http://www.flyersfancentral.com Flyers Fans Site Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:56:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Flyers sign coach John Stevens to an extension keeping him under contract for the next three seasons. Flyers had also signed Ken Hitchcock to a three year contract back in 2006 only to fire him about a month later. But I don't see that happening this time, ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/08/18/stevens-given-2-more-years/ Chris Therien will be taking over the color analyst job on 610 WIP for the Flyers broadcasts on AM radio for this upcoming season. He will be replacing another former Flyer Bryan Propp who was on AM with Tim Saunders for 7 seasons. Its been a couple years since I ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/08/17/bundy-on-the-radio/ First Annual Cote Carnival is tomorrow! Looks like tickets are still available, at least for another 17 hours. Admission covers food, drinks and entertainment. There will be player and alumni appearances with the opportunity to receive autographs, and participate in silent auctions and raffles. A small donation will be required for autographs. Nintendo ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/08/16/first-annual-cote-carnival/ The Philadelphia Flyers announced that Craig Berube has been named assistant coach, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren. In addition, the team announced that John Paddock has been named head coach of the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms. "Craig will bring new energy to the Flyers' coaching ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/08/07/the-chief-back-with-the-flyers/ Back in early July the Flyers signed free agent Aaron Asham to a 2 year contract. I think Asham is a great 4th line guy to have. I always noticed Asham on the ice, particularly when he played for the Islanders. He had a few fights with Richards, a few ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/08/04/flyers-sign-asham/ Comcast-Spectacor announced awhile back that the Spectrum will be gone next summer. The building the Flyers called home from 1967-1996. The building the Flyers raised their first Stanley Cup in. The building the Phantoms raised their first Calder Cup in. The building the Flyers beat the Soviet Central Red Army ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/08/03/bulldozing-history/ Every few couple months or so I get people contacting me asking about the Delta Dental Ice Team Tryouts. Unfortunately since this is just a fan website and does not represent the Flyers in any official capacity, I am not privy to any advance info about the tryouts. That and ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/07/30/delta-dental-ice-team-tryouts-2/ As mentioned on Mighty Mike's Blog, Mike Richard came in 5th place in the voting for the Frank J Selke Trophy. The Selke is awarded to the forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. Two Flyers have won it in the past. Bob Clarke in ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/07/29/the-selke/ The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed right wing Joffrey Lupul to a four-year contract extension. Lupul had one year left on his contract. Lets hope he stays a little healthier this season. http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/07/22/joffrey-lupul-signed-4-year-extension/ Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach John Stevens has been named Coach of the Year by The Hockey News. "John is the coach that we deemed did the best job in the regular season and post-season," said The Hockey News Editor-In-Chief Jason Kay. "John did a great job in leading a great ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/07/21/john-stevens-coach-of-the-year/ So in just 84 days we will have regular season hockey again. We will have preseason games goodness before that. I will update the schedule when that is available. I am glad to see the NHL modify the schedule a bit so the Flyers will play every other team at least ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/07/19/nhl-2008-schedule-released/ After taking a couple weeks off I am back. The site has a new look and we are looking forward to next season. http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/07/09/back-from-holiday-with-a-new-look/ Flyers first round pick 19th overall Luca Sbisa draft day interview. Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren interview after the first round. Marc-Andre Bourdon interview, Flyers 3rd round pick, 67th overall. Flyers Director of Hockey Operations Chris Pryor gives an exclusive interview regarding the teams 2008 NHL Entry Draft. http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/06/21/draft-day-08-interviews/ Flyers traded R.J. Umberger and a 4th round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Columbus's 1st round 19th pick and 3rd round pick. Would liked to have seen him stay but the salary cap made it difficult. The pick turns out to be defenseman Luca Sbisa of the WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes. ... http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/06/20/umberger-traded/ Highlights from the Flyers' 2007-08 season. http://www.flyersfancentral.com/2008/06/11/2007-08-season-highlights/