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Point/Counterpoint: Michael Leighton’s Return

By Estebomb
Posted on 07/03/2012 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 Steve J and Hal G debate the Flyers’ decision to bring Michael Leighton back as the backup goaltender. Steve J starts it off. Steve J: Heeeeere we go again. Michael Leighton is back. Everyone’s favorite Flyers scapegoat has returned from an extended stay in Adirondack. They seriously couldn’t find a better option? Hal G: I love Leighton. I’m in the minority here, I know that. I also know that I …

Around the Net 07.03.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 07/03/2012 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. Free Agent Boredom While Zach Parise and Gary Suter troll the entire NHL, a lot of smaller signings have taken place.[Broad Street Hockey] [Hockeybuzz] [CSN Philly] [NHL.com] [Metro.us] Habs find the right Price Carey Price will be a Canadien for quite a while. [NHL.com] Devils give Brodeur two-year deal and the Moose tags along Marty Brodeur played the Devils against themselves and got a new contract. [NHL.com] Jagr not in Habs plans Jaromir Jagr is still looking for $4 …

CBA 101 Part 7: One-way vs. two-way contracts

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 07/02/2012 at 1:00 pm

I actually touched on the topic of one-way versus two-way contracts in my very first CBA 101 article about waivers and re-entry waivers. However, when the Flyers signed Michael Leighton yesterday I saw Twitter abuzz with people who were appalled with the fact that he got a one-way contract (to be fair, there were also plenty of people that understood the distinction that I’m about to discuss as well). I thought I would specifically call out this topic as I frequently see it being misunderstood. People tend to think that if a player signs a two-way contract, that that player …

Well, that wasn’t too bad (on ice with the Southern girl)

By ecnewman
Posted on 06/29/2012 at 12:00 pm

Forgive the quality of these photos. My dad was in town and the man has a non-smart phone. I’m not sure how he survives. But a thank you to him for taking pictures of this almost historical event. On Tuesday, I went to an adult skating class (that sounds far more inappropriate than it should). I have to be honest, I was terrified. I’m sure it was more anticipation of falling and possible broken bones that was adding to the terror. I’m not a risk-taker by nature. Not in regards to anything athletic. So, I went up to the desk …

Five Questions: Parise and/or Suter?

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 06/29/2012 at 10:00 am

Flyers Faithful is pleased to have Adam Kimelman of NHL.com, Marc Siciliano of Kukla’s Corner, Dan MacNeal of Crimespree Hockey, James Minger of Flyers-Philia, and Flyers Faithful’s own Kevin Christmann participate in the current iteration of Five Questions. This is the fifth of a five-part series focusing on Free Agency that will run all week. Do you see the Flyers as major players for one or both of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter? (note: our participants’ answers were captured prior to the JVR trade.) Adam Kimelman: I think with the Flyers’ biggest need being on defense, I think they will be major players for Suter. If they lose out on him, I think they …

My Favorite Girl Group

By frick
Posted on 06/29/2012 at 9:00 am

This may be a repeat for some of you, but in light of recent events (Jordan Staal being traded, Spice Girls reunion), I thought it was appropriate to share again. The Lulz feature was originally inspired by the lolcats site but features hockey pictures with funny, quirky, ironic or just plain mean captions. This feature should run weekly on Fridays; TGIFWL (Thank Goodness It’s Friday With Lulz).

My Flyers wish list

By Hal G
Posted on 06/28/2012 at 1:00 pm

It was a sad day in the Greenblatt household when the Flyers traded James van Riemsdyk. For one, JvR was my guy. Also, my brother had just purchased a JvR Winter Classic jersey (for the record, he has a penchant of purchasing jerseys and finding said player traded or released within two years of the purchase). But it was more than just the loss of that once-promising Jersey native that made my household sad; it was knowing the uber-talented van Riemsdyk will become a top-six forward for another team. It was knowing that another young player signed to a long-term …

From left to right: Alex, Matt, and David Carle (and Gus!)

Behind the Crest: Matt and Alex Carle & James and Brendan van Riemsdyk

By Kim Pollock
Posted on 06/28/2012 at 11:00 am

Young hockey players learn and are guided by a number of different people throughout the course of their careers. They are aided by coaches, teammates, and fellow players as they develop and pursue their dream of making it to the NHL. For a majority of players, though, the help and the coaching starts at home, long before they join so much as even a peewee league. For some, they’re learning from someone who truly does know best — either a current player or a veteran of the sport. This is the case for Alex Carle and Brendan van Riemsdyk, brothers …

Five Questions: backup goaltender options

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 06/28/2012 at 10:00 am

Flyers Faithful is pleased to have Adam Kimelman of NHL.com, Marc Siciliano of Kukla’s Corner, Dan MacNeal of Crimespree Hockey, James Minger of Flyers-Philia, and Flyers Faithful’s own Kevin Christmann participate in the current iteration of Five Questions. This is the fourth of a five-part series focusing on Free Agency that will run all week. With rumors that Sergei Bobrovsky could be traded, what veteran goaltenders do you see as being adequate backup options to Ilya Bryzgalov? (Note: our participants had provided their answers prior to the Bobrovsky trade and Josh Harding re-signing.) Adam Kimelman: Martin Biron would be the perfect option, but I think he’s pretty happy with the Rangers and I think …

Crashing the Crease: The Book on Bryz

By Justin Brennan
Posted on 06/28/2012 at 9:00 am

Ilya Bryzgalov was brought to Philadelphia to do the seemingly impossible: stop the “goaltending carousel” that has been the counterpoint to nearly every success the organization has had in the past two decades. Marked by dismal lows and remarkable highs, the first few games of the 2011-2012 season kicked off seemingly well, but rapidly started losing steam. These early-season struggles persisted and eventually culminated in Bryz’s announcement of his benching at the Winter Classic, much to the delight of the Flyers coaching staff. Goalies are notorious for being quirky and somewhat unsettling. They are typically the kind of guy that …

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