I’m not really sure what the logic here was, but the Flyers reportedly offered a two-way contract to former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Francis Bouillon last week. Boullion, 39, turned that deal down and we learned today that he signed with a team in Switzerland. Francis Bouillon rejected a one year two way contract from the…
Facing off with a really really good team today in the Blues — one that can grind you down and beat you in a lot of ways — there was always a chance that this wasn’t going to look like the prettiest game for the Flyers. And to be sure, it wasn’t. Ten minor penalties…
*The Flyers hit like 268 posts last night, the power play wasn’t good, Brian Elliott got hurt, and the Flyers lost. Not great, Bob! Recap! *You know, perhaps the best thing about JVR being back is that some of those stupid shots from the outside might actually go in! [NBC Sports Philly] *The Flyers have…
The Flyers returned home to South Philly for the first time in 2009, but the results were just as good as 2008 as they beat the Wild 3-1. B&P’s Take: It was a slow start, but when the Flyers got going last night, they looked like the damn good hockey team we remember from prior…
Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes… 30-in-30 looks at the Flyers: [NHL.com] Another list from the NHL’s site, this one naming ten players “who will be counted upon heavily”: [NHL.com] Listing the worst trades in Flyers history: [HockeyBuzz.com] Niko Hovinen was one second away from a…
*Busy weekend. The Senators failed humanity, the Bruins have moved on, and the Hawks stayed alive. *What to expect from Scott Hartnell going forward. (BSH) *Reportedly, the NHL has reached an agreement on the sale of the Coyotes. (TSN) *ASF on ten possible options for the Flyers‘ 11th place draft pick. (Flyers) *Meltzer on top…
*Have you ever thought about what the deepest, most talented hockey team that could fit under the salary cap would look like? Here’s one take on just that, and the lone Flyer included shouldn’t come as a surprise. [The Athletic] *While the above article showcases some of the best contracts in hockey, we’re taking a…
Update: In an interview with Chris Therien between periods, Flyers forward Colin McDonald noted that Neuvirth “wasn’t feeling that well in the locker room” before the game, and that “we were worried about him”. He did not clarify further, but it’s possible Neuvirth is dealing with the same kind of illness that kept Steve Mason…
This story was written by Eric T. It begins here. The second chance for Buffalo again came on transition play (link to video in case the embedded player isn’t working): We’ll start this one from here, with Nodl coming up on an aggressive forecheck. With Versteeg already below the goal line to cut off a…
This was supposed to be the year the Flyers put it all together. This was supposed to be the year there were no more moral victories, but on the heels of another unimpressive home loss to Colorado, The Flyers are now officially off to yet another slow start. What’s missing? Well, for starters…how about an…