Ranking the Flyers: Number 19

In one of the closest votes yet, new addition Pyorala edges Dan Carcillo by one vote, 80 to 79. With 33% of the vote, Pyorala is on the board at number 18. Also, welcome Blair Betts to the board! The poll was kept open longer than desired in order to ensure as many votes as…

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Ranking the Flyers: Number 23

(Even though it has nothing to do with this round of voting, I just love that picture.) Another runaway win in the Ranking the Flyers series as OKT wins 45% of the vote, more than doubling up second place Riley Cote. With only one more player on the 23-man roster available, there is a clear…

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What we learned: Flyers vs. Rangers

Some things observed in last night’s meeting against the Rangers… 1. Giroux on the wing We might as well start with the biggest piece of news. After much speculation. After questions of its possibility. After seeing it tested in practice, last night’s game saw Claude Giroux moved to the left wing on a line with…

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Ranking the Flyers: Number 28

Round 2 of the supposed rapid fire voting (vote faster!) begins. Mike Richards Kimmo Timonen Jeff Carter Chris Pronger Simon Gagne Claude Giroux Ray Emery Scott Hartnell Braydon Coburn Danny Briere James van Riemsdyk Matt Carle Ryan Parent Ian Laperriere Darroll Powe Brian Boucher Arron Asham Mika Pyorala Blair Betts Dan Carcillo Danny Syvret Ole-Kristian…

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The Maturation of Dan Carcillo

When the Flyers traded for Dan Carcillo a year ago, the book on him was that he was an out of control rebel, who often times crossed the line with regards to vicious hits, irresponsible play and just flat out dirty hockey. When he arrived in Philadelphia, Carcillo didn’t do much to change those opinions….

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Ranking the Flyers: Number 18

In a very close vote, Asham is on the board at Number 17. With 25% of the vote, he beat out Dan Carcillo by two votes and Mika Pyorala by three votes. Entering this vote, it will be interesting to see who is next: Another tough guy, a new winger, or the new 6th defenseman….

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