Tag Archives: Paul Holmgren
The curious case of Ryan Parent
At 22 years old, Flyers’ defenseman Ryan Parent has suffered a plethora of injuries not equal to his age. Shoulder surgeries and groin issues have hampered his young career. But on Dec. 26, before a contest in Carolina, Parent quickly left the … Continue reading
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Flyers not rushing to decision on trade front
For all the Flyers’ fans expecting and clamoring for a trade before the holiday freeze on Dec. 19 — don’t hold your breath. On Wednesday, general manager Paul Holmgren made it clear that he wants more time to observe the … Continue reading
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Holmgren puts deadline on Betts deal
At one point in the 2009-10 offseason it seemed as if utility center Blair Betts and the Philadelphia Flyers were a match made in heaven. But with Friday’s season opener against Carolina creeping closer and Betts still remaining unsigned, it could … Continue reading
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Holmgren addresses Betts situation
During the second intermission of the Flyers’ final preseason game versus the Minnesota Wild, general manager Paul Holmgren held a small press conference saying that Blair Betts being inactive for the final game was simply circumstantial. He also mentioned ongoing … Continue reading
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Holmgren: JVR, Betts and Pyorala likely to make club
For much of the preseason, the major roster question was who general manager Paul Holmgren was going to decide to keep with the big club — James van Riemsdyk, Mika Pyorala or Blair Betts. But according to Holmgren, the Flyers … Continue reading
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Holmgren displeased about start to preseason
In last night’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in London, Ontario, the Flyers chased the puck and achieved very little offensively. This, matched with Tuesday’s lifeless 3-1 loss to Detroit, has some of the Flyers’ brass unnerved. “I … Continue reading
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Flyers announce training camp roster, including Mark Bell?
With less than two weeks until the Flyers open their 2009-10 training camp, the team has announced the official roster with one curious addition. Along with many of the regulars assumed to show up, the Flyers have added 29-year old, … Continue reading
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Source: Flyers have agreement with forward Lukas Kaspar?
According to an overseas source and now this NHL free agency site, the Flyers may have come to terms with 6’2, 225 lbs., Czech forward Lukas Kaspar. Kaspar was drafted 22nd overall in the 2004 NHL entry draft by the … Continue reading
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Flyers name Paddock Assistant GM
The Flyers made two administrative moves on Thursday, hiring Jeff Reese as the official goaltending instructor and naming Phantoms’ coach John Paddock the assistant General Manager. Reese, who was formally with the Tampa Bay organization,was rumored to be offered the … Continue reading
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Pronger already a hit in Philly
After answering a multitude of media questions during his introductory press conference on Monday, Pronger had the room laughing, as he cracked jokes and oozed confidence, saying all the right things in the process. “I’m very excited,” said Pronger, when … Continue reading
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