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…
There once was a great, but spiteful head coach who opined to one of his former players: “For six years, I taughtcha how to skate, I taughtcha how to score, I taughtcha how to go for the “W”. You could have been one of the greats! An’ now look at yourself. You’re not even a…
Grade: B 09/10 Salary: $1,500,000 10/11 Cap Hit: UFA Depth Chart Ranking: UFA [ Broad Street Hockey Player Page ] [ Hockey Database Player Page ] GP MIN W L OT GA GAA SA SV SV% ESS% SO 2009 – Ray Emery 29 1684 16 11 1 74 2.64 783 709 .905 .930 3 It’s…
Simon Bertilsson’s injury woes aren’t going away. His last season was ruined by several injuries, including knee and shoulder injuries as well as a concussion. All those problems gave Bertilsson extra motivation to train harder than ever before this summer, but now this season seems to have a nightmare start – again. Bertilsson suffered a…
We have to protect one goalie in the Mock Expansion Draft. Don’t everybody go and jump up all at once, now. Players who have played less than 50 games in the NHL are exempt and automatically protected, so guys like Sergei Bobrovsky, Nicola Riopel and Johan Backlund are automatically protected. Basically, this exercise is simple:…
Lisa Hillary, above, is moving from CSN Washington to CSN Philly. The Flyers beat at CSN Philly is getting a miniature shake up. According to the DC-based On Frozen Blog, the Capitals beat reporter at CSN Washington, Lisa Hillary, will be moving from the Nation’s Capital to Philadelphia, where she will serve as the on-air…
And now, meet your complete Flyers defense. Sean O’Donnell has been signed by the Flyers to a one-year deal. He’ll make $1 million plus bonuses, down from $1.25 million a year ago. If you like a guy like Ian Laperriere, you’re going to enjoy O’Donnell. He’s a grizzled, durable veteran who is really the perfect…
The Flyers are ranked fourth in the East in SB Nation’s Preseason NHL Power Rankings. They’re behind Washington, who comes in at number one, Pittsburgh, who comes in second, and New Jersey, who ranks third. Personally, in my ballot, I put us third behind Crosby and Ovechkin — I mean, Pittsburgh and Washington. I don’t…
I might be hearing things. It’s possible. That’s why I need you all to correct me if I am. There’s this video up on the official site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s of Simon Gagne, arriving at their practice facility at some point this week. He’s speaking with the media, they’re asking him questions…
Canadian media is reporting that former Flyers captain Jason Smith has been charged with assaulting his wife and daughter. He was arrested August 10 in Calgary. News agency QMI has the details, via SLAM Sports. He was released shortly after his arrest by Calgary police under conditions he have no contact with the alleged victims,…