Point/Counterpoint: Who’s to blame — owners or players?

By Dain S
Posted on 08/28/2012 at 1:00 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 Dain S and Jim H debate whether the looming NHL lockout is the players fault or the owners fault. Point, Jim: Defending the players…Make no mistake, no matter what happens as a result of this lockout, nobody wins. Not the fans and certainly not the entirety of the National Hockey League (players and owners), that has built a strong foundation since their last lockout, almost 10 years ago. The Winter Classic, and surrounding hoopla …

Around the Net 08.28.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 08/28/2012 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Prospect in trouble Flyers prospect Nick Cousin runs afoul of the law: [The Checking Line] [Philly.com] Frozen Four News Philadelphia is going to hosting a lot of college hockey in 2014: [Broad Street Hockey] Goodbye Oskars Former Flyer Oskars Bartulis goes to the KHL: [CSN Philly] Get lost Geno While Sean Couturier’s butler might play in Russia as well next year if there is a lockout:[CSN Philly] That’s all for this week, join me next week for more links from around …

CBA Chatter

By Dain S
Posted on 08/23/2012 at 1:00 pm

Everything you wanted to know about the CBA but were afraid to ask Here are your updates from the past week on the ongoing collective bargaining agreement talks from around the Web. This week all things were quiet until Wednesday when the heads of the two families, err sides, met briefly and then promptly cancelled the afternoon session. They agreed to meet this morning. Then, this happened:[Kuklas Korner] [ESPN] [Sports Illustrated] [Hockeybuzz] [Broad Street Hockey] So basically, there was no movement except into the two trenches that both sides have dug. A lockout looks to be all but certain. Trenton Titans, …

Around the Net 08.21.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 08/21/2012 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Hartnell gets extended Scott Hartnell gets a 6 year contract extension from the Flyers on Monday:[Broad Street Hockey] [The Checking Line] [The 700 Level] My take on Hartnell- I love this deal, with an average cap hit of $4.75 million a year, Hartnell gets a $550,000 raise and stays in orange and black for 6 years longer. Looks really good to me. The Wayne Train also gets paid Oh, in case you forgot or live in a cave, Wayne …

CBA Chatter

By Dain S
Posted on 08/16/2012 at 1:00 pm

Everything you wanted to know about the CBA but were afraid to ask Here are your updates from the past week on the ongoing collective bargaining agreement talks from around the Web. Well, we came into this week with some hopeful optimism, as the NHLPA put together a proposal and they shared it with the owners on Tuesday. The answer seemed fair and more level-headed than the owners’ first salvo, so we thought maybe progress would be made. [NHL.com] [Kuklas Korner] [Hockeybuzz] [Puck Daddy] Well, Gary Bettman killed that idea. Apparently, he thinks he can break the union again like they …

Around the Net 08.14.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 08/14/2012 at 12:30 pm

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL.Sorry for the late post today,but i have a bit of the pink eye, so I flying mostly blind. On to the news… The summer of discontent continues… Another Flyer defenseman will miss the start of the season, this time it’s Andreas Lilja: [The Checking Line] [Philly.com] It’s not all bad news… Marc-Andre Bourdon and Scott Laughton sign new contracts:[Broad Street Hockey] [The Checking Line] Let them play! The NHLPA has a counter proposal for the owners:[Broad Street Hockey] [The …

CBA Chatter

By Dain S
Posted on 08/09/2012 at 1:00 pm

Everything you wanted to know about the CBA but were afraid to ask Here are your updates from the past week on the ongoing collective bargaining agreement talks from around the Web. Breaking news: Bettman says there will be a lockout if no new agreement by 9/15 [SB Nation] The Players Association seems poised to make a counter proposal the owners. [Defending Big D]. Scott Harnell is a player rep for the Flyers and he gives his thoughts on the negotiations:[CSN Philly] Changes might be in store for supplementary discipline in the next CBA. [Sporting News] [ESPN] For up to the minute updates on the CBA …

Around the Net 08.07.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 08/07/2012 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Random news and notes It’s August and the dog days of summer mean there isn’t a lot of hockey news, just a lot of waiting for hockey news: [The Hockey Writers] A look at the Flyers’ play at even strength last season. [Broad Street Hockey] Rob Zombie fills us in on his vision for the “Broad Street Bullies” film he is directing. [The Checking Line] Shane Doan apparently is closer to a decision, but only time will tell. [CSN …

CBA Chatter

By Dain S
Posted on 08/02/2012 at 1:00 pm

Everything you wanted to know about the CBA but were afraid to ask Here is your weekly update on how the labor negotiations are going:[Kuklas Korner] [Globe and Mail] [Spectors Hockey] [The Hockey News] [CSN Philly] For info on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement or player contracts, visit Cap Geek, scroll to the bottom for the CBA documents.

Around the Net 07.31.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 07/31/2012 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. The Ginger Line? Jake Voracek signs a four year deal to stay in Philly and most likely play with fellow gingers Hartnell and Giroux: [Hockeybuzz] [Philly.com] [Broad Street Hockey] Trenton Makes,The Flyers Take The Flyers and Trenton Titans make it official; the Titans are once again the Flyers ECHL affiliate for 2012-2013.[Broad Street Hockey] [NJ.com] [CSN Philly] A Look Back Some of Freddy “The Fog” Shero’s best quotes:[The Hockey Writers] That’s all for this week, join me next week for more …

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