Flyers coach Peter Laviolette discusses the Flyers signing Bryzgalov.
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Laviolette on Relationship with Richards
Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks about his relationship with Mike Richards.
Holmgren explains wild day of activity
The following is a transcript of Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren's news conference with reporters. In addition to trading Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, the Flyers have signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to what is believed to be a nine-year, $51 million contract.
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Carter. Gone. Richards. Gone. Flyers. Shaken.
Bruins Face-Slapping to Continue
What a great feeling that was. No matter what happened, that was a moment we could always look back and smile at. Nothing could erase it. It happened, it was frozen in time, and it was perfect. … [ visit site to read more ]
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Draft Day Shocker: Flyers trade Richards, Carter
In a deal that will reshape the Flyers for years to come, captain Mike Richards and alternate captain Jeff Carter, have been dealt to the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets, respectively. First, the Flyers sent Carter to the Blue Jackets in exchange for first- and third-round draft picks, along with 21-year-old winger Jakub Voracek. Then, they shocked the hockey world by dealing Richards to the L.A.
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Exclusive: Laperriere on winning Masterton
NHL networks Heidi Androl speaks to Masterton Trophy winner Ian Laperriere
Stupid Realignment Idea’s
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Courtesy: hoosierhockey.wordpress.com The NHL is always changing. From rule changes, to equipment restrictions, all the way up to expansion and relocation. Some things turn out great, some not so much. One idea that has come up is to realign the divisions
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Presentation
Ian Laperriere accepts the award for showing perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Flyers 2011 Draft Primer
As of today, the Flyers own just five picks entering the NHL entry draft, which begins tonight with the first round and continues Saturday with Rounds 2 through 7. The Flyers traded their first-round pick (25th overall) and third-round pick (86th overall) to Toronto for Kris Versteeg, and dealt their second-round pick (56th overall) and Scottie Upshall to Phoenix for Dan Carcillo. The Flyers added a fourth-round pick (118th overall) from Tampa in the Simon Gagne trade, but surrendered their fifth-round pick (146th overall), along with Ole-Kristian Tollefsen to Detroit for Ville Leino. Barring a trade, the Flyers enter the draft without a first- or second-round pick for the third straight year. Here are their picks: 3rd Round (84th overall) 4th Round (116th overall) 4th Round (118th overall) 6th Round (176th overall) 7th Round (206th overall)
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