Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers 2015-16 Season Primer

Looking at the Philadelphia Flyers heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 Record: 33-31-18, 84 points (6th place in Metropolitan Division, 12th in the East, 24th overall) 2014-15 Outcome:…

Michael Augello

2015-16 Philadelphia Flyers Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Philadelphia Flyers top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. As GM Ron Hextall continues to remake this team in his vision, placing an emphasis on drafting and developing players. The team he inherited was littered with…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Senators, Devils, Flyers, and Penguins

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There are likely only two roster spots open for the Senators, one on the blueline to fill in for the injured Chris Phillips, and one up front to replace the departed Erik Condra. If…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Huberdeau, Nelson, Clowe, Backes, and Havlat

George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is confident that they will sign RFA Jonathan Huberdeau before the start of training camp. Arthur Staple: There no update on contract talks with RFA Brock Nelson and Islanders. Staple suggests that Steve Bernier, with…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Flyers, Blue Jackets, Lightning, and Penguins

Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers had wanted to upgrade their offense this offseason - they added Sam Gagner and subtracted Zac Rinaldo. They need more from players other than Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. "We need…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flyers, and Canucks

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Mike Babcock on his decision process to leave the Red Wings and join the Maple Leafs. “It wasn’t one day, it was 12 days,” Babcock said of the period in which he mulled over…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Okposo, Draisaitl, Clowe, Johnson, and the Flyers

Arthur Staple: There is no truth to the talk of recent contract extension talks between the Islanders and Kyle Okposo. It has been quiet for most of the summer. Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers coach Todd McLellan on…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Red Wings, Hurricanes, Flyers, and Capitals

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has indicated that Brad Richards will center their top line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader until Pavel Datsyuk is able to return. Datsyuk is expected to be ready anywhere from…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Canucks, Bruins, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Capitals

Elliotte Friedman: The Canucks and Brandon Sutter are working on a contract extension. Hearing that it could be for five years and just under $4.4 million. Renaud Lavoie: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is said to be negotiating with free agent…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Flyers Notes, and Kaleta

Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: (mailbag) With Michael Del Zotto re-signed, the Flyers have eight defensemen on one-way contracts. GM Ron Hextall will need to make a roster move. Isaac speculates that defenseman Brandon Manning could be the odd man…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Draft Offers – Devils, Jackets, Canes, Flyers and Sharks

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM wanted the Blue Jackets to give up their No. 8th, 34th, and 129th picks for the No. 6th. “I've got to talk to Ray”, then picks up the phone and calls the Devils'…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Flyers – Voracek, Lecavalier, and the Blueline

Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers avoided arbitration with Michael Del Zotto, signing him to a two-year, $7.75 million deal. The Flyers now have eight defenseman under contract for next year. Trade talk around the league for defenseman…

Mark Easson