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Steven Stamkos: Could Philadelphia Flyers Acquire Him Without Destroying Depth?

July 8th, 2011
Steven Stamkos has scored more goals than anyone in the NHL over the past two seasons.More than a week after the July 1 opening of free agency, the 21-year-old superstar is still an unsigned restricted free agent (RFA).With each passing day that Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman fails ...

Philadelphia Flyers: Dan Carcillo’s 10 Most Memorable Moments

July 2nd, 2011
During the 2008-2009 NHL season, the Philadelphia Flyers traded Scottie Upshall to the Phoenix Coyotes for then-NHL penalty minutes leader, Dan Carcillo."Carbomb" became an instant fan favorite on Broad Street for his aggressive, explosive playing style.A restricted free agent this summer, Dan Carcillo was not given a qualifying offer by ...

Philadelphia Flyers: Is Simon Gagne the Next Step?

July 2nd, 2011
Just one week after one of the biggest shake-ups in franchise history, the Philadelphia Flyers continued to rock the NHL world on the first day of NHL free agency.General manager Paul Holmgren spent June 23rd trading team captain Mike Richards and leading goal scorer Jeff Carter, while also signing goaltender ...

Philadelphia Flyers’ Signing of Jaromir Jagr Is a Move for the Stanley Cup

July 1st, 2011
Just two hours after yesterday's opening of the NHL's free agency market the Philadelphia Flyers dropped another bomb in the NHL world.Future Hall-of-Famer Jaromir Jagr was signed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract.Initially, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings were noted as favorites to bring back the 39-year-old winger ...