At long last: Asham banned four games, Neal for one

By Bob H
Posted on 04/17/2012 at 10:31 pm

Following an interminable wait, the National Hockey League on Monday suspended Penguins forward Arron Asham four games — the balance of the current best-of-seven Eastern Quarterfinal — and James Neal has drawn a one-game ban for actions taken during Sunday’s 8-4 loss to the Flyers in Game 3. Interestingly, Neal was only issued one decision for a pair of hearings today — both of which ended around 10 a.m. (et). He was not punished for his original misdeed — an open-ice blind-side hit to Sean Couturier after the 19-year-old had gotten rid of the puck — but rather for his …

This Week in Flyers History 4/15-4/21

By Bob H
Posted on 04/15/2012 at 2:00 pm

Welcome to another installment of This Week in Flyers History, which seeks to fill in the gaps in fans’ collective memories and to give them a hand up when their friends question their hockey knowledge. April 15, 1975 Flyers 3, Maple Leafs 0 — Bernie Parent needs to make just 13 saves as Philly takes Game 2 of this Quarterfinal series from the Spectrum. April 15, 1977 Flyers 4, Maple Leafs 3 — Rick MacLeish scored at 2:55 of overtime as the Broad Street Bullies pulled one out in Game 3 of a Quarterfinal series at Maple Leaf Garden. Philly …

This Week in Flyers History 4/8-4/14

By Bob H
Posted on 04/08/2012 at 4:00 pm

Welcome to another installment of This Week in Flyers History, which seeks to fill in the gaps in fans’ collective memories and to give them a hand up when their friends question their hockey knowledge. For today, Easter Sunday, we gave you an extra two hours to catch up on sleep, come down from a Cadbury Creme Egg binge, and stock up on many slices of 10-pound Krakus ham. April 8, 1980 Flyers 4, Oilers 3 (OT) — Bobby Clarke scores at 8:06 of overtime to give Philly the jump on expansion Edmonton in Game 1 of this preliminary-round series. …

Flyers-Penguins battle schedule released

By Bob H
Posted on 04/08/2012 at 1:08 pm

The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins will renew hostilities for the third time in the last five seasons in a 4-5 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup. It has been selected by the National Hockey League as the series which officially kicks off the 2012 postseason, a full half-hour ahead of the 4-5 melee in the West — Central Division rivals Detroit and Nashville. Here is the schedule breakdown for the Best-of-Seven Series: Wednesday, 4/11 at Pittsburgh 7:30 PM Friday, 4/13 at Pittsburgh 7:30 PM Sunday, 4/15 at Philadelphia 3 PM Wednesday, 4/17 at Philadelphia 7:30 PM * Friday, 4/20 at Pittsburgh …

Grossmann rewarded with contract extension

By Bob H
Posted on 04/06/2012 at 5:39 pm

It took exactly 49 days from the time Paul Holmgren pried Nick Grossman(n) away from the Dallas Stars until he proved himself worthy enough to be considered part of the Philadelphia Flyers for the long term. That’s why it certainly is a Good Friday for the 27-year-old Swedish defenseman, who was able to agree to terms on a multi-year contract extension this afternoon. Multiple reports state it’s a four-year pact valued at $14 million. Acquired on February 16, the man listed at 6-foot-3, 227-pounds but who plays much bigger has been a stabilizing influence on a corps rocked by Chris …

Flyers honor season’s best

By Bob H
Posted on 04/06/2012 at 1:00 pm

Prior to Thursday’s 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, the Flyers paused as they do for the final home game of every season to honor the best players in several categories. The “Gene Hart Memorial Award” is a relatively new honor, first given out in 2007 and granted to the player judged to have the best rapport with fans. It is the lone honor chosen by the fans, as the team’s fan Board of Directors gets to choose. Wayne Simmonds is certainly deserving, for his efforts in the community and overall genial personality. Yanick Dupre Class Guy Award, given to …

Point/Counterpoint: The other side of Shanabanning

By Bob H
Posted on 04/03/2012 at 3:00 pm

Welcome to the newest edition of “Point/Counterpoint,” where a pair of Flyers Faithful scribes present both sides of one particular issue with their own unique view and flair. This week, Nick D. and Bob H. square off over whether or not players who are constant victims of questionable hits should also feel the wrath of Brendan Shanahan. First up, Nick: This season has seen a marked change in how the National Hockey League deals with infractions that are deemed suspension worthy. Shanahan has been doling out suspensions in an effort to change behavior, not just discipline players for their actions. …

Good News/Bad News

By Bob H
Posted on 04/02/2012 at 2:07 pm

First, the good news… Ilya Bryzgalov was rightfully honored for the tear he’d been on for the last month, named this morning as the National Hockey League’s First Star for the month of March. Bryzgalov enjoyed the finest span in his brief Philly tenure, going 10-2-1 with a 1.43 goals-against average, .947 save percentage and a league-best four shutouts. The 31-year-old Russian won seven consecutive starts to begin March, and posted his four whitewashes in a five-start span in the middle portion of the month. In the process, Bryzgalov set a new franchise record for scoreless play at 249 minutes, …

This Week in Flyers History 4/1-4/7

By Bob H
Posted on 04/01/2012 at 2:00 pm

Welcome to another installment of This Week in Flyers History, which seeks to fill in the gaps in fans’ collective memories and to give them a hand up when their friends question their hockey knowledge. April 1, 1973 Penguins 5, Flyers 4 — Despite losing at the Igloo, Rick MacLeish becomes the first man in club annals to score 50 goals and reach 100 points. April 1, 1976 Flyers 11, Capitals 2 — An avalanche of stats highlighted the usual rout of Washington in the franchise’s infancy. Bill Barber netted a hat trick to get to 49 goals, Reggie Leach …

Holmgren talks Bryz and chips

By Bob H
Posted on 03/27/2012 at 4:55 pm

Courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers Q: Where on the foot is the chip fracture? “You know what, I’m not sure.” Q: Do you think it would matter where the injury is as far as when you look at the prognosis? “Right now, Ilya wasn’t going to play on Thursday anyway. So we’re going to just leave him back and continue to get his treatment. We don’t think this is a serious injury. We’re hoping that he’ll be back on the ice practicing with the idea that he can play on the weekend. It’s just going to be a little bit …

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