Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Senators, Panthers, Flyers and Blackhawks

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Renaud Lavoie: The Penguins asked Marc-Andre Fleury to waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft back in February and he agreed too. Only waived it for Vegas. Renaud Lavoie: Any player who has a…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Signings By The Flyers, Blue Jackets and Islanders

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Cap Friendly: The Flyers signed Shayne Gostisbehere to a six-year, $4.5 million contract extension. NHL Numbers: Gostisbehere's $4.5 million cap hit ranks him 49th among defensemen - tied with Jason Demers, Anton Stralman and Nikita…

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: Stars, Sharks, Flyers and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing the Stars are trying to trade Cody Eakin. If they are not able to find a market for him, that would probably be enough to convince them that he shouldn't be protected.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Philadelphia Flyers and the No. 2 Pick

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Slava Malamud: SKA president on Ilya Kovalchuk: "We are waiting Kovalchuk's decision. We love him, the city loves him, everyone wants him to play here." Aivis Kalnins: It's looking like Kovalchuk may want to stay in the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Penguins, Senators, Flyers and Ducks

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: There is lots of stuff going on around the Golden Knights. Hearing that they could get a first round pick from a team to take on a bad contract. It will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Teams Calling About The No. 1 Pick … Not Shopping Schneider

On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan Of NJ.com: The Devils own the No. 1 pick in the draft, with Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier the consensus top two players. Mike Morreale of NHL said that 13 teams are…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Flyers and Devils

On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin is expected to meet with Carey Price's agent Gerry Johansson next week. Pierre LeBrun: Bergevin and Johansson also talked at the World Championships in Paris. There…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: The Philadelphia Flyers moved up to the No. 2 pick in next months draft, and they'll likely hold on to the pick according to GM Ron Hextall. “I expect to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dadonov, Canadiens, Flyers and Couturier

On Evgeni Dadonov ... Aivis Kalnins: Evgeni Dadonov is still deciding on their whether he signs somewhere in the NHL or remains in the KHL. Chances are high that he stays in the KHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aivis…

Mark Easson

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