Tag: Ivan Provorov

NHL Trade Deadline: Philadelphia Flyers — Stand Or Sell?

The Philadelphia Flyers find themselves in an odd position heading into the trade deadline. They have pieces to move and yet are one of the hottest teams in the league. What does Philadelphia wind up doing come next Monday? Let's…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: At Least Five Teams Have Interest In Simmonds … Provorov May Look At A Bridge Deal

At least five teams have shown interest in Wayne Simmonds Sam Carchidi: Source saying that there has been no progress made between the Philadelphia Flyers and pending free agent Wayne Simmonds. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Even though the Philadelphia Flyers…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Giroux, Simmonds, Hart and Weise

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher said he's talked to every team about potential deals for now or in the offseason to help improve his team. They may have only one untouchable. “We have a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Gardiner … Flyers and Simmonds

Don't completely write off a Maple Leafs and Gardiner extension Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner is a pending free agent and will be in line for a raise from his $4.05 million salary. Nick Kypreos…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Lightning could still use a right-handed defenseman Joe Smith of The Athletic: (mailbag) Things have gone quiet lately with regards to Erik Karlsson trade talk with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite some reports earlier this month, a deal with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Larkin … Flyers and Free Agents

Red Wings and Larkin progressing to an extension ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin are making some progress on a long-term contract extension according to Larkin, and a deal should be done before…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Flyers

On the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes ... The Fourth Period: Multiple sources are saying that have taken calls on goaltender Cam Talbot, and he has been asked for a 10 team trade list. Talbot has a year left on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Hakstol, Third-Line Center and a Veteran Defenseman

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall isn't closing the door on the possibility of goaltending prospect Carter Harter playing in the NHL next season. Get the sense that the odds are slim though. John Boruk: GM…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Pending UFAs, Buyout? Possible Trade Targets

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall said that at the moment the plan is not to buy out forward Jori Lehtera but said that plans can change. The buyout window isn't until June. Dave Isaac: Hextall…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

On the Ottawa Senators ... John Shannon: GM Pierre Dorion and head coach Guy Boucher will meet next Monday to discuss his future. There is no timetable on when they will make a decision on his future. On the Philadelphia…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers

On the New Jersey Devils ...  Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Devils offseason. 1. Acquire defensive depth - The in-season addition of Sami Vatanen and last offseasons signing Will Butcher have worked out nicely. GM Ray Shero needs…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division: Philadelphia Flyers Season Outlook

Forwards Philadelphia was a bit like “Team Fun” last year mostly because of catastrophic goaltending/defense and their power play. Drafting Nolan Patrick should help at 5-on-5 and the power play. The Flyers were awful in the second half on special…

Chris Wassel