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NHL Fact: Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils Haven’t Traded In 25 Years
January 26th, 2011
The year 1986 is a very long time ago.Top Gun was the number one grossing film of the year. A gallon of gas was 89 cents. The space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after take off. It was a pretty good year for Philadelphia hockey.Surprisingly, the Philadelphia Flyers were in the same ...
Philadelphia Flyers Danny Briere Will Play in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game
January 20th, 2011
It was announced today that Philadelphia Flyers forward Danny Briere will replace Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game. Iginla bowed out citing family obligations. He lost his grandfather this year and with his grandmother’s health taking a turn for the worst he wants to ...
Philadelphia Flyers Have the Goalie They’ve Been Looking for: Brian Boucher
January 5th, 2011
OK, I’ve been saying it since the Flyers reacquired him from the San Jose Sharks: Brian Boucher is the Flyers No. 1 goaltender.
Boosh has proved himself time and time again for the Flyers organization, and it’s nice to see him finally get the shine he deserves. He’s been ...
NHL All-Star Captains to “Choose Teams” in 2011 All-Star Game in Carolina
November 9th, 2010
Do you remember the days of playing hockey on the lake, pond or canal? Two "captains" get to pick through the players one by one to build their elite squad. No individual was stuck in a conference or division. The NHL has decided to switch up the format for ...
Eric Wellwood Shines In His NHL Debut With The Philadelphia Flyers
November 3rd, 2010
Twenty-year-old Eric Wellwood was one of a few Flyers' prospects who got a look in the preseason. He has only played 11 games with the Flyers' AHL affiliate Adirondack Phantoms, but due to Andre Nodl’s injury and Daniel Briere’s suspension he has been called up to play with the big ...
Philadelphia Flyers Should Keep Sergei Bobrovsky and Trade Michael Leighton
November 1st, 2010
When it comes to the Flyer’s goalie situation, two’s company, three’s a crowd. The Philadelphia Flyers no longer need Michael Leighton. Rookie goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has passed the probationary period. Brian Boucher can step in and get the job done if need be as he proved not only in his ...
Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers Could Be the Next “Great One”
October 30th, 2010
Claude Giroux has played only 136 regular season games in the NHL and he’s already being talked about as the next Wayne Gretzky. He’s only 22 years old but he’s keeping up with his elders just fine. After a poor preseason with the Flyers in the 2008, he was assigned to the AHL’s ...