Joacim Eriksson talks about goaltending, his junior career, his relationship with his ex-team Brynäs and ex-team mate, Panthers prospect Jacob Markström, coaches, dogs, last season, national team, how he ended up in Skellefteå, his talks with the Flyers and you name it what else. Let’s start with how he became a goaltender. “When I was…
We’re taking the day off, unless there’s a trade or something. Enjoy the holiday. And just because this movie is awesome…
The Flyers released their preseason schedule today, about a month after the rest of the league. It appears below. Training camp opens at the Skate Zone in Voorhees on Friday, September 17. Philadelphia Flyers Preseason Schedule 2010-2011 Date Opponent Venue Time Sep 21 vs New Jersey Wells Fargo Center 7 PM Sep 23 vs Toronto…
The Phils game forced us to push these bullets back to today, and besides, with a loss like last night, it’s usually good to let things sit a bit before completely dissecting them. Not that last night’s loss is any easier. – Yet again, the Flyers found a way to turn a career backup into…
Yesterday, we spoke with Flyers Assistant General Manager John Paddock. First, we’d like to thank Paddock for taking the time to speak with us, especially in between the Draft and Free Agency. Second, a special thanks to the Flyers’ PR staff, specifically Joe Siville. With all the talk about goaltending going on around here recently,…
Rookies are in Voorhees today. Most vets are practicing there too, prepping for training camp, which opens on Friday and Saturday. 13 days after originally popping up at Skate Zone, Bill Guerin is there too. For someone who was just in town visiting his in-laws, that’s a long stay. I mean, really… it’s the in-laws….
Penalties defined Friday night’s final home preseason contest between the Flyers and the Sabres. The Flyers scored two power play goals en route to a 3-1 victory, while also taking seven minor penalties in the process. At the same time, Buffalo took eight minors of their own. The penalty kill was generally fantastic, though, and…
See ya, Jon Matsumoto. The Flyers have traded the AHL center to the Carolina Hurricanes with the 206th pick in the NHL draft, giving Philly two picks in the seventh round, at 206 and 209. After four seasons with the Phantoms, it became clear that Matsumoto was never going to break through in the Flyers…
Two late seventh rounders wrap up the draft for the Philadelphia Flyers. With the 206th pick, acquired a few minutes ago from Carolina for Jonathan Matsumoto, the Flyers have selected Ricard Blidstrand, a defenseman from Sweden. His profile on Eliteprospects.com: A big and strong defenseman. Plays determined and is pretty physical in his own end….
Philadelphia, the Wells Fargo Center and ECAC Hockey will play host to the 2014 NCAA Frozen Four. The weekend-long event, which crowns the champion of Division 1 collegiate hockey, will be held on April 10 and 12 of that year, the NCAA announced on Tuesday. From the press release: The Wachovia Center has hosted a…