Tag Archives: Paul Holmgren
Report: Flyers Trade With Toronto Not Imminent
The framework of the rumored deal that has the Flyers sending winger James van Riemsdyk to the Toronto Maple Leafs for physical defenseman Luke Schenn, makes financial and positional sense for each team. But solid theory is about where that … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Holmgren’s Plan for Flyers Looks Good After One Game
For one night, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren can relax. With a defensive-minded and perfectly-executed 2-1 road win against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins on Thursday at TD Garden, the young Flyers made the mad scientist GM look … Continue reading
Filed under 2011-12 Season
Cap Problems Once Again Forcing Holmgren’s Hand
Well, that didn’t take long. Painted into the salary cap corner thanks to the eye-opening play of Matt Read and Sean Couturier and the five-game stays-on-the-cap suspension of enforcer Jody Shelley, the Flyers and general manager Paul Holmgren are in … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
In Bryzgalov, Flyers Have Right Man for the Job
Immediately following their eye-opening sweep by the Boston Bruins in the second round of the playoffs, general manager Paul Holmgren and the Flyers went on a job hunt. Read More at Philly Sports Daily
Filed under 2011 offseason
Flyers Get Their Man in Bryzgalov, Now Need Money
With the headstrong decision to acquire the rights to Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov on Tuesday, the Flyers and general manager Paul Holmgren have got a legitimate No. 1 in their grasp. Now they just need the money to pay … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 offseason
Losing Prospects Continues Spiral for Flyers Farm System
With an overall disregard and an organizational back turn on drafting young talent, the Flyers prospect system is among the worst in the NHL. And as of Friday, by officially losing the rights to goaltender and lead prospect Joacim Eriksson, … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 offseason
Philly Sports Daily: Flyers Would be Smart to Part Ways with Carcillo
The future of Dan Carcillo in Philadelphia is up in the air once again. For the second season in a row, the truculent and maniacal forward is tapping into restricted free agency with the Flyers, looking for another contract. And … Continue reading
Filed under 2010-11 Playoffs
Philly Sports Daily: Richards Not to Blame for Flyers Lack of Accountability
Mike Richards isn’t the problem and neither is his captaincy with the Flyers. After being swept out of the postseason in effortless fashion by the Boston Bruins in the second round, fingers were pointed and blame was assigned — most … Continue reading
Filed under 2010-11 Playoffs
Flyers GM Holmgren gets Contract Extension
According to Anthony SanFilippo of the Delco Times, the contract of Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren has been extended for three years. The deal extends Holmgren through the 2013-14 season. As per team policy, the financial terms were not released.
Filed under 2009-10 season
Flyers’ Pronger “hopes” to be ready for opener
On July 27, Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger underwent minor surgery to clean out his damaged right knee. Following the successful procedure, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren stated that the 35-year old would be ”ready for the start of camp.” Holmgren … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
