December 30, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Bob-in-net-vs-Pens-starting-Winter-Class?blockID=621154&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Holmgren weighs in on Bryz's struggles
December 29, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-GM-Holmgren-Bryz-has-to-be-better?blockID=620484&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-GM-Holmgren-Bryz-has-to-be-better?blockID=620484&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Talbot ready for return to Pittsburgh, Jagr reluctant
December 29, 2011
Talbot
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Talbot-has-Pens-game-circled-on-calendar?blockID=619810&feedID=695
Jagr
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Testy-Jagr-returns-to-Pittsburgh-to-face?blockID=620908&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Talbot
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Talbot-has-Pens-game-circled-on-calendar?blockID=619810&feedID=695
Jagr
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Testy-Jagr-returns-to-Pittsburgh-to-face?blockID=620908&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Schenn back against Tampa
December 27, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Relieved-Schenn-to-return-vs-Lightning?blockID=619766&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Relieved-Schenn-to-return-vs-Lightning?blockID=619766&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Everyone!
December 24, 2011Thank you to everyone who has read the blog. I realize that it has just been a list of links lately, and once again I apologize for that; My research paper requires a lot of work. But for those of you who have stuck with me and remain patient, I really appreciate your support. Thank you. You can expect full articles to return on January 10th, and I will also be looking to improve the blog as well.
Thank you for all of the support. Merry Christmas!
- Nick
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
JVR injured?
December 22, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/eagles-talk/post/is-van-riemsdyk-playing-with-an-injury?blockID=617370&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/eagles-talk/post/is-van-riemsdyk-playing-with-an-injury?blockID=617370&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Lavi, Ott altercation
December 22, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Laviolette-Stars-Ott-get-into-altercatio?blockID=617042&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Laviolette-Stars-Ott-get-into-altercatio?blockID=617042&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Jagr's 657th makes him 11th in all-time goals
December 22, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Jagr-passes-Shanahan-on-all-time-goals-l?blockID=617140&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Jagr-passes-Shanahan-on-all-time-goals-l?blockID=617140&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
"Concussion Debate" Roundtable
December 21, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/12/21/11/CSN-Roundtable-Examining-the-concussion-/v11_package_landing_blog.html?blockID=616566&feedID=10698
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/12/21/11/CSN-Roundtable-Examining-the-concussion-/v11_package_landing_blog.html?blockID=616566&feedID=10698
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Bob to start, Giroux game time decision
December 21, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Bobrovsky-to-start-in-net-against?blockID=616918&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Bobrovsky-to-start-in-net-against?blockID=616918&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
No concussion for Couturier
December 20, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Couturier-doing-well-not-concussed?blockID=615442&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Couturier-doing-well-not-concussed?blockID=615442&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Giroux possibly returning against Dallas
December 20, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Signs-point-to-Girouxs-playing-Wednesday?blockID=615996&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Signs-point-to-Girouxs-playing-Wednesday?blockID=615996&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Monday, December 19, 2011
Rinaldo, 'Hit was clean'
December 19, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Rinaldo-says-Lucic-hit-was-clean?blockID=614782&feedID=6572
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Rinaldo-says-Lucic-hit-was-clean?blockID=614782&feedID=6572
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Lilja, Holmstrom recalled
Decdember 18, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-recall-Holmstrom-Lilja?blockID=614496&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-recall-Holmstrom-Lilja?blockID=614496&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Giroux returns to practice
December 19, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Giroux-back-on-ice-at-Flyers-practice?blockID=614606&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Giroux-back-on-ice-at-Flyers-practice?blockID=614606&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Couturier released from hospital
December 19, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Couturier-released-from-hospital?blockID=614552&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Couturier-released-from-hospital?blockID=614552&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Pronger out for the rest of the season and playoffs
December 15, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Flyers-Pronger-out-for-remainder-of-seas?blockID=613066&feedID=704
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Flyers-Pronger-out-for-remainder-of-seas?blockID=613066&feedID=704
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Schenn back to full practice
December 15, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Schenn-practices-in-full-after-layoff?blockID=612060&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Schenn-practices-in-full-after-layoff?blockID=612060&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Pronger's status
December 15, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Injury-update-Pronger-met-with-neurologi?blockID=612308&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Injury-update-Pronger-met-with-neurologi?blockID=612308&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
24/7 premieres tonight on HBO at 10 P.M.
December 14, 2011
Player's thoughts
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=606493
- Courtesy of Flyers.NHL.com
Player's thoughts
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=606493
- Courtesy of Flyers.NHL.com
Schenn returns to practice
December 14, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Schenn-practices-in-full-after-layoff?blockID=612060&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Schenn-practices-in-full-after-layoff?blockID=612060&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Winter Classic News
December 14, 2011
Flyers Alumni to hold Skate Zone practices
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-alumni-to-practice-before-Winter-?blockID=611502&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Clarke, Barber named AHL All-Star Classic honorary captains
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Clarke-Barber-to-serve-as-honorary-capta?blockID=611442&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Flyers Alumni to hold Skate Zone practices
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-alumni-to-practice-before-Winter-?blockID=611502&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Clarke, Barber named AHL All-Star Classic honorary captains
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Clarke-Barber-to-serve-as-honorary-capta?blockID=611442&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Giroux has concussion, out indefinitely
December 13, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Giroux-out-indefinitely-with-concussion?blockID=611222&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Giroux-out-indefinitely-with-concussion?blockID=611222&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Monday, December 12, 2011
Giroux has whiplash
December 12, 2012
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Holmgren-Giroux-injury-appears-to-be-whi?blockID=610916&feedID=704&awid=7916965532742935082-689
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Holmgren-Giroux-injury-appears-to-be-whi?blockID=610916&feedID=704&awid=7916965532742935082-689
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Winter Classic festivities
December 12, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Winter-Classic-now-a-three-day-festival?blockID=610786&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Winter-Classic-now-a-three-day-festival?blockID=610786&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Snider and the US Hockey Hall of Fame
December 12, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Snider-Hockey-will-leave-a-lasting-legac?blockID=609656&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Snider-Hockey-will-leave-a-lasting-legac?blockID=609656&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Jagr tied for 11th on all-time goals list
December 12, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Jagr-ties-Shanahan-for-11th-all-time-in-?blockID=609788&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Jagr-ties-Shanahan-for-11th-all-time-in-?blockID=609788&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Giroux out vs. Washington
December 12, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Giroux-doesnt-practice-wont-play-vs-Caps?blockID=610526&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Giroux-doesnt-practice-wont-play-vs-Caps?blockID=610526&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Injury Update
December 12, 2011
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-injury-update-Giroux-Bryz-Pronger?blockID=610086&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-injury-update-Giroux-Bryz-Pronger?blockID=610086&feedID=695
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Flyers win 5 straight
December 12, 2011
Lightning 2, Flyers 5
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020425
-Courtesy of Flyers.NHL.com
Lightning 2, Flyers 5
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020425
-Courtesy of Flyers.NHL.com
Important Notice
December 12, 2011
Hello everyone,
Christmas is rapidly approaching, and because of that, unfortunately, my school work is piling up before break. I would like to apologize now, as I will not be able to fully update the blog over the next few weeks. I have a very big research paper that I have to work on in my english class, and that has been calling for a lot of my attention. Although I will not be writing in the blog, I will post links to all the lastest news and reports. So, you still have something there. Expect this to last for a couple weeks; the paper is due in early January. Again, I am very sorry and I apologize for any inconvience.
Happy Holidays!
- Nick
Hello everyone,
Christmas is rapidly approaching, and because of that, unfortunately, my school work is piling up before break. I would like to apologize now, as I will not be able to fully update the blog over the next few weeks. I have a very big research paper that I have to work on in my english class, and that has been calling for a lot of my attention. Although I will not be writing in the blog, I will post links to all the lastest news and reports. So, you still have something there. Expect this to last for a couple weeks; the paper is due in early January. Again, I am very sorry and I apologize for any inconvience.
Happy Holidays!
- Nick
Friday, December 9, 2011
Another late addition to the alumni game
December 9, 2011
The roster for the Winter Classic alumni game is loaded with hall of famers and past fan favorites from the Rangers and the Flyers.
However, there were a few big names missing from the roster, particularly one on the Ranger's side. Mark Messier.
Messier originally was not on the roster, but now CSNPhilly.com is reporting that he will play for the Rangers alumni.
Messier originally declined because he was scheduled to have shoulder surgery, but he will not have it now until after the game.
Compared to the Flyer's alumni roster, it does make the Ranger's look a little better.
The roster for the Winter Classic alumni game is loaded with hall of famers and past fan favorites from the Rangers and the Flyers.
However, there were a few big names missing from the roster, particularly one on the Ranger's side. Mark Messier.
Messier originally was not on the roster, but now CSNPhilly.com is reporting that he will play for the Rangers alumni.
Messier originally declined because he was scheduled to have shoulder surgery, but he will not have it now until after the game.
Compared to the Flyer's alumni roster, it does make the Ranger's look a little better.
Captain Pronger out indefinitely
December 9, 2011
So now the virus has become "concussion-like symptoms" based on the words of Flyer's GM Paul Holmgren.
Chris Pronger, who has missed the last nine games with a virus and opting to have knee surgery, is now out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.
In fact, Holmgren, or anyone else in the organization for that matter, still has no idea what is wrong with Pronger.
"We got [Pronger] checked out (for a concussion) before our next game, which he missed," Holmgren explained to CSNPhilly.com, along with the other local media . "And then the dominoes started to fall with his knee and with what we said was a virus because we weren’t sure what we were dealing with. "
“It’s just been the last two or three days where he has had a fairly persistent headache and sluggish feeling. We are trying to do the right thing and get him checked out by the doctors in Pittsburgh and see what we’re dealing with."
Hopefully, the nature of Pronger's symptoms will become way more clearer after he is checked by doctors in Pittsburgh.
However, the Flyers have actually been playing pretty well during Pronger's absence. Kimmo Timmonen, Braydon Coburn, Matt Carle, and Andrej Meszaros have holding up just fine on defense, and rookies Marc-Andre Bourdon and Kevin Marshall have played well on defense also.
Also, Ilya Bryzgalov is getting noticeably more comfortable in goal for the Flyers, and the offense continues to find ways to put points on the board.
Hopefully they can keep it up, but you would still like to have your captain in the lineup regardless.
Schenn also out with concussion
Though the news concerning Pronger was considerably of higher interest, Holmgren also addressed forward Brayden Schenn's situation.
Schenn has missed the last two games with a reported upper-body injury, and now Holmgren announced that Schenn will be inactive throughout the weekend.
It was then reported on the Flyer's website that Schenn is believed to have a mild concussion, and will be out indefinitely.
Schenn has been struggling to stay in the Flyer's lineup for much of the season so far. First with a shoulder injury that prevented him from starting the season with the Flyers, then a broken foot that sidelined him for a few more weeks. Now his concussion will force him to sit out again.
So now the virus has become "concussion-like symptoms" based on the words of Flyer's GM Paul Holmgren.
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| bleacherreport.com, Getty Images |
In fact, Holmgren, or anyone else in the organization for that matter, still has no idea what is wrong with Pronger.
"We got [Pronger] checked out (for a concussion) before our next game, which he missed," Holmgren explained to CSNPhilly.com, along with the other local media . "And then the dominoes started to fall with his knee and with what we said was a virus because we weren’t sure what we were dealing with. "
“It’s just been the last two or three days where he has had a fairly persistent headache and sluggish feeling. We are trying to do the right thing and get him checked out by the doctors in Pittsburgh and see what we’re dealing with."
Hopefully, the nature of Pronger's symptoms will become way more clearer after he is checked by doctors in Pittsburgh.
However, the Flyers have actually been playing pretty well during Pronger's absence. Kimmo Timmonen, Braydon Coburn, Matt Carle, and Andrej Meszaros have holding up just fine on defense, and rookies Marc-Andre Bourdon and Kevin Marshall have played well on defense also.
Also, Ilya Bryzgalov is getting noticeably more comfortable in goal for the Flyers, and the offense continues to find ways to put points on the board.
Hopefully they can keep it up, but you would still like to have your captain in the lineup regardless.
Schenn also out with concussion
Though the news concerning Pronger was considerably of higher interest, Holmgren also addressed forward Brayden Schenn's situation.
Schenn has missed the last two games with a reported upper-body injury, and now Holmgren announced that Schenn will be inactive throughout the weekend.
It was then reported on the Flyer's website that Schenn is believed to have a mild concussion, and will be out indefinitely.
Schenn has been struggling to stay in the Flyer's lineup for much of the season so far. First with a shoulder injury that prevented him from starting the season with the Flyers, then a broken foot that sidelined him for a few more weeks. Now his concussion will force him to sit out again.
Bryz stops Pens rally, Flyers win fourth straight
December 9, 2011
The Flyers returned to the Wells Fargo Center on a three game win streak Thursday night.
They were, and still are, without their captain Chris Pronger, while the Penguins were also without their captain Sidney Crosby, who sat out as a concussion related precaution. As for Pronger, still know one knows what is going on with him.
So the two rivals, playing each other for the first time this season, faced-off without their captains. And for Maxime Talbot, it was his first time playing the Penguins, since coming over to Philadelphia.
Danny Briere scored (8, 6:38) to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead in the first period. He scored the only goal of the period.
In the second, Wayne Simmonds scored a power play goal (6, 8:42), followed by a one-timer goal by Scott Hartnell (13, 13:32) from Andrej Meszaros, that gave the Flyers a three goal lead.
James Neal scored on the power play for Pittsburgh (15, 14:10) to make the score 3-1 heading into the third.
Then the Penguins started putting the pressure on.
Evgeni Malkin scored (10, 8:21) to to cut the Flyer's lead down to just one.
But Ilya Bryzgalov was able to keep the Penguins out of the net for the remainder of the period.
Bryzgalov made 25 saves on the night, while the opposing goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 26.
The Flyers won 3-2, and took control of first place in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference in the process.
With a 17-7-3 record and 37 points, the Flyers have a two point lead over Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Division, and have a one point lead over the Florida Panthers in the conference.
After playing their second game in as many nights, the Flyers will have an off night before playing the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020409
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046922
The Flyers returned to the Wells Fargo Center on a three game win streak Thursday night.
They were, and still are, without their captain Chris Pronger, while the Penguins were also without their captain Sidney Crosby, who sat out as a concussion related precaution. As for Pronger, still know one knows what is going on with him.
So the two rivals, playing each other for the first time this season, faced-off without their captains. And for Maxime Talbot, it was his first time playing the Penguins, since coming over to Philadelphia.
Danny Briere scored (8, 6:38) to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead in the first period. He scored the only goal of the period.
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James Neal scored on the power play for Pittsburgh (15, 14:10) to make the score 3-1 heading into the third.
Then the Penguins started putting the pressure on.
Evgeni Malkin scored (10, 8:21) to to cut the Flyer's lead down to just one.
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Bryzgalov made 25 saves on the night, while the opposing goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 26.
The Flyers won 3-2, and took control of first place in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference in the process.
With a 17-7-3 record and 37 points, the Flyers have a two point lead over Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Division, and have a one point lead over the Florida Panthers in the conference.
After playing their second game in as many nights, the Flyers will have an off night before playing the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020409
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046922
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Giroux, Flyers beat Sabres 5-4 in OT
December 8, 2011
The Flyers went into Buffalo with a two game win streak Wednesday night, but the Sabres looked like they were going to end that streak in the First Niagara Center.
Former Flyer Ville Leino (3, 10:16), Zack Kassian (3, 18:55), and Thomas Vanek (13, 19:37), all scored in the first period, to put the Flyers in a 3-0 hole.
With one second left in the first, Max Talbot found the net (7, 19:59), cutting the deficit two.
The second period was all Flyers.
Matt Read (11, 5:17), Scott Hartnell (12, 14:45), and Jaromir Jagr (9, 17:48), each scored to give the Flyers a total of four unanswered goals over the first two periods, and giving Philadelphia a 4-3 lead.
The Sabres would tie it up though, as Drew Stafford scored late for the only goal in the third period (5, 18:25).
So, we head to overtime.
Claude Giroux was having an incredible night already, recording an assist on all three of the Flyer's goals in the second period. Giroux's assists gave him a total of 36 points, tying him with Toronto's Phil Kessel for the lead in season points.
Then, in overtime, this happened.
NHLVids247
Giroux intercepted a pass from Buffalo defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani, then broke out on the break away.
By the time Giroux got into Buffalo's zone, goaltender Ryan Miller stood no chance. Giroux scored the game winner to become the NHL's points leader, and giving the Flyer's a 5-4 overtime win over Buffalo.
Ryan Miller faced 34 Philadelphia shots, saving 29 of them.
Ilya Bryzgalov had another rough start, allowing three early goals, but settled down as the game moved on. He made 20 saves out of a total of 24 shots.
The Flyers move back up to second place in the Atlantic Division, after falling into third behind the New York Rangers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in first place, and the Flyers will have the oppurtunity to gain some ground on their interstate rival when the Penguins come to town Thursday night.
Extra Notes
From NHL.com
"Buffalo's Ville Leino will face a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Thursday afternoon.
Leino's hearing is in regard to the elbow he delivered to the head of Philadelphia's Matt Read in Wednesday night's game, a 5-4 overtime win by the Flyers."
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020403
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046892
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Former Flyer Ville Leino (3, 10:16), Zack Kassian (3, 18:55), and Thomas Vanek (13, 19:37), all scored in the first period, to put the Flyers in a 3-0 hole.
With one second left in the first, Max Talbot found the net (7, 19:59), cutting the deficit two.
The second period was all Flyers.
Matt Read (11, 5:17), Scott Hartnell (12, 14:45), and Jaromir Jagr (9, 17:48), each scored to give the Flyers a total of four unanswered goals over the first two periods, and giving Philadelphia a 4-3 lead.
The Sabres would tie it up though, as Drew Stafford scored late for the only goal in the third period (5, 18:25).
So, we head to overtime.
Claude Giroux was having an incredible night already, recording an assist on all three of the Flyer's goals in the second period. Giroux's assists gave him a total of 36 points, tying him with Toronto's Phil Kessel for the lead in season points.
Then, in overtime, this happened.
Giroux intercepted a pass from Buffalo defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani, then broke out on the break away.
By the time Giroux got into Buffalo's zone, goaltender Ryan Miller stood no chance. Giroux scored the game winner to become the NHL's points leader, and giving the Flyer's a 5-4 overtime win over Buffalo.
Ryan Miller faced 34 Philadelphia shots, saving 29 of them.
Ilya Bryzgalov had another rough start, allowing three early goals, but settled down as the game moved on. He made 20 saves out of a total of 24 shots.
The Flyers move back up to second place in the Atlantic Division, after falling into third behind the New York Rangers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in first place, and the Flyers will have the oppurtunity to gain some ground on their interstate rival when the Penguins come to town Thursday night.
Extra Notes
From NHL.com
"Buffalo's Ville Leino will face a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Thursday afternoon.
Leino's hearing is in regard to the elbow he delivered to the head of Philadelphia's Matt Read in Wednesday night's game, a 5-4 overtime win by the Flyers."
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020403
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046892
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Update: JVR back, Schenn out, no Crosby, alumni game
December 7, 2011
Van Riemsdyk returns to the lineup
CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio is reporting that forward James Van Riemsdyk will be in the lineup tonight in Buffalo, when the Flyers play the Sabres.
Van Riemsdyk has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, that he says is still affecting his ability to shoot.
Schenn injured again
Panaccio is also reporting that forward Brayden Schenn is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Schenn did not make the trip to Buffalo with the team.
Panaccio also wrote about veteran defenseman Kimmo Timmonen and what he has been doing in his workouts, in order to become more durable over the season.
You can read Panaccio's full article at http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Timonen-working-on-durability-Schenn-out?blockID=607472&feedID=695
Crosby will not play against the Flyers
Thursday night is a big game, as the Flyers will clash with their hated Atlantic Division rival Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Penguins will be without their captain, in forward Sidney Crosby.
CSNPhilly.com reports that Crosby did not make the trip to Philadelphia, and will not play in the Penguins next two games.
Crosby has missed a lot of time last year and this year with a concussion, and will sit out as a precaution.
Late goaltender additions to the alumni roster
A couple late additions have been made to the Flyer's alumni roster for the Winter Classic.
The Flyer's two greatest goaltenders, Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall, have been added.
Parent will play in goal for about five or 10 minutes on New Year's eve, but Hextall will not play for health reasons, according to CSNPhilly.com's Sarah Baicker. Instead, Hextall will serve as an ambassador to the team.
No offense to Neil Little and Mark LaForest, but the additions of Hextall and Parent make the alumni roster's goaltending look way better.
Van Riemsdyk returns to the lineup
CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio is reporting that forward James Van Riemsdyk will be in the lineup tonight in Buffalo, when the Flyers play the Sabres.
Van Riemsdyk has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, that he says is still affecting his ability to shoot.
Schenn injured again
Panaccio is also reporting that forward Brayden Schenn is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Schenn did not make the trip to Buffalo with the team.
Panaccio also wrote about veteran defenseman Kimmo Timmonen and what he has been doing in his workouts, in order to become more durable over the season.
You can read Panaccio's full article at http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Timonen-working-on-durability-Schenn-out?blockID=607472&feedID=695
Crosby will not play against the Flyers
Thursday night is a big game, as the Flyers will clash with their hated Atlantic Division rival Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Penguins will be without their captain, in forward Sidney Crosby.
CSNPhilly.com reports that Crosby did not make the trip to Philadelphia, and will not play in the Penguins next two games.
Crosby has missed a lot of time last year and this year with a concussion, and will sit out as a precaution.
Late goaltender additions to the alumni roster
A couple late additions have been made to the Flyer's alumni roster for the Winter Classic.
The Flyer's two greatest goaltenders, Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall, have been added.
Parent will play in goal for about five or 10 minutes on New Year's eve, but Hextall will not play for health reasons, according to CSNPhilly.com's Sarah Baicker. Instead, Hextall will serve as an ambassador to the team.
No offense to Neil Little and Mark LaForest, but the additions of Hextall and Parent make the alumni roster's goaltending look way better.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Extreme conference realignment coming to NHL
December 6, 2011
When the Atlanta Thrashers became the Winnipeg Jets, it was clear to everyone, including the NHL, that conference re-alignment would be in the near future.
On Monday, the board of governers approved a new re-alignment plan, but it makes way more changes than most expected.
There will no longer be an Eastern and Western Conference. Instead, there will be four conferences that are divided up geographically.
The conferences are as followed:
Conference A
- Anaheim Ducks
- Calgary Flames
- Los Angeles Kings
- Phoenix Coyotes
- San Jose Sharks
- Vancouver Canucks
Conference D
- Carolina Hurricanes
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
The conferences are still to be named, but will be initiated for the 2012-2013 season.
The realignment allows for every team to play each other twice at home and on the road. In addition, teams within the conferences will play each other six times a year; each team getting three games at home and three on the road.
The playoffs also got an overhaul as a result of the realignment.
The top four teams in each conference will make the playoffs, where the top seeds will play the fourth seeds in each conference, and the second seeds will play the third seeds.
The four conference champions will then play in a final four format, then the last two teams will play in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The new alignment is an extreme change for the NHL, but according to commisoner Gary Bettman, the goal was to create a more efficient and balanced schedule for teams.
When the Atlanta Thrashers became the Winnipeg Jets, it was clear to everyone, including the NHL, that conference re-alignment would be in the near future.
On Monday, the board of governers approved a new re-alignment plan, but it makes way more changes than most expected.
There will no longer be an Eastern and Western Conference. Instead, there will be four conferences that are divided up geographically.
The conferences are as followed:
Conference A
- Anaheim Ducks
- Calgary Flames
- Colorado Avalanche
- Edmonton Oilers- Los Angeles Kings
- Phoenix Coyotes
- San Jose Sharks
- Vancouver Canucks
Conference B
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- St. Louis Blues
- Winnipeg Jets
Conference C
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Florida Panthers
- Montreal Canadiens
- Ottawa Senators
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Carolina Hurricanes
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
The conferences are still to be named, but will be initiated for the 2012-2013 season.
The realignment allows for every team to play each other twice at home and on the road. In addition, teams within the conferences will play each other six times a year; each team getting three games at home and three on the road.
The playoffs also got an overhaul as a result of the realignment.
The top four teams in each conference will make the playoffs, where the top seeds will play the fourth seeds in each conference, and the second seeds will play the third seeds.
The four conference champions will then play in a final four format, then the last two teams will play in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The new alignment is an extreme change for the NHL, but according to commisoner Gary Bettman, the goal was to create a more efficient and balanced schedule for teams.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Bryz returns to Phoenix, Flyers score 4 in 1st
December 5, 2011
Ilya Bryzgalov made his first return to Phoenix Saturday night, since signing with the Flyers.
The Flyers entered the game as the highest scoring team in the NHL, and they backed it up.
Matt Read (10, 4:23), Wayne Simmonds (5, 6:01), Claude Giroux (15, 16:13), and Scott Hartnell (11, 18:29) all scored in the first period, to give the Flyers a 4-0 cushion.
Phoenix's Ray Whitney scored in the second (9, 7:15) and Mikkel Boedker scored in the third (5, 19:19) to cut the Flyer's lead to two.
But Ilya Bryzgalov was able to stop 36 of his former team's 38 shots, to give the Flyers the 4-2 win.
Mike Smith was pulled by the Coyotes after a forgettable first period, where he only stopped 13 of 17 shots.
Jason Labarbera took goal for Phoenix in the last two periods and stopped all 13 shots he saw from the Flyers.
The Flyers will return to the east coast to continue their road trip. They will be in Buffalo Wednesday night to play the Sabres.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020380
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046755
Ilya Bryzgalov made his first return to Phoenix Saturday night, since signing with the Flyers.The Flyers entered the game as the highest scoring team in the NHL, and they backed it up.
Matt Read (10, 4:23), Wayne Simmonds (5, 6:01), Claude Giroux (15, 16:13), and Scott Hartnell (11, 18:29) all scored in the first period, to give the Flyers a 4-0 cushion.
Phoenix's Ray Whitney scored in the second (9, 7:15) and Mikkel Boedker scored in the third (5, 19:19) to cut the Flyer's lead to two.
But Ilya Bryzgalov was able to stop 36 of his former team's 38 shots, to give the Flyers the 4-2 win.
Mike Smith was pulled by the Coyotes after a forgettable first period, where he only stopped 13 of 17 shots.
Jason Labarbera took goal for Phoenix in the last two periods and stopped all 13 shots he saw from the Flyers.
The Flyers will return to the east coast to continue their road trip. They will be in Buffalo Wednesday night to play the Sabres.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020380
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046755
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Jagr scores two, Flyers win in OT
December 3, 2011
Jaromir Jagr and Brayden Schenn were back in the lineup Friday night, just in time for Bruce Boudreau to make his debut as head coach for the Anaheim Ducks.
Things looked to be going well in Boudreau's debut, as the Ducks were able to score three against former Duck Ilya Bryzgalov (who has not started in goal for the Flyers since November 23 against the Islanders).
Andrew Cogliano (6, 8:12) and Teemu Selanne (9, 10:34) scored in the first period to give Anaheim a 2-0 lead. Then Andrew Gordon scored his first of the year, in the second (6:31), to make it 3-0 Anaheim.
Going into Friday night, the Flyers had four days off since playing their last game against the Rangers on Sunday.
The rust was showing from the Flyer's down time, but late in the second, Jagr was able to snap them out of it.
Jagr scored a power play goal (7, 15:18) by a deflection, off a shot from Kimmo Timmonen, to make it a 3-1 game.
In the third period, Jagr scored again (8, 4:46) off a slapshot that blew right past Jonas Hiller, to make it 3-2. Jagr recorded an assist later on, to go along with his two goals, finishing with three points on the night.
Later in the period, Kimmo Timmonen set Scott Hartnell up with a one-time pass from behind the net. Hartnell scored (10, 16:58) to tie the game up 3-3.
Kimmo Timmonen had an excellent night, recording three assists.
The third period ended in a tie, so the teams were headed to overtime.
Claude Giroux continued his great season by scoring the game winner (14, 3:29), giving the Flyers the 4-3 overtime win, and spoiling Boudreau's Ducks debut.
Jonas Hiller performed well in net for the first half of the game, but it all fell apart in the latter half.
Hiller saw a staggering 47 shots, making 43 saves.
Ilya Bryzgalov, unlike Hiller, had a rough first half, but recovered in the second half of the game. He also saw only 22 shots, not even half of the shots Hiller took.
Bryzgalov made 19 saves.
The Flyers are now 14-7-3, with 31 points on the season. That currently puts them in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Phoenix will be the Flyers next destination on their west coast road trip. They will face Bryzgalov's other former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, on Saturday for their second game in as many days.
Extra Notes
Jaromir Jagr is two goals shy of tying Brendan Shannahan for 11th place on the career goals list. Shannahan has 656, Jagr, with his two goals against Anaheim, has 654.
Defenseman Matt Walker cleared waivers and was recalled from the Phantoms, but was scratched from the lineup Friday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020371
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046741
Jaromir Jagr and Brayden Schenn were back in the lineup Friday night, just in time for Bruce Boudreau to make his debut as head coach for the Anaheim Ducks.
Things looked to be going well in Boudreau's debut, as the Ducks were able to score three against former Duck Ilya Bryzgalov (who has not started in goal for the Flyers since November 23 against the Islanders).Andrew Cogliano (6, 8:12) and Teemu Selanne (9, 10:34) scored in the first period to give Anaheim a 2-0 lead. Then Andrew Gordon scored his first of the year, in the second (6:31), to make it 3-0 Anaheim.
Going into Friday night, the Flyers had four days off since playing their last game against the Rangers on Sunday.
The rust was showing from the Flyer's down time, but late in the second, Jagr was able to snap them out of it.Jagr scored a power play goal (7, 15:18) by a deflection, off a shot from Kimmo Timmonen, to make it a 3-1 game.
In the third period, Jagr scored again (8, 4:46) off a slapshot that blew right past Jonas Hiller, to make it 3-2. Jagr recorded an assist later on, to go along with his two goals, finishing with three points on the night.
Later in the period, Kimmo Timmonen set Scott Hartnell up with a one-time pass from behind the net. Hartnell scored (10, 16:58) to tie the game up 3-3.
Kimmo Timmonen had an excellent night, recording three assists.
The third period ended in a tie, so the teams were headed to overtime.Claude Giroux continued his great season by scoring the game winner (14, 3:29), giving the Flyers the 4-3 overtime win, and spoiling Boudreau's Ducks debut.
Jonas Hiller performed well in net for the first half of the game, but it all fell apart in the latter half.
Hiller saw a staggering 47 shots, making 43 saves.
Ilya Bryzgalov, unlike Hiller, had a rough first half, but recovered in the second half of the game. He also saw only 22 shots, not even half of the shots Hiller took.
Bryzgalov made 19 saves.
The Flyers are now 14-7-3, with 31 points on the season. That currently puts them in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Phoenix will be the Flyers next destination on their west coast road trip. They will face Bryzgalov's other former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, on Saturday for their second game in as many days.
Extra Notes
Jaromir Jagr is two goals shy of tying Brendan Shannahan for 11th place on the career goals list. Shannahan has 656, Jagr, with his two goals against Anaheim, has 654.
Defenseman Matt Walker cleared waivers and was recalled from the Phantoms, but was scratched from the lineup Friday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020371
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046741
Friday, December 2, 2011
Flyers, Ducks headlines
December 2, 2011
The Flyers have had almost a week off, but now they will get back on the ice tonight in Anaheim, to play the Ducks.
Both teams have created some big news over the past few days, so why don't we take a look.
Pronger's virus lingering
Chris Pronger will miss at least 12 games after undergoing knee surgery, but that isn't the cause for concern.
Prior to the surgery decision, Pronger missed four games due to a virus that was never really explained. Now it is being reported that the symptoms from this mysterious virus are still lingering.
Pronger says that he "never felt like this before," and has no idea what is going on.
The Flyer's captain has been going through cases of nausea, lightheadediness, and headaches. He took a concussion pass, but he passed it.
Pronger said, on Tuesday, that he "Did some blood work and we’re trying to get to the bottom of what is going on."
Pronger's surgery was to remove some loose bodies from his knee, he began rehabbing on Friday.
Walker in lineup tonight
Defenseman Matt Walker cleared waivers, which was expected, and will be in the Flyer's lineup tonight against Anaheim.
Off time sends Flyers back in the standings
The Flyers time off has sent them back in the Eastern Conference standings. They are currently in 6th place behind Toronto, New York (Rangers), Florida, Boston, and Pittsburgh respectively.
The Flyers are third in the Atlantic Division behind New York (Rangers), and Pittsburgh heading into tonight's game.
Expected returns
Brayden Schenn looks ready to return to the lineup after being out with a broken foot.
Jaromir Jagr is a game time decision for tonight's game, he has missed time with a groin pull.
Ilya Bryzgalov is expected to start in goal either tonight against Anaheim, or tomorrow against Phoenix. Sergei Bobrovsky started the Flyer's last two games against the Islanders and Rangers.
Boudreau makes debut
After being fired by the Washington Capitals, head coach Bruce Boudreau was quickly hired to coach the struggling Anaheim Ducks.
The Ducks fired their seven year head coach Randy Carlyle wednesday night, after a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
The Ducks are currently 7-13-4 and are 14th in the Western Conference with a lowly 18 points.
So far, Boudreau has been given a warm welcome by the team.
The Flyers have had almost a week off, but now they will get back on the ice tonight in Anaheim, to play the Ducks.
Both teams have created some big news over the past few days, so why don't we take a look.
Pronger's virus lingering
Chris Pronger will miss at least 12 games after undergoing knee surgery, but that isn't the cause for concern.
Prior to the surgery decision, Pronger missed four games due to a virus that was never really explained. Now it is being reported that the symptoms from this mysterious virus are still lingering.
Pronger says that he "never felt like this before," and has no idea what is going on.
The Flyer's captain has been going through cases of nausea, lightheadediness, and headaches. He took a concussion pass, but he passed it.
Pronger said, on Tuesday, that he "Did some blood work and we’re trying to get to the bottom of what is going on."
Pronger's surgery was to remove some loose bodies from his knee, he began rehabbing on Friday.
Walker in lineup tonight
Defenseman Matt Walker cleared waivers, which was expected, and will be in the Flyer's lineup tonight against Anaheim.
Off time sends Flyers back in the standings
The Flyers time off has sent them back in the Eastern Conference standings. They are currently in 6th place behind Toronto, New York (Rangers), Florida, Boston, and Pittsburgh respectively.
The Flyers are third in the Atlantic Division behind New York (Rangers), and Pittsburgh heading into tonight's game.
Expected returns
Jaromir Jagr is a game time decision for tonight's game, he has missed time with a groin pull.
Ilya Bryzgalov is expected to start in goal either tonight against Anaheim, or tomorrow against Phoenix. Sergei Bobrovsky started the Flyer's last two games against the Islanders and Rangers.
Boudreau makes debut
The Ducks fired their seven year head coach Randy Carlyle wednesday night, after a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
The Ducks are currently 7-13-4 and are 14th in the Western Conference with a lowly 18 points.
So far, Boudreau has been given a warm welcome by the team.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Nodl to Carolina, Key players returning
November 30, 2011
Nodl claimed off waivers
One day after being placed on waivers, forward Andreas Nodl was claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Nodl has not played that much for the Flyers this season and only has a single assist so far on the season.
Jagr, Schenn, and Bryz expected to be ready for Anaheim
Jaromir Jagr has been out with a groin pull, Brayden Schenn a broken foot, and Ilya Bryzgalov a.... cold. But according to CSNPhilly.com, Jagr and Schenn are expected to return to the Flyer's lineup Friday night in Anaheim.
Bryzgalov is expected to return either Friday night against the Ducks, or Saturday against the Coyotes. He apparently had the cold for about a week. Fortunately, Sergei Bobrovsky was able to take over and get the job done (maybe not against the Rangers, but the Islanders and Canadiens, yes).
Nodl claimed off waivers
One day after being placed on waivers, forward Andreas Nodl was claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Nodl has not played that much for the Flyers this season and only has a single assist so far on the season.
Jagr, Schenn, and Bryz expected to be ready for Anaheim
Jaromir Jagr has been out with a groin pull, Brayden Schenn a broken foot, and Ilya Bryzgalov a.... cold. But according to CSNPhilly.com, Jagr and Schenn are expected to return to the Flyer's lineup Friday night in Anaheim.
Bryzgalov is expected to return either Friday night against the Ducks, or Saturday against the Coyotes. He apparently had the cold for about a week. Fortunately, Sergei Bobrovsky was able to take over and get the job done (maybe not against the Rangers, but the Islanders and Canadiens, yes).
Monday, November 28, 2011
Schenn recalled
November 28, 2011
Forward Brayden Schenn has been recalled to the Flyers, he was playing for Adirondack to rehab his broken foot.
In other news, forward Andreas Nodl has been placed on waivers.
Yeah....Pretty brief article.
Forward Brayden Schenn has been recalled to the Flyers, he was playing for Adirondack to rehab his broken foot.
In other news, forward Andreas Nodl has been placed on waivers.
Yeah....Pretty brief article.
Pronger to have knee surgery
November 28, 2011
Defenseman Chris Pronger will have knee surgery and is expected to be out for four weeks.
Pronger has been out since November 19 with a virus, but the announcement that Pronger would need surgery was unexpected.
The Flyer's captain is scheduled to have the surgery on Tuesday to remove loose particles from his left knee.
GM Paul Holmgren said that Pronger had been dealing with it up until the virus showed up. Holmgren thought that the down time Pronger had would help is knee settle down, but after some tests, it was decided that surgery was the way to go.
Pronger and fellow defenseman Andreas Lilja (high ankle sprain) will go on the long-term injured reserve.
Defensemen Marc-Andre Bourdon and Kevin Marshall are expected to stay on the Flyers duing Pronger's and Lilja's absence.
Not having Pronger is a huge set back for the Flyers, as they will once again go without their captain (remember the eye injury earlier in the season?). At the same time, James Van Riemsdyk and Jaromir Jagr are still out with injuries.
Van Riemsdyk is out 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury, and Jagr is day-to-day with a groin injury.
The Flyers will not have a game until Friday, when they played the Ducks in Anaheim, followed by the Coyotes on Saturday in Phoenix.
Defenseman Chris Pronger will have knee surgery and is expected to be out for four weeks. Pronger has been out since November 19 with a virus, but the announcement that Pronger would need surgery was unexpected.
The Flyer's captain is scheduled to have the surgery on Tuesday to remove loose particles from his left knee.
GM Paul Holmgren said that Pronger had been dealing with it up until the virus showed up. Holmgren thought that the down time Pronger had would help is knee settle down, but after some tests, it was decided that surgery was the way to go.
Pronger and fellow defenseman Andreas Lilja (high ankle sprain) will go on the long-term injured reserve.
Defensemen Marc-Andre Bourdon and Kevin Marshall are expected to stay on the Flyers duing Pronger's and Lilja's absence.
Not having Pronger is a huge set back for the Flyers, as they will once again go without their captain (remember the eye injury earlier in the season?). At the same time, James Van Riemsdyk and Jaromir Jagr are still out with injuries.
Van Riemsdyk is out 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury, and Jagr is day-to-day with a groin injury.
The Flyers will not have a game until Friday, when they played the Ducks in Anaheim, followed by the Coyotes on Saturday in Phoenix.
Post Thanksgiving Recap
November 28, 2011
I'm back! But unfortunately the Flyers didn't spare me a brake while I was away. Here is a quick recap of everything that happened over the past few days.
Briere, Flyers beat Islanders in OT 4-3
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047583
Giroux scores twice in 3-1 win over Montreal
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047666
Winter Classic Alumni Game Rosters
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Winter-Classic-Alumni-game-roster?blockID=600566&feedID=695
JVR out 1-2 weeks, Lilja injured, Jagr and Pronger still out
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Van-Riemsdyk-out-1-2-weeks-with-injury?blockID=600576&feedID=695
Rangers shutout Flyers 2-0
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047761
Thanks to ESPN.com for game recaps, and CSNPhilly.com for Alumni game rosters and injury reports.
I'm back! But unfortunately the Flyers didn't spare me a brake while I was away. Here is a quick recap of everything that happened over the past few days.
Briere, Flyers beat Islanders in OT 4-3
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047583
Giroux scores twice in 3-1 win over Montreal
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047666
Winter Classic Alumni Game Rosters
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-Winter-Classic-Alumni-game-roster?blockID=600566&feedID=695
JVR out 1-2 weeks, Lilja injured, Jagr and Pronger still out
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Van-Riemsdyk-out-1-2-weeks-with-injury?blockID=600576&feedID=695
Rangers shutout Flyers 2-0
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047761
Thanks to ESPN.com for game recaps, and CSNPhilly.com for Alumni game rosters and injury reports.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Important Notice
November 22, 2011
Hello everyone,
Thanksgiving is coming up, and unfortunately, I won't be able to update the blog until next Monday. I will be away on vacation for the next few days, so I won't have the time to write anything. I'm really sorry about this. When I come back, I'll write a quick recap on the news that I missed, then get back on schedule.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nick
Hello everyone,
Thanksgiving is coming up, and unfortunately, I won't be able to update the blog until next Monday. I will be away on vacation for the next few days, so I won't have the time to write anything. I'm really sorry about this. When I come back, I'll write a quick recap on the news that I missed, then get back on schedule.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nick
Canes win 4-2, Flyers lose 2 straight
November 21, 2011
The Flyers went into Monday night's game without two of thier defensemen. Chris Pronger was out with a virus, and Braydon Coburn was out with a kidney bruise that has been classed as an upper-body injury.
On top of that, Jaromir Jagr opted to sit out Monday night's game, as a cautionary measure. He suffered a groin pull last week and wanted to make sure that he was fully recovered, before going back at it.
The Flyers were banged up, and called up defensemen Kevin Marshall and Marc-Andre Bourdon to help fill the openings at defense, while Pronger and Coburn were out.
Both players made their NHL debuts Monday night, and turned in solid performances. Marshall got 14:11 of ice time, and finished the night minus-1, not bad for his first NHL game. Bourdon, however, had 15:49 of ice time, and finished plus-1.
Unfortunately, that was one of the very few bright spots to come out of the Wells Fargo Center, after a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
“We were flat,” said Kimmo Timmonen. “From the start of the game to the end of the game. It’s hard to tell why but it’s one of those things. It happens even if you don’t want it to happen."
The first period was all Hurricanes.
Alexi Ponikarovsky (4, 13:42) and Jeff Skinner (9, 19:45) both scored to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead by the edn of the period. Ponikarovsky's goal came on the power play.
Early in the second, James Van Riemsdyk scored his eighth goal of the season (1:34) to put the Flyers on the board, making it 2-1.
But Chad LaRose answered for Carolina, with his sixth goal of the season (3:37) to make it 3-1.
Matt Read scored (9, 12:24) on the power play, to continue his excellent season, to cut the Canes lead back down to 1.
Alexi Ponikarovsky scored the first goal of the game, and he scored the last on the power play (5, 18:33).
Ponikarovsky's goal was the game winner for Carolina. There was no scoring in the third period.
Ilya Bryzgalov had a rough night, making only 27 saves off 31 shots.
Cam Ward made 30 saves for the Hurricanes off 32 shots.
The Flyers have lost two straight, after a loss to Winnipeg on Saturday, followed by Monday night's loss to Carolina.
Braydon Coburn is only expected to miss one or two games with his injury, according to GM Paul Holmgren. Pronger will have tests run on him, but he is listed as day-to-day.
The Flyers will go on the road to play the New York Islanders on Wednessday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020290
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047513
The Flyers went into Monday night's game without two of thier defensemen. Chris Pronger was out with a virus, and Braydon Coburn was out with a kidney bruise that has been classed as an upper-body injury.
On top of that, Jaromir Jagr opted to sit out Monday night's game, as a cautionary measure. He suffered a groin pull last week and wanted to make sure that he was fully recovered, before going back at it.
The Flyers were banged up, and called up defensemen Kevin Marshall and Marc-Andre Bourdon to help fill the openings at defense, while Pronger and Coburn were out. Both players made their NHL debuts Monday night, and turned in solid performances. Marshall got 14:11 of ice time, and finished the night minus-1, not bad for his first NHL game. Bourdon, however, had 15:49 of ice time, and finished plus-1.
Unfortunately, that was one of the very few bright spots to come out of the Wells Fargo Center, after a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
“We were flat,” said Kimmo Timmonen. “From the start of the game to the end of the game. It’s hard to tell why but it’s one of those things. It happens even if you don’t want it to happen."
The first period was all Hurricanes.
Alexi Ponikarovsky (4, 13:42) and Jeff Skinner (9, 19:45) both scored to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead by the edn of the period. Ponikarovsky's goal came on the power play.
Early in the second, James Van Riemsdyk scored his eighth goal of the season (1:34) to put the Flyers on the board, making it 2-1.
But Chad LaRose answered for Carolina, with his sixth goal of the season (3:37) to make it 3-1.
Matt Read scored (9, 12:24) on the power play, to continue his excellent season, to cut the Canes lead back down to 1.Alexi Ponikarovsky scored the first goal of the game, and he scored the last on the power play (5, 18:33).
Ponikarovsky's goal was the game winner for Carolina. There was no scoring in the third period.
Ilya Bryzgalov had a rough night, making only 27 saves off 31 shots.
Cam Ward made 30 saves for the Hurricanes off 32 shots.
The Flyers have lost two straight, after a loss to Winnipeg on Saturday, followed by Monday night's loss to Carolina.
Braydon Coburn is only expected to miss one or two games with his injury, according to GM Paul Holmgren. Pronger will have tests run on him, but he is listed as day-to-day.
The Flyers will go on the road to play the New York Islanders on Wednessday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020290
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047513
Monday, November 21, 2011
Pronger, Coburn, Jagr scratched
November 21, 2011
According to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio, defensemen Chris Pronger and Braydon Coburn have been scratched from the lineup, for Monday night's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Forward Jaromir Jagr will also not be playing in Monday night's game. He suffered a groin pull last week, in a win against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Jagr says that he feels better and that the pain is gone, but wants to be a bit cautios considering he is 39. This will be the second straight game he will miss.
Kevin Marshall and Marc-Andre Bourdon have been called up from the Phantoms to fill in for the two defenseman. Both will be making their NHL debut.
It is not yet clear why Pronger and Coburn have been scratched from Monday night's game.
According to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio, defensemen Chris Pronger and Braydon Coburn have been scratched from the lineup, for Monday night's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Forward Jaromir Jagr will also not be playing in Monday night's game. He suffered a groin pull last week, in a win against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Jagr says that he feels better and that the pain is gone, but wants to be a bit cautios considering he is 39. This will be the second straight game he will miss.
Kevin Marshall and Marc-Andre Bourdon have been called up from the Phantoms to fill in for the two defenseman. Both will be making their NHL debut.
It is not yet clear why Pronger and Coburn have been scratched from Monday night's game.
Here they are, the 2012 NHL Winter Classic jerseys
November 21, 2011
Like the headline says, here they are:
The unveiling was made Monday, inside the Phillie's clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park.
Chairman and Flyer's founder Ed Snider, general manger Paul Holmgren, and forwards Brayden Schenn and Blair Betts were there to make the unveiling.
The Flyers will be wearing their primary orange, like always, with black and white stripes on the sleeves and waist. The shoulder section of the jersey is black, and has the Winter Classic logo placed on the right shoulder.
Then there is something that has never been used for any Flyers jersey before; retro laces on the collar. Pretty nice touch don't you think?
Overall though , the jersey does look very nice (in my opinion at least).
There was one more thing revealed at the jersey unveling. Nameplates for each player on the team were placed under the nameplates of the lockers that belonged to players on the Phillies.
The 2012 NHL Winter Classic will be played on January 2, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park. The Flyers and the Rangers will face-off at 1:00 PM.
*Oh yeah, and remember the photo of the jersey I posted in my article annoucing the jersey unveiling? In case you did, I was wrong, that actually did turn out to be the design for the jersey. However, we did not have any way of knowing that until today.
Like the headline says, here they are:
The unveiling was made Monday, inside the Phillie's clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park.
Chairman and Flyer's founder Ed Snider, general manger Paul Holmgren, and forwards Brayden Schenn and Blair Betts were there to make the unveiling.
The Flyers will be wearing their primary orange, like always, with black and white stripes on the sleeves and waist. The shoulder section of the jersey is black, and has the Winter Classic logo placed on the right shoulder.
Then there is something that has never been used for any Flyers jersey before; retro laces on the collar. Pretty nice touch don't you think?
Overall though , the jersey does look very nice (in my opinion at least).
There was one more thing revealed at the jersey unveling. Nameplates for each player on the team were placed under the nameplates of the lockers that belonged to players on the Phillies.
The 2012 NHL Winter Classic will be played on January 2, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park. The Flyers and the Rangers will face-off at 1:00 PM.
*Oh yeah, and remember the photo of the jersey I posted in my article annoucing the jersey unveiling? In case you did, I was wrong, that actually did turn out to be the design for the jersey. However, we did not have any way of knowing that until today.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Winter Classic jersey unveiling set for Monday
November 20, 2011
On Monday, inside the Phillie's clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, the Flyers will finally reveal what their Winter Classic jerseys are going to look like.
The Rangers will probably show off their jerseys around the same time, or shortly after, but there has not been any information on that yet.
Monday will also mark the start of preparations for the outdoor game, scheduled for January 2.
On Monday, inside the Phillie's clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, the Flyers will finally reveal what their Winter Classic jerseys are going to look like.
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Bryzgalov offers stick to young Jets fan
November 20, 2011
Ilya Bryzgalov apologized for negative remarks he made towards Winnipeg, in the hours leading up to the Flyers matchup with the Jets.
Bryzgalov made the remarks last year, when speculation arose that the Coyotes possibly could have moved there (but the Atlanta Thrashers helped keep them in Phoenix).
A young eight-year old Jets fan named Donavan Collier showed up to the arena with a "BOO BRYZGALOV" sign.
The goaltender noticed the fan's sign and offered him his stick as an act of good will.
Ilya Bryzgalov apologized for negative remarks he made towards Winnipeg, in the hours leading up to the Flyers matchup with the Jets.
Bryzgalov made the remarks last year, when speculation arose that the Coyotes possibly could have moved there (but the Atlanta Thrashers helped keep them in Phoenix).
A young eight-year old Jets fan named Donavan Collier showed up to the arena with a "BOO BRYZGALOV" sign.
The goaltender noticed the fan's sign and offered him his stick as an act of good will.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Read, Flyers can't finish comeback, Jets win 6-4
November 19, 2011
17 total goals were scored the last time the Flyers played the Winnipeg Jets. A game that ended with a hard fought 9-8 win for Winnipeg.
That was at the Wells Fargo Center. On Saturday afternoon, the Flyers played a game in Winnipeg for the first time in 15 years.
Bryan Little scored twice in the first period for his third (4:45) and fourth (7:00) goals of the year, giving the Jets an early 2-0 lead.
Andrew Ladd (6) scored on the power play (10:15) to give the Jets a 3-0 lead in the first.
Scott Hartnell redirected a shot by Chris Pronger from the point for his seventh of the season (13:27) to put the Flyers on the board. Philadelphia went into the first intermission down 3-1.
Jim Slater (6) scored shorthanded (5:49) in the second to continue the Jets scoring. Then Dustin Byfuglien (4) scored on the power play (10:20) to increase Winnipeg's lead to four.
Scott Hartnell recorded his second goal of the night (8) with a power play goal (16:09) to make it 5-2 before the end of the second.
In the third period, Matt Read (8) tried to lead the Flyers to a comeback, scoring two goals (8:32 and 17:46) to cut the Flyer's deficit down to just one.
However, Nik Antropov (4) scored an empty net goal (18:46) to put the game out of reach, and give the Jets a 6-4 win.
Sergei Bobrovsky got the start for the Flyers, and he had an off-day, only making 34 saves in 39 shots from the Jets.
Ondrej Pavelec was not much better, but was able to get the job done. Pavelec saw 31 shots, and made 27 saves for the Jets.
The Flyers are 0-2 against the new Jets. They will not get another shot at them until the end of January at the Wells Fargo Center.
For now, the Flyers can look forward to trying to bounce back in their next game against the Hurricanes on Monday night, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020274
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047420
17 total goals were scored the last time the Flyers played the Winnipeg Jets. A game that ended with a hard fought 9-8 win for Winnipeg.
That was at the Wells Fargo Center. On Saturday afternoon, the Flyers played a game in Winnipeg for the first time in 15 years.
Bryan Little scored twice in the first period for his third (4:45) and fourth (7:00) goals of the year, giving the Jets an early 2-0 lead.
Andrew Ladd (6) scored on the power play (10:15) to give the Jets a 3-0 lead in the first.
Scott Hartnell redirected a shot by Chris Pronger from the point for his seventh of the season (13:27) to put the Flyers on the board. Philadelphia went into the first intermission down 3-1.
Jim Slater (6) scored shorthanded (5:49) in the second to continue the Jets scoring. Then Dustin Byfuglien (4) scored on the power play (10:20) to increase Winnipeg's lead to four.
Scott Hartnell recorded his second goal of the night (8) with a power play goal (16:09) to make it 5-2 before the end of the second.
In the third period, Matt Read (8) tried to lead the Flyers to a comeback, scoring two goals (8:32 and 17:46) to cut the Flyer's deficit down to just one.
However, Nik Antropov (4) scored an empty net goal (18:46) to put the game out of reach, and give the Jets a 6-4 win.
Sergei Bobrovsky got the start for the Flyers, and he had an off-day, only making 34 saves in 39 shots from the Jets.
Ondrej Pavelec was not much better, but was able to get the job done. Pavelec saw 31 shots, and made 27 saves for the Jets.
The Flyers are 0-2 against the new Jets. They will not get another shot at them until the end of January at the Wells Fargo Center.
For now, the Flyers can look forward to trying to bounce back in their next game against the Hurricanes on Monday night, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020274
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047420
Panaccio: Strange week for Bryzgalov
November 19, 2011
Tim Panaccio wrote an article on CSNPhilly.com about a strange week for Flyer's goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov.
After praising the Phoenix Coyotes before the game against his former team, two of his former teammates Derek Morris and Adrian Aucoin made comments on Phoenix radio stations that he was a bad teammate.
Now Bryzgalov has offered an apology to the Winnipeg fans, for remarks he made last year when speculation arose that the Coyotes could possibly move to Winnipeg.
You can read Panaccio's article on CSNPhilly.com, by clicking on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Strange-week-for-Flyers-Bryzgalov?blockID=597054&feedID=695
Tim Panaccio wrote an article on CSNPhilly.com about a strange week for Flyer's goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov.
After praising the Phoenix Coyotes before the game against his former team, two of his former teammates Derek Morris and Adrian Aucoin made comments on Phoenix radio stations that he was a bad teammate.
Now Bryzgalov has offered an apology to the Winnipeg fans, for remarks he made last year when speculation arose that the Coyotes could possibly move to Winnipeg.
You can read Panaccio's article on CSNPhilly.com, by clicking on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Strange-week-for-Flyers-Bryzgalov?blockID=597054&feedID=695
Howe's 2 will be retired
November 19, 2011
According to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio, Mark Howe's number 2 will be retired by the Flyers before their March 6 home game against the Detroit Red Wings.
During Howe's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, chairman Ed Snider said that Howe should have his number retired. After all, the defenseman played 10 years in Philadelphia, and is thought of by many as one of the best in Flyer's history.
Now it is official, Howe's number will be retired, and hang in the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center with the numbers of the other Flyer's hall of famers.
According to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio, Mark Howe's number 2 will be retired by the Flyers before their March 6 home game against the Detroit Red Wings. During Howe's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, chairman Ed Snider said that Howe should have his number retired. After all, the defenseman played 10 years in Philadelphia, and is thought of by many as one of the best in Flyer's history.
Now it is official, Howe's number will be retired, and hang in the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center with the numbers of the other Flyer's hall of famers.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Jagr has groin pull
November 15, 2011
Forward Jaromir Jagr left Thursday night's game against the Coyotes in the first period.
GM Paul Holmgren said that Jagr has a minor lower-body injury. It was later reported that he had a groin pull.
Jagr will not make the trip to Winnipeg with the team, so he can rehab from his injury in Philadelphia. He is only expected to miss a couple games.
Forward Jaromir Jagr left Thursday night's game against the Coyotes in the first period.
GM Paul Holmgren said that Jagr has a minor lower-body injury. It was later reported that he had a groin pull.
Jagr will not make the trip to Winnipeg with the team, so he can rehab from his injury in Philadelphia. He is only expected to miss a couple games.
Read, Flyers win in final seconds
November 18, 2011
Ilya Bryzgalov faced his former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, Thursday night.
Bryzgalov was looking for a win against his former team, and rookie forward Matt Read got it for him.
With the game tied 1-1 in the final seconds of the third, Jakub Voracek took a shot from the boards. Max Talbot got control of the rebound off Coyote's goaltender Mike Smith, and threw another shot on that was blocked, but Read was there for the third effort to put the puck in for his sixth goal of the season, and give the Flyers a 2-1 lead with 18.6 seconds left in the game.
After the game a happy Bryzgalov gave Read a hug to show appreciation for his late game heroics.
Bryzgalov had yet another solid in game in net, making 30 saves and allowing only one goal in 31 shots. He also denied Coyote's foward Ray Whitney on a break away.
Bryzgalov allowed the goal to Phoenix's Mikkel Boedker (3) in the third (3:38) on a shot that was able to slide under Bryzgalov's pad. The goal tied the game 1-1.
James Van Riemsdyk scored his seventh of the year in the second period (12:37) that gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead.
Mike Smith saw 42 shots from Philadelphia, making 40 saves.
Zac Rinaldo received a 10 minute misconduct penalty.
Jaromir Jagr left the game in the first period with a lower-body injury that was later revealed to be a groin injury.
New Hall of Famer and former Flyer Mark Howe was present at Thursday night's game and received a standing ovation.
The Flyers regained control of the top spot in the Eastern Conference, for the time being, with the win.
They will go on the road to Winnipeg to play the Jets on Saturday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020262
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047317
Ilya Bryzgalov faced his former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, Thursday night.
Bryzgalov was looking for a win against his former team, and rookie forward Matt Read got it for him.
With the game tied 1-1 in the final seconds of the third, Jakub Voracek took a shot from the boards. Max Talbot got control of the rebound off Coyote's goaltender Mike Smith, and threw another shot on that was blocked, but Read was there for the third effort to put the puck in for his sixth goal of the season, and give the Flyers a 2-1 lead with 18.6 seconds left in the game.After the game a happy Bryzgalov gave Read a hug to show appreciation for his late game heroics.
Bryzgalov had yet another solid in game in net, making 30 saves and allowing only one goal in 31 shots. He also denied Coyote's foward Ray Whitney on a break away.
Bryzgalov allowed the goal to Phoenix's Mikkel Boedker (3) in the third (3:38) on a shot that was able to slide under Bryzgalov's pad. The goal tied the game 1-1.
James Van Riemsdyk scored his seventh of the year in the second period (12:37) that gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead.
Mike Smith saw 42 shots from Philadelphia, making 40 saves.
Zac Rinaldo received a 10 minute misconduct penalty.
Jaromir Jagr left the game in the first period with a lower-body injury that was later revealed to be a groin injury.
New Hall of Famer and former Flyer Mark Howe was present at Thursday night's game and received a standing ovation.
The Flyers regained control of the top spot in the Eastern Conference, for the time being, with the win.
They will go on the road to Winnipeg to play the Jets on Saturday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020262
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047317
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Gustafsson out six weeks
November 17, 2011
Defenseman Erik Gustafsson had wrist surgery on Thursday and will be out for six weeks.
Gustafsson missed three games after having an incredible plus-6 game against Columbus two weeks ago, before the surgery.
He hurt his wrist in the Columbus game, but it is unclear if he was slashed or if he jammed his wrist against the boards.
Defenseman Erik Gustafsson had wrist surgery on Thursday and will be out for six weeks.
Gustafsson missed three games after having an incredible plus-6 game against Columbus two weeks ago, before the surgery.
He hurt his wrist in the Columbus game, but it is unclear if he was slashed or if he jammed his wrist against the boards.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Schenn practicing again, Bryz on Phoenix
November 16, 2011
Forward Brayden Schenn has been out the past few eeks with a broken foot, but he was back skating with the team in Wedenesday's practice.
Schenn was skating again already for the past two days, but Wednesday was his first official practice with the team again.
It is still uncertain when Schenn will be able to return. He has had a hard time dealing with injuries, starting with a shoulder injury that kept him from starting the season with the team, followed by the broken foot, after playing only four regular season gmes with the Flyers.
Bryzgalov on former team
Ilya Bryzgalov will face his former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, for the first time on Thursday.
Bryzgalov acknowledges that it is a special game for him, but he is unsure of how his emotions will be when he takes the ice at the Wells Fargo Center.
"I guess mine will be a little stressed to see. The Phoenix Coyotes. The other side. You’re in a different jersey. Ah, I don’t know."
Regardless of what happens in Thursday night's game, Bryzgalov has nothing but respect and praise for the Coyotes organization.
"I really appreciate everything they did for me,” siad Bryzgalov. “I wish them the best. I’m really glad they are doing well without me because they deserve it. They work extremely hard. They have beautiful people in that organization. Management and coaches and a good group of guys. I have lots of friends out there."
Forward Brayden Schenn has been out the past few eeks with a broken foot, but he was back skating with the team in Wedenesday's practice.
Schenn was skating again already for the past two days, but Wednesday was his first official practice with the team again.
It is still uncertain when Schenn will be able to return. He has had a hard time dealing with injuries, starting with a shoulder injury that kept him from starting the season with the team, followed by the broken foot, after playing only four regular season gmes with the Flyers.
Bryzgalov on former team
Ilya Bryzgalov will face his former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, for the first time on Thursday.
Bryzgalov acknowledges that it is a special game for him, but he is unsure of how his emotions will be when he takes the ice at the Wells Fargo Center.
"I guess mine will be a little stressed to see. The Phoenix Coyotes. The other side. You’re in a different jersey. Ah, I don’t know."
Regardless of what happens in Thursday night's game, Bryzgalov has nothing but respect and praise for the Coyotes organization.
"I really appreciate everything they did for me,” siad Bryzgalov. “I wish them the best. I’m really glad they are doing well without me because they deserve it. They work extremely hard. They have beautiful people in that organization. Management and coaches and a good group of guys. I have lots of friends out there."
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Loose ends
November 15, 2011
Snider hints at retiring Howe's number
Okay maybe not so much as a hint, but a statement.
Flyer's chairman Ed Snider, spoke at Howe's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night, saying that, "I don’t want to say one thing one way or another, but I feel that anybody who was in the Hall of Fame that was a Philadelphia Flyer, their number should be retired."
Sounds like the retirement of Howe's 2 is a matter of when, not if.
The newly titled Hall of Fame Defenseman spent the prime of his career with the Flyers. He played for 10 seasons in Philadelphia.
General Managers meet to discuss the trap
Not a very big deal, the general mangers of every NHL team met on Tuesday to discuss what happened in the Flyers, Lightning game, where the Flyers simply stood and did nothing as a counter to Tampa Bay's trap defense.
Flyer's GM Paul Holmgren feels that the trap is not something to spend a lot of time debating on, "Obviously, it’s worthy of some kind of debate but I don’t think we need to spend a lot of time on it."
A bigger issue? The GM's also discussed the league's realignment, which became an issue when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to Winnipeg, and became the new Jets, before the season began.
Snider hints at retiring Howe's number
Okay maybe not so much as a hint, but a statement.
Sounds like the retirement of Howe's 2 is a matter of when, not if.
The newly titled Hall of Fame Defenseman spent the prime of his career with the Flyers. He played for 10 seasons in Philadelphia.
General Managers meet to discuss the trap
Not a very big deal, the general mangers of every NHL team met on Tuesday to discuss what happened in the Flyers, Lightning game, where the Flyers simply stood and did nothing as a counter to Tampa Bay's trap defense.
Flyer's GM Paul Holmgren feels that the trap is not something to spend a lot of time debating on, "Obviously, it’s worthy of some kind of debate but I don’t think we need to spend a lot of time on it."
A bigger issue? The GM's also discussed the league's realignment, which became an issue when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to Winnipeg, and became the new Jets, before the season began.
Flyers win in Carolina, take 1st in East
November 15, 2011
The Flyers took a 5-3 win from the Hurricanes in Carolina Monday night, and they took possesion of first place in the Eastern Conference along with it.
The win gave the Flyers 23 points in the standings, giving them a one point lead over the Buffalo Sabres.
Claude Giroux (10, 1:19) and Max Talbot (6, 8:50) both scored in the first period to put the Flyers up 2-0, before Carolina's Patrick Dwyer (1, 19:59) scored shorthanded to make it 2-1.
In the second, Claude Giroux scored (11, 2:45) scored his second of the night, followed by Wayne Simmonds (4, 6:57), who scored on the power play to make it 4-1.
Tuomo Ruutu (7, 12:01) scored to cut the Hurricane's deficit down to two befroe heading into the third period.
Patrick Dwyer scored (2, 4:36) his second shorthnaded goal of the night to shrink the Canes deficit down to one. But Matt Read was able to put the game away for the Flyers, with his fifth goal of the season (16:09).
Peter Laviolette gave Sergei Bobrovsky the start last night.
Bobrovsky saw 20 shots from Carolina, making 17 saves.
Carloina's starter Cam Ward only made 13 saves after 17 shots, before he was substituted for backup, and former Flyer, Brian Boucher, who made 10 saves in 11 shots.
Flyers will not play again until Thursday night, when they come home to play the Phoenix Coyotes.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020244
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047178
The Flyers took a 5-3 win from the Hurricanes in Carolina Monday night, and they took possesion of first place in the Eastern Conference along with it.
The win gave the Flyers 23 points in the standings, giving them a one point lead over the Buffalo Sabres.
Claude Giroux (10, 1:19) and Max Talbot (6, 8:50) both scored in the first period to put the Flyers up 2-0, before Carolina's Patrick Dwyer (1, 19:59) scored shorthanded to make it 2-1.
In the second, Claude Giroux scored (11, 2:45) scored his second of the night, followed by Wayne Simmonds (4, 6:57), who scored on the power play to make it 4-1.Tuomo Ruutu (7, 12:01) scored to cut the Hurricane's deficit down to two befroe heading into the third period.
Patrick Dwyer scored (2, 4:36) his second shorthnaded goal of the night to shrink the Canes deficit down to one. But Matt Read was able to put the game away for the Flyers, with his fifth goal of the season (16:09).
Peter Laviolette gave Sergei Bobrovsky the start last night.
Bobrovsky saw 20 shots from Carolina, making 17 saves.
Carloina's starter Cam Ward only made 13 saves after 17 shots, before he was substituted for backup, and former Flyer, Brian Boucher, who made 10 saves in 11 shots.
Flyers will not play again until Thursday night, when they come home to play the Phoenix Coyotes.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020244
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047178
Monday, November 14, 2011
Howe inducted into Hall of Fame
November 14, 2011
Mark Howe, one of the greatest defenseman in Flyer's history, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame over the weekend.
CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio wrote a reflection on Howe for the website. I strongly encourage you to read it.
The link below will take you to the story.
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Howe-inducted-to-Hall-on-emotional-day?blockID=593676&feedID=695
Mark Howe, one of the greatest defenseman in Flyer's history, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame over the weekend.
CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio wrote a reflection on Howe for the website. I strongly encourage you to read it.
The link below will take you to the story.
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Howe-inducted-to-Hall-on-emotional-day?blockID=593676&feedID=695
Rested Flyers top Panthers 3-2
November 14, 2011
After a couple days on the golf course, the Flyers got back on the ice Sunday night at BankAtlantic Center to play the Florida Panthers.
In the first Danny Briere scored (5) to make it 1-0 Philadelphia (16:10). Wayne Simmonds earned the assist on Briere's goal to earn his 100th career NHL point.
In the second, Braydon Coburn scored his first of the year off a pass that was fed from Max Talbot, to Jakub Voracek, then finally over to Coburn for the goal to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead (6:50).
Still in the second, Florida's Evgeni Dadonov scored his first of the year to make it a 2-1 game (10:20).
In the third period, Matt Read was given a penalty shot oppurtunity after Jason Garrison was called for a hooking penalty on Read while he was on a break away. Read scored (4) on the penalty shot to make it a 3-1 game for the Flyers.
With less than a minute left in the third, Tomas Fleischmann scored (6) for the Panthers to make it 3-2.
The Flyers were able to hold off the Panthers in the remaining seconds for a 3-2 win.
Ilya Bryzgalov saw 33 shots from the Panthers, making 31 saves.
The opposing goaltender, Joe Theodore, made 32 saves. He saw 35 shots from the Flyers.
After spending close to a week in Florida, the Flyers will head a little further north to play the Carolina Hurricanes Monday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020240
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047164
After a couple days on the golf course, the Flyers got back on the ice Sunday night at BankAtlantic Center to play the Florida Panthers.
In the first Danny Briere scored (5) to make it 1-0 Philadelphia (16:10). Wayne Simmonds earned the assist on Briere's goal to earn his 100th career NHL point.
In the second, Braydon Coburn scored his first of the year off a pass that was fed from Max Talbot, to Jakub Voracek, then finally over to Coburn for the goal to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead (6:50).Still in the second, Florida's Evgeni Dadonov scored his first of the year to make it a 2-1 game (10:20).
In the third period, Matt Read was given a penalty shot oppurtunity after Jason Garrison was called for a hooking penalty on Read while he was on a break away. Read scored (4) on the penalty shot to make it a 3-1 game for the Flyers.
With less than a minute left in the third, Tomas Fleischmann scored (6) for the Panthers to make it 3-2.
The Flyers were able to hold off the Panthers in the remaining seconds for a 3-2 win.
Ilya Bryzgalov saw 33 shots from the Panthers, making 31 saves.
The opposing goaltender, Joe Theodore, made 32 saves. He saw 35 shots from the Flyers.
After spending close to a week in Florida, the Flyers will head a little further north to play the Carolina Hurricanes Monday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020240
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400047164
Friday, November 11, 2011
NHL All-Star ballots include six Flyers
November 11, 2011
Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Claude Giroux, Jaromir Jagr, Chris Pronger, and Kimmo Timmonen are the six Flyers on the ballot for this year's NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa.
Voting opens on November 14 to the public.
Make sure you cast your votes Flyers fans.
Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Claude Giroux, Jaromir Jagr, Chris Pronger, and Kimmo Timmonen are the six Flyers on the ballot for this year's NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa.
Voting opens on November 14 to the public.
Make sure you cast your votes Flyers fans.
Flyers respond to trap, lose in OT
November 9, 2011
* Sorry that this recap was not posted earlier. I had a lot of work to do for school, and I did not get any time yesterday to write up an article. Again, I apologize.
The big highlight of Wedensday night's game was not an overtime win by the Lightning, but how the Flyers countered Tampa Bay's 1-3-1 trap.
Credit to thepuckscene
In the opening minute of the game, while the Lightning switched over from offense into the trap defense, the Flyer's D simply held the puck in their own end and did nothing.
The referees eventually blew the whistle for a faceoff, just so play can resume.
Oh yeah, and that happened again too, not even five minutes into the game. The Flyers tried, but the Lightning would not break the trap, and the refs had to stop play again.
In the second period, Scott Hartnell broke a scoreless tie, when he redirected a shot by Jakub Voracek for his sixth goal of the year (9:34).
In the third period, with the Flyers up 1-0, the Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron (3) scored on the power-play to tie the game at one (7:41).
The game went into overtime, but Brett Connolly (3) scored to win the game for Tampa Bay (2:30).
Ilya Bryzgalov saw 24 shots, and made 22 saves Wednesday night.
The Flyers only managed to get 15 shots on Tampa Bay's Dwayne Roloson, which he saved 14 of.
The Flyers have a few days off in Florida before they play the Panthers on Sunday. They will be using the down time for team bonding.
* Forward Matt Read was back in the Flyer's lineup Wednesday night, after missing three games with an upper-body injury.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020212
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046980
* Sorry that this recap was not posted earlier. I had a lot of work to do for school, and I did not get any time yesterday to write up an article. Again, I apologize.
The big highlight of Wedensday night's game was not an overtime win by the Lightning, but how the Flyers countered Tampa Bay's 1-3-1 trap.
In the opening minute of the game, while the Lightning switched over from offense into the trap defense, the Flyer's D simply held the puck in their own end and did nothing.
The referees eventually blew the whistle for a faceoff, just so play can resume.
Oh yeah, and that happened again too, not even five minutes into the game. The Flyers tried, but the Lightning would not break the trap, and the refs had to stop play again.
In the second period, Scott Hartnell broke a scoreless tie, when he redirected a shot by Jakub Voracek for his sixth goal of the year (9:34).
In the third period, with the Flyers up 1-0, the Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron (3) scored on the power-play to tie the game at one (7:41).
The game went into overtime, but Brett Connolly (3) scored to win the game for Tampa Bay (2:30).
Ilya Bryzgalov saw 24 shots, and made 22 saves Wednesday night.
The Flyers only managed to get 15 shots on Tampa Bay's Dwayne Roloson, which he saved 14 of.
The Flyers have a few days off in Florida before they play the Panthers on Sunday. They will be using the down time for team bonding.
* Forward Matt Read was back in the Flyer's lineup Wednesday night, after missing three games with an upper-body injury.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020212
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046980
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Pronger returns, Coburn gets extension
November 9, 2011
After missing six games, defenseman and captain Chris Pronger will play tonight in Florida for the Flyer's matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Pronger has been out since October 24 with an eye injury, but has since made a quick recovery. He has been skating with a visor attached to his helmet during practices, and will continue to wear the visor during games (for now).
Fellow Defenseman Braydon Coburn signed to a four-year extension that is worth $18 million.
The longest tenured Flyer will stay on the team now for a few more years. He has been with the team since February of 2007.
Defenseman Erik Gustafsson has an injured wrist and did not make the trip to Tampa Bay with the team, according to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio.
Gustafsson is likely to join the team in Florida after Wednesday night's game against the Lightning for some team bonding.
The Flyers will get three days in Florida after their game against Tampa Bay for team bonding, before they play the Panthers on Sunday.
The Flyers play the Lightning tonight at 7:30 PM.
After missing six games, defenseman and captain Chris Pronger will play tonight in Florida for the Flyer's matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Pronger has been out since October 24 with an eye injury, but has since made a quick recovery. He has been skating with a visor attached to his helmet during practices, and will continue to wear the visor during games (for now).
Fellow Defenseman Braydon Coburn signed to a four-year extension that is worth $18 million.
The longest tenured Flyer will stay on the team now for a few more years. He has been with the team since February of 2007.
Defenseman Erik Gustafsson has an injured wrist and did not make the trip to Tampa Bay with the team, according to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio.
Gustafsson is likely to join the team in Florida after Wednesday night's game against the Lightning for some team bonding.
The Flyers will get three days in Florida after their game against Tampa Bay for team bonding, before they play the Panthers on Sunday.
The Flyers play the Lightning tonight at 7:30 PM.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Read expected to return, updates on other injuries
November 7, 2011
Forward Matt Read is still listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
However, CSNPhilly.com's Sarah Baicker is reporting that Read expects to be back in the lineup for Wedensday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Read has missed the last three games.
Forward Andreas Nodl and defenseman Chris Pronger are also still listed as day-to-day. Nodl with a lower-body injury and Pronger with his eye injury.
Baicker is also reporting that the Flyers have sent forward Eric Wellwood back to the Adirondack Phantoms, suggesting that Pronger is almost ready to return.
Forward Brayden Schenn is still recovering from a broken left foot according to the Flyer's website, stating that he will need a minimum of two more weeks recovery time.
Forward Matt Read is still listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
However, CSNPhilly.com's Sarah Baicker is reporting that Read expects to be back in the lineup for Wedensday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Read has missed the last three games.
Forward Andreas Nodl and defenseman Chris Pronger are also still listed as day-to-day. Nodl with a lower-body injury and Pronger with his eye injury.
Baicker is also reporting that the Flyers have sent forward Eric Wellwood back to the Adirondack Phantoms, suggesting that Pronger is almost ready to return.
Forward Brayden Schenn is still recovering from a broken left foot according to the Flyer's website, stating that he will need a minimum of two more weeks recovery time.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Pronger making progress in recovery
November 6, 2011
According to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio, defenseman Chris Pronger is progressing from his eye injury.
Pronger has missed six games already with his eye injury, and it seems like he will miss a few more.
Panaccio wrote in his article, "Chris Pronger says he still lacks proper conditioning and needs to have some contact before he's ready to play again."
Panaccio also wrote that Pronger is still adjusting to wearing the visor, and that Pronger's eye doctor, Stephen Goldman is happy with his recovery thus far.
You can read Tim Panaccio's report at CSN Philly.com, just click on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Pronger-progressing-adjusting-to-visor?blockID=588768&feedID=695
According to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio, defenseman Chris Pronger is progressing from his eye injury.
Pronger has missed six games already with his eye injury, and it seems like he will miss a few more.
Panaccio wrote in his article, "Chris Pronger says he still lacks proper conditioning and needs to have some contact before he's ready to play again."
Panaccio also wrote that Pronger is still adjusting to wearing the visor, and that Pronger's eye doctor, Stephen Goldman is happy with his recovery thus far.
You can read Tim Panaccio's report at CSN Philly.com, just click on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Pronger-progressing-adjusting-to-visor?blockID=588768&feedID=695
Flyers score nine on Columbus
November 6, 2011
James Van Riemesdyk made his way back into the lineup Saturday night, after missing Thursday night's game against the New Jersey Devils with a minor knee injury.
Meanwhile, Jakub Voracek was looking for a win against his old team, and boy did he get that.
The only missing storyline was Jeff Carter’s return to Philadelphia. Carter was at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday night, but a broken foot would only let him watch as the Flyers crushed the Blue Jackets 9-2.
The Flyers had an incredible first period.
James Van Riemsdyk (6, 1:38), Jaromir Jagr (6, 3:09), Maxime Talbot (5, 13:09), Claude Giroux (9, 14:37), and Jakub Voracek (3, 19:25) all recorded goals to give the Flyers a 5-0 lead by the first intermission.
Voracek played a great game against his former team, recording two assists
on top of his goal for a three point night. He fed a nice pass to Talbot, who
scored the third goal of the night for Philadelphia, to get an assist. Voracek
earned another assist in the third on Sean Couturier’s goal, which was the team’s
ninth of the night.
In the second period, Columbus still could not stop the Flyer’s offense.
Sean Couturier (4) scored a shorthanded goal (7:08) to give the Flyers a six goal lead.
Later in the second, Wayne Simmonds scored his third goal of the year to make it 7-0 Philadelphia (15:50).
Then Matt Carle scored his third on a backhander to give the Flyers an 8-0 lead (16:10)
In the third period the Blue Jackets finally made their way on to the scoreboard.
Forward Derek Dorsett made it 8-1 with his second goal of the year (13:13). But Sean Couturier answered back with his second goal (5) of the night, and the ninth for the Flyers, to give them an eight goal lead again.
Blue Jacket’s defenseman Grant Clitsome (1) scored late in the third period to make it 9-2, but it did not make any difference.
The Flyers won 9-2 in a very lopsided matchup.
Steve Mason only made 21 saves in 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. He was pulled in the third after going through a 53:09 nightmare.
Allen York played final 6:51 of the game. His time in net was not much better than Mason’s though, making three save in five shots, and allowing two goals.
Ilya Bryzgolav turned in a solid performance for Philadelphia. He allowed two goals, but made 33 saves out of 35 shots faced.
Bryzgalov will get the win, while Mason gets charged with the loss.
The Flyers will get a few days off, before they head to Tampa Bay to play the Lightning on Wednesday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020189
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046844
James Van Riemesdyk made his way back into the lineup Saturday night, after missing Thursday night's game against the New Jersey Devils with a minor knee injury.
Meanwhile, Jakub Voracek was looking for a win against his old team, and boy did he get that.
The only missing storyline was Jeff Carter’s return to Philadelphia. Carter was at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday night, but a broken foot would only let him watch as the Flyers crushed the Blue Jackets 9-2.
The Flyers had an incredible first period.
James Van Riemsdyk (6, 1:38), Jaromir Jagr (6, 3:09), Maxime Talbot (5, 13:09), Claude Giroux (9, 14:37), and Jakub Voracek (3, 19:25) all recorded goals to give the Flyers a 5-0 lead by the first intermission.
Voracek played a great game against his former team, recording two assists
on top of his goal for a three point night. He fed a nice pass to Talbot, who
scored the third goal of the night for Philadelphia, to get an assist. Voracek
earned another assist in the third on Sean Couturier’s goal, which was the team’s
ninth of the night.In the second period, Columbus still could not stop the Flyer’s offense.
Sean Couturier (4) scored a shorthanded goal (7:08) to give the Flyers a six goal lead.
Later in the second, Wayne Simmonds scored his third goal of the year to make it 7-0 Philadelphia (15:50).
Then Matt Carle scored his third on a backhander to give the Flyers an 8-0 lead (16:10)
In the third period the Blue Jackets finally made their way on to the scoreboard.
Forward Derek Dorsett made it 8-1 with his second goal of the year (13:13). But Sean Couturier answered back with his second goal (5) of the night, and the ninth for the Flyers, to give them an eight goal lead again.
Blue Jacket’s defenseman Grant Clitsome (1) scored late in the third period to make it 9-2, but it did not make any difference.
The Flyers won 9-2 in a very lopsided matchup.
Steve Mason only made 21 saves in 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. He was pulled in the third after going through a 53:09 nightmare.
Allen York played final 6:51 of the game. His time in net was not much better than Mason’s though, making three save in five shots, and allowing two goals.
Ilya Bryzgolav turned in a solid performance for Philadelphia. He allowed two goals, but made 33 saves out of 35 shots faced.
Bryzgalov will get the win, while Mason gets charged with the loss.
The Flyers will get a few days off, before they head to Tampa Bay to play the Lightning on Wednesday night.
Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011020189
ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=400046844
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Nodl out vs. Columbus
November 5, 2011
Forward Andreas Nodl has a lower-bdoy injury and will not play Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio.
Here is Panaccio's report:
"The Flyers injury list continues to grow instead of shrink.
Andreas Nodl (lower-body) joined the list at this morning's skate for the Flyers game tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
He now joins fellow forwards Matt Read (upper-body) and James van Riemsdyk (lower-body) as out of action for this game.
The Flyers recalled Eric Wellwood from the Phantoms on Friday. It was assumed his presence was cautionary in the event JVR didn't play. But perhaps it was actually in the event Nodl didn't play.
As is his policy, coach Pete Laviolette directed all injury comments to general manager Paul Holmgren."
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Forward Andreas Nodl has a lower-bdoy injury and will not play Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to CSNPhilly.com's Tim Panaccio.
Here is Panaccio's report:
"The Flyers injury list continues to grow instead of shrink.
Andreas Nodl (lower-body) joined the list at this morning's skate for the Flyers game tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
He now joins fellow forwards Matt Read (upper-body) and James van Riemsdyk (lower-body) as out of action for this game.
As is his policy, coach Pete Laviolette directed all injury comments to general manager Paul Holmgren."
- Courtesy of CSNPhilly.com
Friday, November 4, 2011
Videos: Briere's incredible shootout goal, Rinaldo's first NHL goal
November 4, 2011
Though the Flyers lost to the Devils in the shootout last night, Danny Briere scored on an absolutely insane (in a good way) and controversial attempt.
Credit to MrNHLFanatic
You can watch Briere's thoughts on the shootout in the video below.
Credit to centericephilly
Zac Rinaldo also scored his first NHL goal Thursday night, you can watch the video for his thoughts on the goal below.
Credit to centericephilly
Though the Flyers lost to the Devils in the shootout last night, Danny Briere scored on an absolutely insane (in a good way) and controversial attempt.
You can watch Briere's thoughts on the shootout in the video below.
Zac Rinaldo also scored his first NHL goal Thursday night, you can watch the video for his thoughts on the goal below.
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