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NHL Playoffs 2011: Series Preview of Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres
April 11th, 2011
Thursday, 7:30 PM can't come fast enough as fellow zelePUCKin writer Matt O'Brien pointed out to me this morning.First games are huge in playoff series. Winning Game 1 doesn't mean a free pass to the next round, and losing Game 1 is not insurmountable, but starting off with a win ...
2011 NHL Draft: Mika Zibanejad, a Dark Horse for the Florida Panthers
April 11th, 2011
A dark horse pick for Florida if Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are off the board when they draft is Swede Mika Zibanejad.The 6'1" (and a half!) center only had nine points in 26 games this year. But look past the stats. He was playing in the Swedish Elite League, ...
NHL Draft 2011: Final Rankings of Skaters and What the Florida Panthers Will Do
April 11th, 2011
My favorite, Gabriel Landeskog (and rumored Florida Panther target), ranks second for North American skaters, Sean Couturier falls to sixth and Dougie Hamilton jumps into the top five as the draft's second best D.
Rank
Name
League
Birthdate
Height
Weight
Pos
GP
G
A
P
PIM
1
NUGENT-HOPKINS, RYAN
WHL
04/12/93
6' 0.5"
164
C
69
31
75
106
51
2
LANDESKOG, GABRIEL
OHL
11/23/92
6' 0.5"
207
LW
53
36
30
66
61
3
HUBERDEAU, JONATHAN
QMJHL
06/04/93
6' 1.25"
170
C
67
43
62
105
88
4
HAMILTON, DOUGIE
OHL
06/17/93
6' 4.25"
187
D
67
12
46
58
77
5
BEAULIEU, NATHAN
QMJHL
12/05/92
6' 1.75"
174
D
65
12
33
45
52
6
COUTURIER, SEAN
QMJHL
12/07/92
6' 4"
197
C
58
36
60
96
36
7
BAERTSCHI, SVEN
WHL
10/05/92
5' 10"
181
LW
66
34
51
85
74
8
STROME, RYAN
OHL
07/11/93
6' 0"
175
C
65
33
73
106
2
9
MURPHY, ...
NHL Playoffs 2011: Philadelphia Flyers (2) V. Buffalo Sabres (7) Series Preview
April 11th, 2011
Flyers (2) v. Sabres (7) Thread Up in Forum
http://zelepuckin.46.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20Round 1: Flyers (2) v. Sabres (7)Schedule: (to be updated when officially released)The Philadelphia Flyers won their first Division title since 2003-2004.The Buffalo Sabres won the psychological battle by coming from behind and beating the Flyers on Friday in overtime. The Flyers have ...
Florida Panthers Fans: Stand and Be Heard! Join a Forum for Panther’s Fans
April 4th, 2011
For more Panthers and Flyers talk come to www.zelepuckin.blogspot.com and visit their forums for the Panthers and Flyers at http://zelepuckin.46.forumer.com (make sure you do not use "www." as it will lead you to an error message)
zelePUCKin Hockey Blog and their zeleFORUMS are a place for Panthers and Flyers fans to become a part of ...
Florida Panthers: Why You Should Root for the Cats
April 4th, 2011
Original article posted at zelePUCKin http://zelepuckin.blogspot.com/2011/03/florida-panthers-why-you-should-root.htmlFor more Panthers and Flyers talk come to www.zelepuckin.blogspot.com and visit their forums for the Panthers and Flyers at http://zelepuckin.46.forumer.com ( make sure you do not use "www." as it will lead you to an error message) zelePUCKin Hockey Blog and their zeleFORUMS are a place for Panthers and Flyers ...
St. Louis Blues: Why Are They Struggling This Year?
December 13th, 2010
A few weeks ago, zelepuckin.wordpress.com did a write-up on the St. Louis Blues returning to their former glory. However, two injuries and a confidence-ridden goalie later, they appear to be playing themselves out of the playoff picture.
AP Photo/ Jeff Roberson
Before the games started on Friday the 3rd, the Blues were ...
A Philadelphia Flyers Fan 2010 Christmas Wish List
November 19th, 2010
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but if you don’t start your list early no one gets you anything good.
1) Jarome Iginla.
Like most X-mas lists, I started out with my long shot, hoping Santa will somehow manage to pull off a Christmas miracle. Paul “Santa” Holmgren would really have to crunch ...
Philadelphia Flyers Medical Staff: Why They May Not Be Getting It Done
October 17th, 2010
Jim McCrossin is the athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia Flyers and Adirondack Phantoms. He has been with the club for over 10 years, and is one of Bobby Clarke and Ed Snider's "good ol' boys."
McCrossin, a graduate of West Chester University, may be the reason ...
Simon Gagne Returns Home to Philadelphia: October 14, 2010
October 13th, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010, the Flyers play the Tampa Bay Lightning in a historic game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Although it is not Game 7 of a playoff series, the crowd will be emotionally charged as it welcomes back franchise hero Simon Gagne for the first time. ...