Around the Net 04.03.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 04/03/2012 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.We have a lot to go over, so let’s dive in. (Insert Crosby joke here) Public Enemy #1 Joe Vitale has a lot of people who want him to pay for his crimes.[Broad Street Hockey] My take on all this is this; Saturday could be very interesting, much ado about nothing, or a playoff preview. The Playoff Picture Looks like Pittsburgh, smells like Pittsburgh…[Of Ice and Men] An Angry Man Peter Laviolette gets fined for pointing out a flaw in …

Five Questions: Given his lack of playoff success in the past, do you believe that Ilya Bryzgalov can provide consistent, solid goaltending this postseason?

By Marcello De Feo
Posted on 04/02/2012 at 11:00 am

Flyers Faithful is pleased to have Kevin Christmann from Of Ice and Men, Danny Ricciardi from The Orange Update, Kevin Keating from Broad Street Buzz, and our own Craig Forsythe participate in the current iteration of Five Questions. This is the first of a five part series focusing on the playoffs. Given his lack of playoff success in the past, do you believe that Ilya Bryzgalov can provide consistent, solid goaltending this postseason? Kevin Christmann: I’m actually not even one that accepts his “lack of playoff success”. He has a career save percentage of .915 in the regular season, and .917 in the playoffs. I’m …

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 …

Review: 100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die

By ecnewman
Posted on 03/30/2012 at 12:00 pm

“The Stanley Cup Playoffs are like a two-month tap dance through a minefield.” (Kimelman) By far, my favorite quote out of the book that I finally finished: 100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die. The quote is under #21 entitled Suprimeau, which probably unsurprisingly is about Keith Primeau, Flyers captain in 2004. Overall, this is a solid book. Most of the information intrigued me and kept my interest. From the hey days in the 70s, to the 90s and 00s; this book covers an awful lot of history and factoids in what others might consider merely …

I Sit Here Now

By frick
Posted on 03/30/2012 at 9:00 am

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).

Five Reasons I Love the Flyers: Sheila Masterson

By Marcello De Feo
Posted on 03/29/2012 at 12:00 pm

Sheila is a 26-year-old writer, avid yogi, huge bacon fan, and even huger Flyers fan. She loves all things hockey except when a game is on NBC…then she loves the mute button. She believes that the unholy duo of Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire should be banished from hockey forever. Also, she could give you at least ten more reasons why she loves the Flyers if you asked her. You can follow her on Twitter for in-game sarcasm. 1. Depth At the halfway point of the season the Flyers already had nine players in double digits with goals. There is …

RICE & MICE: Flyers current injury status

By pavialax
Posted on 03/28/2012 at 2:12 pm

The first three injuries are those that are not expected to come back this season. Blair Betts has missed the entire season with a knee injury. From the sounds of things, he will likely not return to the Flyers or the NHL. Ian Laperriere has also missed the entire season and will not likely return to playing. Chris Pronger is out for the season with post concussion syndrome. After hearing that Pronger was struggling so much with the post concussion syndrome, his presence at the Flyers playoff clinching game is a good sign that he’s possibly feeling better. Then again, …

Point/Counterpoint: On Chris Pronger’s “Knee Virus” and the Flyers’ Keeping Mum on Injuries

By Kim Pollock
Posted on 03/27/2012 at 12:00 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, Kim P. and Craig F. square off over the Flyers’ public communication regarding team injuries. Point: Kim P. Towards the end of last November, the Flyers reported that captain and best defenseman Chris Pronger was battling a virus. It wasn’t a big deal, he just needed some R&R, and he’d be fine. Except he wasn’t fine. The team announced on November 28th that Pronger was to undergo knee surgery and …

Around the Net 03.27.12

By Dain S
Posted on 03/27/2012 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. This week we take a peek at the Alexander Radulov situation, some important Flyers for the playoffs and the Phantoms struggles among other things. The Prodigal son returns What effect will the Alexander Radulov situation have on the NHL? [Crime Spree Hockey] Minor adjustments needed? A look at why the Adirondack Phantoms and why they stink yet again this season.[Broad Street Hockey] Please God, if there is a lockout or strike… A look at some possible issues and changes …

This Week in Flyers History 3/25-3/31

By Bob H
Posted on 03/25/2012 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. March 25, 1996 Flyers 3, Whalers 0 — Ron Hextall turns in a shutout with 21 saves and Eric Lindros reaches 100 points for the first and only time in his career with a goal and assist in the Spectrum victory. March 26, 1975 Flyers 6, Golden Seals 2 — Reggie Leach collects his third career hat trick in a victory at Oakland. March 26, …

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