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Flyers add Kalamazoo as ECHL affiliate
by bill1082
August 5, 2009

Per Yahoo.com PHILADELPHIA (AP)—The Philadelphia Flyers have reached an agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL to serve as a minor league affiliate for the 2009-10 season. The Wings replace the Mississippi Sea Wolves, who were the Flyers’ affiliate in that league for the 2008-09 season. Kalamazoo also announced Wednesday that it reached... [Read more of this article]

LeClair to be Inducted into USA Hockey Hall of Fame
by bill1082
July 29, 2009

per nhl.com http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=457749  Read More →

Flyers Sign 5 Players
by bill1082
July 24, 2009

Per flyers.com The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed forwards Lukas Kaspar, Krys Kolanos, Mika Pyorala and Jason Ward and defenseman Joey Mormina to one-year contracts, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. “Lukas, Krys and Jason are experienced skilled players who... [Read more of this article]

Cote Carnival Update
by bill1082
July 22, 2009

Ray Emery has been added as a confirmed guest for this years carnival. More to come… Also, Split Decision will be providing live music like they did last year.  Read More →

Dear Scott Burnside
by bill1082
July 16, 2009

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4329625&name=nhl Scott insists that this is the wrong move. Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals should be here and not the Flyers. I don’t really follow his logic on this and not just because I’m a Flyers fan. Any fan of the Capitals would be very new and they are still trying... [Read more of this article]

It’s Official: Flyers vs Bruins at Fenway
by bill1082
July 16, 2009

Per Yahoo.com BOSTON (AP)—With Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima playing catch in the outfield and a bright blue summer sky hovering over Fenway Park, Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward(notes) stood on the infield of the major leagues’ oldest ballpark and pretended to be miffed. “That’s how they got me down here,” he said. “They told me I... [Read more of this article]

Pronger Signs 7 Year Contract Extension
by bill1082
July 8, 2009

By ED MORAN Philadelphia Daily News When he was introduced to the public on Monday, Chris Pronger said he wanted to retire as a Flyer. Yesterday, the defenseman got his wish; that is, unless he plays past the age of 41. Pronger, 34, who was traded by Anaheim to the Flyers at the draft for Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa, two first-round picks and a conditional... [Read more of this article]

Flyers Add Boucher, Laperriere
by bill1082
July 2, 2009

Per TFP The Philadelphia Flyers have signed unrestricted free agent goalie Brian Boucher to a two-year contract worth $1.85 million. The Flyers have also signed unrestricted free agent right wing Ian Laperriere to a three-year, $3.5 million contract.  Read More →

A Closer Look at the Pronger Trade
by bill1082
June 29, 2009

For those of you who haven’t heard yet, the Flyers made a big splash over the past weekend. They acquired defensemen Chris Pronger and forward Ryan Dingle from the Anaheim Ducks for Joffery Lupul, Luca Sbisa a 3rd round conditional pick in 2010 and two first round picks. The initial reactions in the area have been mixed. The friends and family that... [Read more of this article]

Flyers Acquire Chris Pronger
by bill1082
June 26, 2009

Per Flyers.com Montreal, Quebec) - The Philadelphia Flyers made arguably the biggest headlines at the NHL Entry Draft’s first round on Friday night, landing defenseman Chris Pronger in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa and a pair of first round draft picks. To say that the 6-6, 220-pound Pronger fits into... [Read more of this article]

Emery will Sign for 1yr, 1.5 mill.
by bill1082
June 10, 2009

Via Ed Moran, Philadelphia Daily News Negotiations with Marty Biron have not ended, but when the Flyers announce today that they have a deal in place to sign free-agent goalie Ray Emery, it is likely to hasten the conclusion. According to team sources yesterday, a deal has been reached that will make Emery a Flyer for 1 year and pay him $1.5 million. The... [Read more of this article]

The Art of the Dive by Sidney Crosby
by bill1082
June 5, 2009

With a 4 - 2 lead, Crosby still feels the need to dive. I guess if it is programmed into your brain to fall on contact, you just can’t help it.  Read More →

2nd Annual Cote Carnival
by bill1082
June 5, 2009

www.cotecarnival.net The Cote Carnival is a charity event by Philadelphia Flyers forward Riley Cote. The Cote Carnival benefits the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) and is held at Swanky Bubbles in Cherry Hill, NJ. For current and past news about the event, please check back often. You may make a donation at anytime by clicking the “donate”... [Read more of this article]

Emery to be Signed and be Starter?
by bill1082
June 3, 2009

http://csnphilly.com/pages/landing_09?Panaccio-Flyers-to-Sign-G-Emery=1&blockID=56999&feedID=717 Per Timmy P. PITTSBURGH – Barring a collapse in negotiations, the Flyers are expected to sign Ray Emery as their starting goalie for next season. Several general managers at the Stanley Cup Final consider the matter a “done deal.”  Emery was... [Read more of this article]

Flyers and Bruins to Play at Fenway?
by bill1082
May 27, 2009

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2009/04/bruins_at_fenwa.html ” Bruins fans will have a fun (if frigid) way to spend the next New Year’s Day: watching their favorite hockey team play at Fenway Park. According to a source familiar with the negotiations between the league, the players, and the teams, the Bruins... [Read more of this article]

Everyone “Dive” into the Pool
by bill1082
May 22, 2009

So the big complaint that I’ve seen in the Crosby era has been the fact that he dives. Is it a warranted complaint? It sure is. I’ll admit that I have a special hatred for the Pittsburg Penguins and their captain but the feelings I have about this aren’t all pointed at Crosby. As these playoffs move forward, the popular complaint is that the... [Read more of this article]

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