Flyers top Devils 2-1, Pronger returns

September 30, 2011

Jaromir Jagr continues his success in his return to the NHL. Last night he scored the game winning goal with 12:48 left in the third period to beat New Jersey 2-1.

The newly deemed captain Chris Pronger, made his return to the ice last night after recovering from wrist and back surgeries during the off-season. Pronger got an assist and even a roughing minor last night.

Both general manger Paul Holmgrem and head coach Peter Laviolette are confident that Pronger will play in the season opener Thursday night against Boston.

Wayne Simmonds scored in the second period (12:19) on the power play to put the Flyers up 1-0.

 Center Stephane Veilleux scored New Jersey's only goal, which was earned 14 seconds in to the second period.

Martin Brodeur made 25 saves for the Devils last night. Ilya Bryzgalov made 17 saves last night for Philadelphia, then was substituted for Sergei Bobrovsky in the second.

The Flyers will head to New Jersey to play the Devils Saturday night for their final preseason game.

Recap links coming soon.

Simmonds won't be disciplined for slur

September 28, 2011

Forward Wayne Simmonds will not be punished in anyway by the NHL, for allegedly yelling a  homophobic slur at Ranger's forward Sean Avery.

The NHL met with Simmonds yesterday to discuss the matter.

After review, they couldn't find any conclusive evidence that Simmonds directed a homophobic slur at Avery.

The NHL does have the right to revisit the incident should new evidence arise.

Flyers Headlines (9/24-9/26)

Hey everyone, I would like to apologize for the past couple days. I haven't had the chance to post anything, because I had to get college stuff done, and that is really important. Can't ignore that stuff and do it later. Anyway, I'm sorry, here are the recaps and news I missed over the past couple days.

9/25
Nylander released from camp
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Jagr-disappointed-Nylander-gone?blockID=567044&feedID=695

Hartnell to see Cardiologist Tuesday after heart incident
http://www.csnphilly.com/hockey-philadelphia-flyers/news/Hartnell-to-see-cardiologist-Tuesday?blockID=567086&feedID=695

9/26
Winter Classic officially announced
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=589887&navid=DL|PHI|home

Flyers beat Rangers 5-3
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400054762

9/27
Simmonds could be fined for slur aimed at Ranger's Avery on Monday night
http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/11561/flyers-wayne-simmonds-to-meet-with-nhl-this-morning-about-slur

JVR, Schenn, Nodl, and other players enter final week of camp with injuries
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers-talk/post/Flyers-down-3-players-in-camps-final-wee?blockID=568310&feedID=695

Courtesy of Flyers.NHL.com, CSN Philly.com, and ESPN.com

Flyers make cuts to roster

September 24, 2011

The Flyers cut 17 players from their roster to narrow it down to 38 players. The players who were cut will be assigned to play for the Adirondack Phantoms.

Here is the link to the list of cut players,

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=589692&navid=DL|PHI|home

Testwuide could face suspension

September 24, 2011

Last night in the Flyer's 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, the Flyer's Mike Testwuide hit Detroit's Brendan Smith from behind in to the boards.

The hit occured halfway through the first period. After the puck was dumped in to Detroit's zone, Smith went over to get the puck in the corner, while Testwuide came flying down the ice.

At the last second, Smith turned his around, facing the boards. At that point, Testwuide couldn't stop, and checked Smith face first in to the boards.

Testwuide received a five minute major for the hit. He also received a game misconduct and was ejected from the game.

Now, Testwuide and the Flyers are waiting to see if he will be suspended, for the NHL's new "Czar of Discipline" Mike Shannahan has zero tolerance for blind hits and head shots.

Shannahan already handed a 10 game suspension to Jody Shelley, for a hit similar to Testwuide's. Shelley hit Toronto's Darryl Boyce from behind, recieving a five minute boarding major, a game misconduct during Wednesday night's game against the Maple Leafs. Shelley was suspended by the NHL the next day.

I will keep you updated on Testwuide's status, as soon as more details emerge.

Flyers win in Motown 3-1, Jagr scores in debut

September 24, 2011

After a shootout loss the night before in London, Ontario, the Flyers bounced back in Detroit to beat the Red Wings 3-1.

Detroit's left winger Fabian Brunnstrom (1) scored in the first period to put the Red Wings on the board 1-0 early.

With 2:34 left in the first, James Van Riemsdyk (3) scored to tie the game 1-1.

52 seconds later (1:42 left in the first period) Jaromir Jagr (1), making his pre-season debut as a Flyer, scored to give Philadelphia a 2-1 lead. Jagr also had an assist on the night.

The Flyers would not let go of the lead thanks to great goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, who made 23 saves last night.

In the second period with 10:41 remaining, center Matt Read (1) scored an unassisted goal to give the Flyers a 3-1 lead.

Detroit's goaltender Jimmy Howard saved 19 shots, but it wasn't enough to stop Philadelphia. The Flyers won by a final of 3-1.

The Flyers come home to the Wells Fargo Center Monday night for their next pre-season game against the New York Rangers. Puck drops at 7:00 PM.

Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011010038

ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400057699

NHL Commmisioner addresses banana thrown at Simmonds

September 23, 2011

Wayne Simmonds fell victim to something that has never been seen before in hockey.

Last night's game in London, Ontario, (which ended in a 4-3 loss) in the shootout, Simmonds went to take his shot. As he skated down the ice, someone in the stands threw a banana at him.

Simmonds acknowledged that what had just happened to him did startle him a bit, but he still managed to score.

NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman adressed what was generally viwed as a racial slur.

"We have millions of great fans who show tremendous respect for our players and for the game," said Bettman . "The obviously stupid and ignorant action by one individual is in no way representative of our fans or the people of London, Ontario."

Hyka ineligible for NHL this year

September 23, 2011

Left-winger Tomas Hyka's (18) training amp with the Flyers came to an abrupt end.

Hyka is heading back to Gatineau to play for his former junior team.

Due to rules in the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, Hyka is not an  unrestricted free agent and can not be signed by any NHL team this year. He will, however, be eligible for next year's draft.

This unfortunate considering that Hyka has played well for the Flyers so far in the pre-season.

Jagr makes debut tonight in Detroit

September 23, 2011

Jaromir Jagr will finally make his debut for the Flyers tonight at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

Jagr's debut was delayed due Visa approval issues, which kept him from traveling to Toronto, then London for the last two pre-season games against the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings.

The Flyers preseason game vs the Red Wings starts tonight at 7:30 PM.

Flyers lose in shootout

September 23, 2011

The Flyers lost to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout last night. Wayne Simonds scored in the third period to tie up the game which led to overtime for the exhibition game in London, Ontario.

In the shootout, Simmonds went in to take his shot when someone in the seats threw a banana at him.

Simmonds was still able to put the puck past Red Wing's goaltender Jordan Pearce though.

The next pre-season game for the Flyers is tonight in Detroit.

Flyers.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011010028&navid=DL|PHI|home

ESPN.com
 http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400057694

Shelley suspended 10 games

September 22, 2011

According to CSN Philly.com's Tim Panaccio, forward Jody Shelley has been suspended 10 games for hitting Toronto Maple Leaf's center Darryl Boyce head first in to the boards, in last night's 4-2 preseason loss.

Shelley will miss the remaining five games in the preseason, and the first five of the regular season.

According to ESPN.com, Shelley was also fined by the NHL, but the price of the fine is not yet known.

Winter Classic Announcement on Monday

September 22, 2011

 According to Sarah Baicker of CSN Philly.com, the NHL will officially announce that the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers will play in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic this Monday.

The league will hold a press conference at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 1:30 PM to make the announcement. The press conference will be stream live on the Flyers, Rangers, and Phillies websites. It will also be broadcasted live on NHL Network.

The Winter Classic logo may have been accidentally revealed today. In the hours leading up to tonight's Phillies game. The Winter Classic logo was shown up on Phanavision. Enrico Campitelli was able to capture a photo of it at the stadium.

Details on what will be revealed at the conference, on top of the confirmation, have yet to be released.

The Flyers and Rangers will play in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic on January 2, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Bryzgalov makes debut, Flyers lose 4-2

September 22, 2011

Ilya Bryzgalov made his first appearance as Flyer last night at the Wells Fargo Center.  He had a bit of a rough start allowing three goals to Toronto's Juraj Mikus, Matt Frattin and Joe Colborne.

 Tomas Hyka and Erik Gustafsson scored the Flyer's only two goals last night.

Both teams showed tension between each other last night. Jody Shelley hit the Maple Leaf's Darryl Boyce from behind in to the boards. Shelley received a five minute major for boarding.

Toronto's Jay Rosehill fought Shelley immediately after the hit. Both players were given five minute majors. Shelley left the game for game misconduct.

Rosehill did return to the game in the third, but received a 10 minute misconduct penalty for fighting with Scott Hartnell.

The Flyers are now headed to London, Ontario to play the Red Wings tonight.

Flyer.NHL.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011010023

ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400057688

Coturier signed to entry level contract

September 21, 2011

The Flyers signed rookie center Sean Couturier to an entry level contract.

Couturier was selected in the first round by the Flyers in this year's NHL Draft. He was the eighth overall pick. The Flyers aquired the draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets along with Jakub Voracek in exchange for Jeff Carter.

Flyers open up pre-season with 4-0 win vs Leafs

September 21, 2011

It's only pre-season, but it was nice to see the Flyers open up with a shutout win in Toronto. Especially when many of the young players played well.

Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky saved all 27 shots that came his way to get his first ever NHL shutout, and he did it on his 23rd birthday (pretty good present).

Center Zac Rinaldo, right winger Wayne Simmonds (who came from Los Angeles in the Mike Richards trade), and right winger Mike Testwuide scored the Flyers first three goals respectively.

Then in the third period, the eighth overall pick in this year's NHL Draft, center Sean Couturier scored his first NHL goal and the Flyers fourth and final goal of the game.

Defenseman Matt Carle had two assists on the night.

Jakub Voracek (came from Cloumbus in the Carter trade) played well last night as well. Voracek earned an assist in the second period when he set up a pass to Rinaldo, who went on to score the Flyer's first goal of the night.

The Flyers will be at home tonight to play the Maple Leafs again, this time at the Wells Fargo Center.

Recaps

Flyers.com
http://flyers.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=64095&navid=DL|PHI|home

ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400057682

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