Meltzer’s Musings: On Goalie Drafting and Baked Potatoes

The late, great comedian Mitch Hedberg used to tell a joke about how long it takes to cook a baked potato in a conventional oven. "Sometimes, I'll just throw one in there, even if I don't want it," he said. "By the time it's done, who knows?"

Drafting and developing goaltenders is much the same. It takes so long for most draft-eligible goaltenders to be ready for the NHL that, by the time they

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The Flyers Goalie Carousel Keeps Spinning

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In 2011 Flyers fans were treated to the news that the Flyers had signed goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a MONSTER contract valued at $51 million dollars over 9 years. Ilya was set to become an unrestricted free agent after finishing the previous season with the Phoenix Coyotes but instead had his negotiation rights traded to The Flyers Goalie Carousel Keeps Spinning - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Philadelphia Flyers need to reevaluate approach

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Adam Proteau of The Hockey News took a shot at the Philadelphia Flyers in a recent column. Proteau called out Flyers’ General manager Paul Holmgren and Owner Ed Snider for their recent turn-style approach of assembling a Stanley Cup-caliber team. Proteau made some great points, but one in particular caught my eye

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Sight Unseen II: Flyers Photos of the Year

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Extreme close-up of Ilya Bryzgalov at the start of the season.

The team hangs out in the locker room before they head up to the 36th annual Flyers Wives Carnival.

Team & Staff head to the plane following a game in snowy Buffalo.

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Fresh Bryz Buyout Rumors Roll In

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Times have definitely been better for Ilya Bryzgalov, with fresh rumors that our man in net may be added into the list of compliance buyouts coming this Summer. Sources within the team, I know, that saying is far from my favorite, point to his performance in the shortened season being a key factor in the Fresh Bryz Buyout Rumors Roll In - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Flyers draft pick Stolarz added to USA Hockey camp

Anthony Stolarz, the Flyers' second-round draft pick last season, was one of four goalies added to USA Hockey's National Junior Evaluation Camp. The camp will be held Aug. 3-10, in Lake Placid, N.Y. Forwards and defensemen for the camp were … Continue reading →

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Meltzer’s Musings: Friday Quick Hits

Friday Quick Hits

* The comparisons of the Flyers' ill-fated acquisition of the rights to Dan Hamhuis in the summer of 2010 to their recent acquisition of the rights to Mark Streit lack context.

The Hamhuis acquisition was a case of the Flyers trying to convince a player who had already stated he intended to pursue unrestricted free agency -- and was reportedly exclusively focused on signin

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