Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Islanders and Panthers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tom Dougherty of CSN Philly: The Flyers have five pending RFAs, but Brayden Schenn is their only priority to get signed to a long-term deal. Schenn said there were no contract talks during the season,…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes and Flyers

On the Arizona Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (from last week) Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on the Leafs not saying who they will take with the first overall pick. "There's plenty of time between…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have plenty of defensive prospects in their organization, but they are a little thin up front. They are expected to go after forwards with size…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking to upgrade their offense this offseason. They could use two scorers, but their cap situation could handcuff them. Hextall may only be…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Schenn and Umberger

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Jordan Hall of CSN Philly: Forward Brayden Schenn is a pending restricted free agent and is coming off a career year - 26 goals, 33 assists for 59 points. Schenn is hoping to be in…

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NHL Rumors: Blues, Blackhawks, Coyotes and Flyers

On Kevin Shattenkirk, Andrew Ladd and Andrew Shaw ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector notes that Kevin Shattenkirk, who will be a UFA after next season and may draw some trade interest this offseason, may not deserve being paid anything…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Edition

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: With Vincent Lecavalier about to retire, it will give the Flyers an extra $2.25 million in salary cap space. The extra cap space will help them bring in a…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Wings and the Trade Market

On Colorado Avalanche and Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Varlamov says to the Russian media that the Avalanche are "waiting for Radulov. He'll be one of the leaders there." Slava Malamud: Varlamov to Sport-Express: "All (Radulov) needs to do is dial Patrick…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Isles, Lightning, Pens and Wings

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: The Flyers announced yesterday that forward Scott Laughton is out of the hospital and is doing well. He won't be joining the team in Washington. The Flyers will give another update on Laughton…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Caps, Panthers, Preds, Wings and Bruins

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Scott Laughton remained in hospital overnight for precautionary reasons. All test done were negative. scary looking possible neck injury pic.twitter.com/F4Ox0BSLgz— Stephanie (@myregularface) April 20, 2016 currently being immobilized to be put on a…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Radulov, Flyers and Bruins

On the Arizona Coytoes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. He's entering the last year of his five-year, $15.5 million contract. Before he was fired, Don Maloney…

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