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ProngerGate

First of all, I want to thank “Captain Insano” from the FMB for the title idea. Thanks bud. Marian Hossa’ contract isn’t the only one being scrutinized by the NHL. An NHL source…Read More

The New Blood (Again) – Brian Boucher – And Some News

As I sit to write this installment of The New Blood, I have come to realize a couple of things. 1. I’m not sure if Brian Boucher should be considered, “New Blood” since this will be his…Read More

Is Petr Sykora the right guy for the Flyers?

Now as we’ve heard before this move for an affordable defense man is to open up room for depth at right wing. In one of our late night chats, Paul and I spoke about who the Flyers should bring in…Read More

Some News on the News

Paul had reported the possibility of the signing of former Colombus defense-man Ole-Kristian Tollefson pending a physical. Today while checking a few of my favorite sites a found a small story. Paul Holmgren…Read More

LeClair Among Inductees of ’09 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

When I got on the computer last night and saw the news that former Flyers left wing John LeClair was to be inducted to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, my only thought was finally. Finally they recognized…Read More

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The New Blood – Ian Laperriere and some news

I was really hoping to hear some news from the Flyers today about Tollefsen, but still no word other…Read More

Young Stars: Captain Richie Part One

I had originally planned to close this series with Mike Richards, but, browsing across the net last night…Read More

Real News – Not Just Talk

First of all, I have to say I felt a bit of respect yesterday when I browsed in to a thread on the Flyers…Read More

A degree from Princeton was only a perk..

Most people would be more than satisfied with the direction of their life if they graduated from Princeton…Read More

It May Just Be Talk, But…

Last night, while I was writing the New Blood piece on Emery, I was talking with Justin. A couple times…Read More

The New Blood – Ray Emery

Okay, I had a great day off, now I’m ready to talk some Flyers hockey! What better way to start a new week (it is Sunday after all), than with a new segment I like to call, “The New Blood”.…Read More

Play your best and you shall be rewarded…

Today the Flyers announced the signing of one of my favorite young prospects Marc-Andre Bourdon. When I was watching the 2008 entry draft, I expected a goaltender to be pick in the third round by the Flyers…Read More

Cote Carnival – Part 1 of 3

Now, I know the Cote Carnival isn’t for another month (a month from yesterday actually), but I had the opportunity to  play some Inbox Tag with Holly Cote, Riley Cote’s wife, on FaceBook today.…Read More

Extensions for the… Extended?

I originally wanted to write up a few ideas I had about resigning key impending FAs, but I realized that there aren’t many this year. Jared Ross, Nate Raduns, and Danny Syrvet are all arbitration…Read More

That’s why you don’t get greedy, Marty.

I have to admit, this one is going to be a little tougher for me to write. I’ve been a fan of Martin Biron even before he signed with the Flyers and was overjoyed when I heard he’d be wearing…Read More

Overpriced and Under Qualified?

Many including myself were psyched when Danny Briere was signed a couple years back. Coming off a hot 95 point season he and former teammate Chris Drury were the top centers in the free agent market. But…Read More

For the Sake of the Team

I’m as big a fighting fan in hockey as you can get, but, this 4Th line of tough guys have turned into problems for the team. I can’t say the entire 4th line of the Flyers does, however, I can…Read More

In response…

I started writing this as a response to Inside the Iggles’ comment on “Don’t Hate The Player…”, but it started running a little long. So, I decided to turn it into a blog…Read More

Don’t hate the player…

When the Flyers traded Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa and two first-round draft picks to Anaheim for Chris Pronger and Ryan Dingle, many fans, myself included, were worried that this move would keep them from…Read More

Young Stars: Ryan Parent

A couple years back, in the massive trade involving Peter Forsberg, the Flyers quietly acquired a young defenseman named Ryan Parent. The 6’3″ 183 lb defenseman was selected in the 1st round,…Read More

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