*The Flyers were totally reasonable and low-key during yesterday’s opening-day-of-free-agency frenzy and just went out and signed a serviceable backup goaltender to a contract that makes a lot of sense. So refreshing. [BSH] *They also made a few depth signings but those don’t count as a thing. [Flyers] *They MIGHT not be finished, though. They’re…
*Today marks the start of the Flyers‘ developmental camp over in Vorhees; Meltzer has a nice rundown of all the attendees (and non-attendees, for that matter0. [Hockeybuzz] *In defense of R.J. Umberger wait what why? [Pattison Ave] *At this point all of the “big” free agency signings have happened, so here’s a full rundown of…
*The Flyers made their hiring of goaltending coach Kim Dillabaugh official this weekend. [BSH] *Steve Mason seems to be pretty excited about being able to work with Dillabaugh going forward. [Inquirer] *A bit more depth was pick up by the team this long weekend with the signing of right wing Colin McDonald. [Flyers] *The Flyers…
The Flyers announced on Saturday evening that they have signed Ivan Provorov, their top pick from last week’s NHL Draft, to an entry-level contract. The contract is the standard three-year entry-level deal, and has an anticipated cap hit of the maximum $925,000 (along with any potential bonuses that are as of yet unknown). Provorov was…
*Yesterday the Flyers‘ prospects took part in the annual Trial on the Isle and the Flyers poked a little fun at themselves via Twitter. [BSH] *Meltzer has some thoughts on development camp. [Hockeybuzz] *One thing that’s nice to see is Shayne Gostisbehere back on the ice after his season-ending injury last year. [Daily News] *The…
The Philadelphia Flyers will open their 2015 training camp at the Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees on Thursday, September 17. Head coach Dave Hakstol made the announcement Thursday at the team’s development camp in Voorhees. Hakstol also announced that the entire camp will remain in Voorhees, unlike in previous years when the team has taken…
*All eyes were on the Flyers defensive prospects as development camp opened yesterday. [CSN Philly] *Ivan Provorov is excited about prospect camp getting underway. [Inquirer] *Provorov spoke with the media after camp. [Flyers] *Provorov also took to Twitter to answer questions from fans. We might have a problem. [Pattison Ave] *Anthony Stolarz sees the Flyers’…
Last week, Tyrell Goulbourne took a slap shot and broke a pane of glass. In the mundane week full of dull drills and nameless players that is summer development camp, that shattering shot made Goulbourne, a 2013 third round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers, stand out of the crowd. Like clockwork, the stories about to…
*Ivan Provorov is getting lots of attention for obvious reasons, but let’s not forget about the absolute gem the Flyers walked away with at the end of the first round of this year’s draft. [Daily News] *Speaking of Provorov, this is a pretty nice little piece on his path to the NHL. [Courier-Post] *Travis Sanheim…
*Flyers will opening training camp September 17. That’s only two months from now woo! [BSH] *Do the Flyers have too many undersized forwards in their development system? [Hockeybuzz] *Let’s take a look at those defensive prospects again. Giggitty. [Flyers] *Nicolas Aube-Kubel expects to impress everyone with his showing at camp. [CSN Philly] *The kids had…