Tag: Anthony Stolarz

NHL Rumors: Vrbata, Flyers, Islanders and Tavares

On Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan: Free agent winger Radim Vrbata could still be a possibility for the Coyotes. Vrbata's camp would like some clarity by July 1st and will be considering offers this week rather than waiting. Pierre LeBrun:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Knights, Capitals and Flyers

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: "Some talk the Hurricanes are dangling defenseman Noah Hanifin as trade bait. Carolina wants top-line guy." AJ Haefele: "All joking aside, Hanifin has been Colorado's top target in a Duchene deal for ages.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Boston Bruins have been looking for a left winger, and one that can score goals. Ilya Kovalchuk is a scoring left winger and is looking to return to the NHL.…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Philadelphia Flyers Primer

Veteran blueliner Andrew MacDonald is somewhat intriguing. The likelihood for Philadelphia is that they try to dangle him in the hopes that Las Vegas will take him. MacDonald spent some time in the minors last season, so not an easy…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers are expected to protect seven forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender as opposed to protecting eight skaters and a goalie. Easy decisions are protecting Claude Giroux, Wayne…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Flyers, Golden Knights, Wild, Blue Jackets, Predators and Blackhawks

On options for Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jason Brough of NBC Sports: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will likely be traded this offseason no matter what he does in the playoffs. Matt Murray is their goalie of the future. Fleury has…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Voracek, Mason, Neuvirth, Stolarz and Lindblom

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Jordan Hall of CSN Philly: Jakub Voracek knows what could happen if the Flyers struggle again next season. "We're in our prime years," Voracek said. "We've got to make sure that we step up our…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Stars, Blackhawks and Flyers

    On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Should expect some Vladimir Sobotka news as soon as today. Andy Strickland: In Vladimir Sobotka's KHL contract, it was negotiated that it would be terminated immediately after his KHL season…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Philadelphia Flyers Prospects

In the Ron Hextall era, the Flyers have adopted the build through the draft approach. Initial returns have been slow as the Flyers have not been a playoff contender for several years now. That may well be all part of…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers

A quiet trade deadline day for the Toronto Maple Leafs? ... NHL.com: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock was on TSN 1050 talking about what they may be thinking leading up to trade deadline day. "Right now, if anybody is looking for us…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Stars, and Flyers

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Avalanche will likely be able to get some future assets for Jarome Iginla. There is no chance the Avs would be able to move Carl Soderberg. He has…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…

Mark Easson