acquired forward tried to brainlessly push the disc through hard-checking Rangers’ forward … Continue reading
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Flyers D-Pronger Leaves Game After Blocking Shot
Late in the third period of Thursday’s 4-3 overtime win against the New York Islanders, Flyers’ defenseman Chris Pronger blocked a shot with what appeared to be his left wrist. The 36-year-old waited until the play stopped before going directly … Continue reading
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Are the Flyers Overrated?
Yes, they are, according to a CBCSports.ca and NHLPA.com players poll. Of the players surveyed, four-percent said the Flyers are the most overrated team in hockey. The vote ranks them fifth behind the San Jose Sharks (10%), Montreal Canadiens (11%) … Continue reading
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