Let’s get this out of the way: Applause is in order for Ilya Bryzgalov and his shutout streak, now a Flyers record. The goalie went 249 minutes, 43 seconds without allowing a goal, and that’s awesome. The Flyers won the game, 3-2, and that’s even better. But if the defense stayed tight in the third…
* How do you know things are getting rough in Flyerland? Ed Snider is not only talking, but he’s saying that what he sees — in particular, in regards to the team’s utter lack of depth scoring — is unlike anything he’s ever seen “in all the years I’ve been in hockey.” Now THAT is…
Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news and notes… * Future Flyers weekly recap: [Flyers Faithful] * Update on the European bound players: [Flyers Faithful] * Catching up with Shjon Podein: [Philadelphia Flyers] * Justin Schultz is destroying the AHL: [Backhand Shelf] * When should the best defensemen make…
The gang took the the concourse of the Wells Fargo Center to take you inside the triumphant return of the Flyers Charities Carnival! They’re joined by Assistant Coach Brad Shaw, long time Flyers play-by-play King Jim Jackson, and a few more special guests as the gang celebrates what is almost certainly the best fan even…
An almost-daily column that takes a look back at how the Philadelphia Flyers have fared on this day, recalling some of the more memorable moments, achievements, and events that shaped the organization throughout the club’s storied history December 3 has been very kind to the Flyers as they travel to Anaheim to take on the…
From 2011-2014, Brendan worked as the NHL’s disciplinarian. He has since left that job for other opportunities; namely, serving as the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ president. It’s been a while since Shanahan handed down a suspension (or recorded a video explaining one), but he was the face of suspensions in the NHL for some time. This…
Nikolay Zherdev has cleared waivers today, according to Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com. This means that he stays in the Philadelphia Flyers organization, and now, there are options. – The Flyers could keep him right where he is now — in the press box. He’ll still be unhappy and he’ll still be the same old Zherdev….
Devils Goaltender Johan Hedberg Q: How’d you feel about the second period, they outshot you 14-4? “Yeah they were coming pretty hard, they turn the puck up quick, and as soon as we get it out of the zone they turn it back in again. I thought we did a good job of keeping them…
*BSH Radio’s Bill Matz sounds off on a .500 weekend for the Flyers after Sunday’s deflating 7-1 loss in Winnipeg. [BSH] *Speaking of the Jets game, there weren’t many positive takeaways, but here are a few anyways. [BSH] *Carter Hart recorded his first professional shutout over the weekend, and several other updates on Flyers prospects…
The results are in from a recent Sports Illustrated survey, and Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been ranked as the fifth-dirtiest player in the National Hockey League. The poll surveyed 324 NHL players and 5 percent of them ranked Hartnell as the dirtiest. Chris Pronger of the Ducks and the Stars’ Steve Ott came in…