Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

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

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Jagr, Kings and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers are in on college free agent Spencer Foo. On Jaromir Jagr and the Los Angeles Kings ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Hearing that it may not be easy for…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings, Senators, Islanders, Penguins and Bruins

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Goalie Michal Neuvirth collapsed with over 12 minutes left in the first period yesterday. Neuvirth was alert while being taken off this ice on a stretcher and was…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators signed prospect Colin White to an amateur tryout. Dean Brown: If the Senators sign White to an entry-level contract, he would be eligible to play in the playoffs. Bruce Garrioch: Thinking…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Time For a Change of Scenery?

    Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Looking at five players who might welcome a change of scenery. Criteria used by Larkin" "(a) the list obviously doesn’t include 2017 unrestricted free agents who can change teams of their own…

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NHL Injuries: Panthers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils, Canes, Lightning, Blues and Sharks

On the Florida Panthers ... Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had three head injuries in the past 14 months, returned last night after his latest concussion. “There’s no big concern for me. I still feel…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sabres and Senators

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on college free agents. “In the end, college free agents, they typically get the best fit for themselves and typically it’s with an organization that’s a…

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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…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Capitals, Bruins and Flames

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues were likely one of the teams that checked in with the Colorado Avalanche about forward Matt Duchene. With the Avs wanting a top young defenseman,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Lightning, Goalie Market And A Busy June

On the Colorado Avalanche, Anahiem Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning, the Goalie Market and a potentially busy June ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Mid-June through the start of free agency is looking to be really busy with the two drafts, free…

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NHL Trade: Lightning Trade Filppula And Picks To Flyers For Streit

    The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded forward Valtteri Filppula, a 4th round pick and a conditional 7th round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Mark Streit. Craig Custance: The Flyers are retaining 4.7 percent of Streit's contract. The…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators and Flyers

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... John Shannon: Vegas are now able to start trading as all the I's are dotted and T's crossed. Nick Cotsonika: GM George McPhee can't acquire players that in the pros, but he's able to…

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