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Bobrovsky Makes Case as Flyers Winter Classic Starter
It was an important rivalry game against good competition in a pressurized environment. And the Flyers goaltender stood tall to prop up his team and also preserve the win. However, the rarity wasn’t provided by franchise selection and HBO star … Continue reading
Filed under 2011-12 Season
Bryzgalov Failing to Pull Weight and Contract with Flyers
In a season filled with average-at-best play from their $51-million franchise goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, the horrid 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night may be the low point. And that’s saying something. Bryzgalov allowed five goals on … Continue reading
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Returning Schenn Needs to Shed Looming Injury Label
For the third time this season, Brayden Schenn is set to make a long-awaited return to the Flyers. On Monday, Schenn, who suffered a concussion on Dec. 3 against the Phoenix Coyotes, practiced with active-roster linemates, Zac Rinaldo and Harry … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
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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December Hasn’t Been Kind to Flyers’ van Riemsdyk
It’s not a secret that 22-year-old James van Riemsdyk isn’t having the season that many, including the Flyers, expected after inking a six-year, $25.5-million contract this offseason. And it seems that as the weather gets colder, so does the forward’s … Continue reading
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Giroux Recovering but He’s Not Out of the Woods Yet.
On Sunday, the Flyers aroused the optimism of their fan base by releasing a surprise photograph of concussed Claude Giroux practicing in a non-contact jersey. Not only did the team’s star forward and leading scorer make the trip to Colorado, … Continue reading
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Bruins Show Flyers How Far They Are From The Top
WELLS FARGO CENTER — The Boston Bruins walked into the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday afternoon and punched the Flyers right in the mouth. “That’s for thinking you’re the best team in the Eastern Conference.” Before the red-hot but injury-plagued Flyers … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Flyers Testing Depth Once More with Injury to Giroux
What’s one more injury for the Flyers? Through 28 games, the Flyers have built their Atlantic Division-leading success on the back of their depth. Role players, rookies and everyone in between has been asked to grab a bigger role, play … 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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Ducks Boudreau Slams Flyers for Diving
Whether he’s residing in the East or out on the West Coast, some things never change for Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau. Regardless of where he’s behind the bench, he doesn’t like or respect the Flyers. On Saturday, after his … Continue reading
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