Making a case for the Flyers to make a move on defenseman, Tim Gleason, now…by pavialax When Paul Holmgren was busy with his version of an extreme makeover of the Philadelphia Flyers, it seems he thought of everything. He found the right mix of finesse, grit, youth, speed, size and veteran presence to create the type of team chemistry that he wanted. With a healthy Chris Pronger, the flyers are a formidable opponent for any team and a top contender come playoff time. The flyers found out last season, Chris Pronger’s skates are hard to fill. It was a stretch …
3 on 3 for the week of 1.15.2012
Welcome to this week’s 3-on-3, where we look back on the week that was for the Philadelphia Flyers. The Orange and Black had a busy week with four games, losing the bookends but still managing two wins in regulation to capture four points, bringing their season total to 56 points, good enough for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Let’s get to this week’s 3″ Hot” and 3 “Not”: 3″Hot”: Sean Couturier: The 19-year-old first-round draft pick is having a very good rookie season and last week was the best of his young career. Showing no ill effects from the …
This Week in Flyers History 1/15-1/21
The second edition of a new weekly series here at Flyers Faithful, “This Week in Flyers History” aims to provide historical information on Flyers games of the past with some kind of significance, using pictures and videos where appropriate. January 15, 1983 Blackhawks 4, Flyers 4 – Chicago rallies with two goals early in the third period to forge a 4-4 deadlock at the Spectrum to end the Orange and Black’s 10-game winning streak, but Philly extends its unbeaten streak to 11 games. January 15, 1989 Red Wings 8, Flyers 4 — Flyers are down 8-1 midway through the contest and avoid …
Minor League Update: 1/8-1/14
The Phantoms won both of their games this week and are inching their way to the top of the standings. The pair of victories marked the first time the Phantoms had won back-to-back games in regulation since their wins against the Syracuse Crunch (the Anaheim Ducks’ AHL affiliate) on November 30th and the Norfolk Admirals (the Tampa Bay Lightning AHL affiliate) on December 2nd. Adirondack looks to add on to their winning streak with a trio of divisional games this week. Friday the 13th is usually unlucky, but it proved fortuitous for the Phantoms as they beat the visiting Hamilton …
Flyers Lose 4-2 To Predators In Nashville
The Flyers suffered their first ever loss in regulation in Nashville tonight, dropping a 4-2 decision to the Predators. Nick Spaling grabbed his third-game winner of the season 4:30 into the final period, as Martin Erat and Sergei Kostitsyn each had a goal and an assist in the win. Pekka Rinne made 36 saves for his fourth straight victory. Sean Couturier and Wayne Simmonds each had a goal and an assist, as Ilya Bryzgalov dropped his second straight decision with a 21-save effort for Philly. Minutes into the game, the Flyers nearly found themselves trailing 1-0 on what looked to be a garbage …
JvR out with concussion
Everybody wondering “What’s wrong with James van Riemsdyk?” now has an answer, so they can stop gnashing their teeth and rending their garments over it. From the desk of Flyers GM Paul Holmgren late this morning: “James was hit in the head in each of our last two games. He reported yesterday, not feeling like himself. He will be out indefinitely with a concussion.” I agree with some sentiments over the internets today, that there’s a new way to mask injury issues: rampant trade rumors. Van Riemsdyk was limited to 15 shifts totaling 10:32 on ice in Thursday’s 3-2 win …
Friday the 13th (that bodes well)
Today (Thursday night, really) is my birthday. I share it with Claude Giroux and we won’t talk about the years in between I and the All-Star superstar ginger. It’s the first big snow here in Illinois and I’m driving down to Nashville tomorrow (Friday the 13th, oh dear) to see the Preds and Flyers play in Music City. A very full couple of days. I have been racking my brain on why I, an English teacher, English nerd and voracious reader, am having a heck of a time finishing The Final Call by Kerry Fraser. It is not an exceptionally long …
Are You a Walrus?
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).
Couturier Scores Late, Flyers Win Eighth Straight Against Islanders
Sean Couturier’s goal late in the contest gave the Flyers a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders tonight in Long Island. The rookie’s eighth goal of the season gave him his third straight game with a tally, as the Flyers earned their fourth win in their last five games. Goals from Scott Hartnell and Wayne Simmonds helped Sergei Bobrovsky earn his second straight win with a 33-save effort. John Tavares recorded his 15th goal of the season in the final minute of play and assisted on Kyle Okposo’s tally earlier in the period, while Andrew MacDonald notched a two-assist night to serve as the only …
Lavi’s Winter Classic locker gets Prep treatment
17th and Girard represent! That scarlet windbreaker is from St. Joseph’s Prep, the alma mater of Fearless Leader Marcello D as well as myself.