Tag Archives: Luca Sbisa

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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Filed under 2009-10 season, Around the NHL, Offseason

Sbisa in for Carcillo at forward

The Flyers have announced that rookie Luca Sbisa will replace suspended Daniel Carcillo as forward for game two of the Flyers – Penguins first-round series.  Naturally a defenseman, Sbisa has played forward on the fourth line sparingly for the Flyers … Continue reading

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Filed under Prospects, Stanley Cup Playoffs

Playoff hockey?? Carcillo suspended for game two for gloved punch

In the NHL rulebook, it states that any player engaging in entertaining naughty activity in the final moments of a game can be suspended and the coach of the team be fined.  For the Flyers, it was Daniel Carcillo with … Continue reading

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Filed under Injuries, Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sbisa gets first goal as professional

One day after playing noticeably bad in his first game with the Phantoms, defenseman Luca Sbisa recovered big time, by scoring his first professional goal and adding an assist in the Phantoms’ 3-2 loss to the Hershey Bears, Saturday. The … Continue reading

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Parent to return, amateur experiment to end and Sbisa back with team

Given the circumstance, amateur defenseman turn NHL blue liner for the day, David Sloane, did not have a bad game on Thursday, despite only getting 6:44 of ice time and having one blocked shot. But there is something to say … Continue reading

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Filed under 2008-09 season, Injuries, Prospects

Parent out, Syvret recalled and Sbisa to return

The tweak of the groin that knocked Flyers’ defenseman Ryan Parent out in the middle of Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers, will keep him out on more contest.  The Flyers were tinkering with the idea that Parent would be … Continue reading

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Sbisa has his mind set on the future with the Flyers

Currently playing the role of top defenseman for the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL,  Flyers’ prospect Luca Sbisa has big goals in mind and his offseason already planned. “I’m going to go back to Switzerland for a little bit this … Continue reading

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