When it comes to the public pronouncements that coaches and general managers make about players during training camp, keep one thing in mind: Much of what they say is not so much geared toward informing fans and media about who will make the club. Rather, it's said for the benefit of sending a message (positive or negative) to the player.

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Here's what Jaromir Jagr had to say today at Flyers' training camp. Hope to have a pix of him soon added to the site in Flyer colors: (Courtesy of the Flyers PR staff): Philadelphia Flyers Press Conference Transcript – Paul Holmgren & Jaromir Jagr September 17, 2011 PAUL HOLMGREN: We just wanted more than anything to give Jaromir a chance to take care of you guys, and give you

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If today's opening of full training camp in Voorhees is anything like it has been the last few years, expect the building to be packed when the Flyers take to the ice. On-ice workouts at the SKateZone will begin at 9:30 a.m. and, as always, are free to the public to attend. Yesterday's news that Chris Pronger has been named captain and Danny Briere and Kimmo Timonen will be the alternates came

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The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that defenseman Chris Pronger has been named the 18th captain in team history. In addition, Danny Briere and Kimmo Timonen will wear the “A” as the alternate captains for the 2011-12 season. ...

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