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Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE A pair of matinees over the weekend put a lot of things in perspective for hockey fans in the city of brotherly love, as the Flyers lost back to back against the Devils and Rangers. Let’s see how long the list of problems was, while keeping the issue of goaltending aside because it will be beaten to death over the next couple of months. … [ visit site to read more ] Afternoon Nightmares Continue for Flyers - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Blog

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Hey there Flyers fans! My name is Laura aka Broad Street Bettie and I am a new blogger here at Broad Street Buzz. I thought I’d write an introductory blog because I just got surgery and my Doctor specifically told me I can’t do anything that raises my blood pressure… and since we all know the Flyers are secretly sponsored by blood pressure medication companies…I’ve been off hockey for the past week or so. … [ visit site to read more ] Street Hockey Bully Turned Flyers Broad Street Bettie, An Introduction - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Blog

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Three straight games, three straight shootouts for the orange and black and gasp! Ilya Bryzgalov was the starter meaning that yes he would have to be in net for the shootout. Wouldn’t you know that he finally made not only one, but two stops in the shootout, yet it would not be enough to get the W. Before we get there let’s do the preliminary background information. … [ visit site to read more ] Flyers Come Out Flat, Lose To The Jets In Shootout - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Blog

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The fun and All-Star games are over. It's time to get serious. (Courtesy: Eric Bolte-US PRESSWIRE) 48 games have been played, and 34 remain.  Despite the numerical imbalance, the games following the All-Star break are typically referred to as the second half of the season.

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Once upon a time this season Scott Hartnell looked lost out on the ice. His line mate of two seasons Villie Leino was signed by the Buffalo Sabres, leaving head coach Peter Laviolette in a tough spot. Where was Hartnell going to fit in with all of these new pieces on the Flyers? … [ visit site to read more ] Breaking Down Hartnell’s Recent Power Play Surge - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Blog

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I’ve been to a handful of Flyers  games at MSG. They’ve won every time, and it felt great. There’s just something different about going into enemy territory … [ visit site to read more ] How It Must Feel To Win On The Road - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Blog

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Don't forget about the Panthers, Mr. All-Star! (Courtesy: Tom Mihalek) What’s with the Flyers  having to face the Panthers  before long breaks? Last season, as we were rolling through everybody, there was a meeting with Florida  right before the holiday break. Clearly the Flyers  were thinking ahead to their vacation plans, because they got rolled 5-0. It turned out to be an early sign of trouble for last years team

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Lost in the depths of championship weekend of the NFL was the most entertaining Philadelphia Flyers game that you will probably see all season. The recipe was there for a type of game like this, the Bruins humiliated the Flyers 6-0 in Philly the last time these two teams met on December 17 th . Before that contest, the Flyers spoiled the Bruins championship banner celebration on opening night in with a 2-1 victory

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Jeff Reese's greatest accomplishment: Michael Leighton. (Courtesy: David Hutchison) During the 2009-2010 season, goaltending coach Jeff Reese  got a ton of credit for the team’s success.  We started the year with Ray Emery , and finished it with a rotation of Brian Boucher, Michael Leighton  and Johan Backlund .  All season long, somebody would get hurt, and another guy would step in. Then he would get hurt, and replaced by the next guy.

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All was well until the dreaded shootout. (Courtesy: Len Redkoles) Yesterday’s 6-5 shootout loss to Boston  was easily the most exciting Flyers  game in a while. Neither team defense was able to help out their goalies much

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