Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
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…
NHL Rumors: The Cost and Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba
On Jacob Trouba ... Gary Lawless: After making some calls around the league yesterday, the Jets don't have interest in trading Trouba unless they can get a left-handed defenseman of similar ability and age. Gary Lawless: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…
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…
Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…
Rumors: Predators, Islanders, Flyers and Oilers
On the Predators and Islanders ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Predators GM David Poile has had a number of contract extension talks with CAA Sports (Pat Brisson and JP Barry) about Seth Jones and Filip Forsberg. Talks started in the…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…
Rumors V: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks
On the Penguins ... Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "if Pitt fails, is it time that you finally break up Crosby and Malkin by throwing Malkin out there. Such a crazy league now" ... "if Pitt doesn't achieve goals of being a…
Morning Hits: Chara, Datsyuk, Devils, Sens, Flyers and Zuccarello
Boston Bruins: Zdeno Chara left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Coach Claude Julien said there was no update on Chara's status. Chuck Pleiness: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Pavel Datsyuk will start skating in two weeks.…
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:…
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…
Rumors and Notes: Capitals, Flames, Untouchables, and the Flyers
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Braden Holtby's agent, David Kaye, said that there is "nothing to report" in a text with regards to contract talks with Capitals GM Brian MacLellan. Two weeks ago, MacLellan said that he made a "huge"…