Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More

Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…

Mark Easson

Pucks In Depth: Joe Thornton, Shayne Gostisbehere and Eric Staal

Over the last few years one thing we've learned as analytics have become more prominent in the hockey world is that players hit their prime several years before many were led to believe. It was once thought that players around…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Jets, Canucks, Flyers, Ducks and Sabres

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Mathieu Perreault is out indefinitely with a concussion. On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Brandon Sutter is done for the season. Jeff Paterson: Dan Hamhuis wanted to take his jaw protector off…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Leafs, Sharks, Flyers, Devils and More

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Bruce Boudreau didn't have an update on David Perron after the game. Not known if Perron needs an MRI, will travel with the team to Montreal or head back to Anaheim. Eric Stephens: Nate…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Avs, Habs, Kings, Coyotes, Flyers and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Nathan MacKinnon will have an MRI on Monday. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: If things go according to plan, P.K. Subban will be back next week. On the Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Video: Chris VandeVelde Has Hearing Today

NHL Player Safety: Flyers Chris VandeVelde will have a hearing today for elbowing/illegal check to the head of Blackhawks Jonathan Toews. Dave Isaac: VandeVelde is a first-time offender. Likely a short suspension. Do you think VandeVelde should be suspended? If…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Devils, Lightning, Flyers, Avs, Stars and More

On the New Jersey Devils ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Devils GM Ray Shero said they will evaluate Cory Schneider in a week to determine if he'll be able to play again this season. There has been no internal talk…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Habs, Wings, Flyers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin will be out for six to eight weeks due to an undisclosed injury. He collided with Blue Jackets Dalton Prout and appear to injury his left shoulder/arm/wrist.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Hawks, Canucks, Flames and More

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: Goalie Jaroslav Halak will be out six to eight weeks with a groin injury. ”Jaro’s an experienced guy who’s played some big games for us,” Capuano said. “It’s a big…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Deadline Date, Penguins and Outdoor Games

On the trade deadline date ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) It might be a good idea to move the trade deadline back a couple weeks. More teams would be out of the playoff race, so their would be more…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Lucic and the Goalie Market

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: There were only 19 trades made on deadline day, involving 37 players. Trading season is moving towards June instead of the trade deadline for teams. “I think the planning probably takes place after the…

Mark Easson