New! Flyers Podcast

September 30, 2005

The Inquirer has launched a new service - a weekly Flyers Internet radio show or Podcast.
Staff writer Don McKee plays host to Flyers beat writer Tim Panaccio as they preview the upcoming NHL season. [continue]

Wow going Hi-Tech. Downloaded iPodder, believe it or not this was my first podcast.
Now if they would only do podcasts of the games, that would be sweet.
On the commentary, I disagree with the statements saying the new rule changes are a boon for Mr. FallDown, because of his stick checking skills. Unless he has picked up some speed with the year off, he will be average at best.

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Flyers lose Kapanen for at least 10 weeks

September 16, 2005

Sami Kapanen has become the third Flyer to be injured outside training camp.
Unlike the other injuries, his is serious.
The 32-year-old right winger is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery Tuesday at Pennsylvania Hospital to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder. He will be lost for at least 10 weeks and a minimum of 20 games. [continue]

Thats 3 Flyers injured before training camp started.
I wonder if he is reconsidering his decision not to retire.

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Video illustrates new rules

September 9, 2005

Change doesn't come easily but a faster, more exciting brand of National Hockey League action begins with the new rules to be introduced this season. The League and its players are committed to a wide-open game with more scoring chances and fewer stoppages of play.
For the new rules to succeed, they will need the support of all of the NHL's players, coaches, general managers, owners and officials. Players have been vocal in their support of the changes. The new standard of enforcement will require referees to call penalties on existing rules, including hooking, holding, tripping, slashing, cross checking and interference. [continue]

The NHL has released a video detailing some of the new rule changes. So is all the clutching, grabbing and interfering going to be called like it is written in the rule book?
Yeah, right, every year they talk about the same thing and it is enforce for maybe a couple games and then soon forgotten.
But hey! They made a video this time. They must be serious!

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