LOS ANGELES — John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets was supposed to be the head coach of the Metropolitan Division All-Stars here this weekend. He opted out, however, to care for his son’s — an Army Ranger on deployment — ailing dog. So the Metro team needed a replacement, and … well, who better…
This is probably the weirdest thing I’ve come across while covering a Flyers game. A couple got married before the game tonight against Washington … in the hallway of the balcony level at the Wells Fargo Center. They were going to get married in their suite, but the Flyers apparently like to turn up the…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Gibson the primary reason for the loss Whenever the Flyers suffer a defeat, it’s easy for fans to fall into the blame game. And last night is no different — if you so chose, you could blame…
Over the weekend, news broke that the Flyers alumni will be taking part in a good will tour through Russia, in which they will play several games against Russian squads. The Inquirer reports that Philadelphia will play three games across Russia: in Kazan on February 16, in St. Petersburg on the 18th, and outside in…
Hockey is an expensive sport – especially if you’re a goalie. Which is why it was probably all the more devastating when Jake Mattice, a grade 8 student in Belleville, Ontario, had his goalie equipment stolen from his dad’s car. Who does that? Steals a kid’s gear? That’s low. Via Quinte News, enter: Steve Mason,…
It’s Dec. 26, which means hockey still isn’t back for another day, and the Philadelphia Flyers still aren’t back for another two. On one hand, the lack of hockey during the holidays kind of sucks – other sports get to have their showings – but on the other hand, hockey is very physically punishing, and…
Last game before the bye week today, as the Flyers will take on the Washington Capitals in Washington for the first time this season. The Capitals have won eight games in a row and are taking on a Flyers team that was clobbered yesterday. This will be fun! (Let’s hope.) Lineup-wise, the only change we…
Wayne Simmonds is a very good hockey player. Further to that, though, he’s one of those good hockey players that can also fight. Remember, P.K. Subban does not want anyone fighting Wayne Simmonds. Kevin Bieksa, though? Sure, why not? It didn’t turn out to be much of a fight – and losing Simmonds in exchange…
Justin Bieber had a pretty big night at the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout, scoring a goal and notching an assist. In fact, that assist was on a goal scored by Eric Lindros, which is pretty much the weirdest thing ever. Goal scored by Eric Lindros. Assisted by Justin Bieber. Those words were spoken over the…
VOORHEES, N.J. ― Something has to change with the Flyers. After looking bulletproof during their 10-game winning streak, the Flyers have quickly lost any ground they had made up in the standings and surely watched the gap between them and the non-playoff position teams shrink thanks to a five-game slide. In an effort to shuffle…