Flyers Faithful asked Travis Hughes from SB Nation and Broad Street Hockey, Matt P. From The 700 Level, Mark Trible from The Checking Line and our very own Pavialax five questions about the playoffs. We are very grateful that they took the time to share their opinions and predictions with us. Each day of this week, we will run the answers to one of those questions. Today’s question is: Will the Flyers have another breakout star in the ’11 playoffs? If so, who will it be? Travis Hughes: Last year’s playoffs had so many breakout stars — HBL, Giroux, Coburn… …
Atlantic Watch: 3/30-4/5
If panic hadn’t set in yet, it definitely has now. In a week they had four games to help better their chances of winning both the division and the conference, the Flyers lost every game managing to only gain one point all week long. Adding on to the recent worries about playing lazy and horrible lately, the talent of the teams who beat Philly this week should also cause the Flyers to panic. Playing three teams out of the playoff race, the Flyers dropped their games with Atlanta, New Jersey, and Ottawa in regulation. They were able to salvage a point …
Flyers place G Michael Leighton on re-entry waivers
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed goaltender Michael Leighton on re-entry waivers. Teams will have until noon tomorrow to place a claim on him. If claimed the Flyers will be responsible for half of his $1.55 million cap hit next season. Leighton, who was waived by the Flyers in January, was 14-12-3 with a 2.22 GAA and .923 save percentage with the Phantoms. He posted 5 shutouts in 30 games. At half his cap hit he will be an appealing option for any team in need of a back up next season. Should he clear waivers he will become a depth …
Five Questions: Will playoff opponents focus in on the Hartnell – Briere – Leino line after their success in the ’10 playoffs? What do they need to do to repeat that success?
Flyers Faithful asked Travis Hughes from SB Nation and Broad Street Hockey, Matt P. From The 700 Level, Mark Trible from The Checking Line and our very own Pavialax five questions about the playoffs. We are very grateful that they took the time to share their opinions and predictions with us. Each day of this week, we will run the answers to one of those questions. Today’s question is: Will playoff opponents focus in on the Hartnell – Briere – Leino line after their success in the ’10 playoffs? What do they need to do to repeat that success? Travis …
Flyers @ Senators Preview
Game 80: Philadelphia Flyers @ Ottawa Senators, 7:30 pm, CSN. Flyers’ Records Overall Record: 46-22-11 Away Record: 25-10-4 Record vs. Senators: 2-1-0 Away Record vs. Senators: 0-1-0 Senators’ Records Overall Record: 30-39-10 Home Record: 14-20-5 Record vs. Flyers: 1-2-0 Home Record vs. Flyers: 1-0-0 The Numbers Flyers’ Winning % vs. Senators: .667, 2/3 games (15th) Flyers’ Point % vs. Senators: .667, 4/6 pts (17th) Flyers’ Losing % vs. Senators: .333, 1/3 games (17th) Flyers’ Goals/Game vs. Senators: 4.00, 12 goals/3 games (3rd) Senators’ Goals/Game vs. Flyers: 2.33, 7 goals/3 games (16th) Flyers’ Shots/Game vs. Senators: 36.67, 110 shots/3 games (6th) …
RICE & MICE: Avascular Necrosis and Ray Emery’s comeback
Ray Emery’s hockey career was hanging in the balance when diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hip last March. An MRI done to evaluate some nagging groin and hip pain revealed the condition. His season was definitely over, and had this occurred 10-15 years ago, his career could very well have been over. He made the decision to have surgery that promised everyday function of his hip, “The success is kind of considered being mobile, not playing professional sports,” he said at the time. Avascular necrosis (AVN), also called osteonecrosis, can affect any bone in the body and can be a …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (3/28 – 4/3)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Jason Akeson scored a hat trick and was named the first star in a 6-4 win in game five of the first round. He also finished with an assist in game six. Tyler Brown assisted on the game winning goal in overtime during game four. He also had a 4 assist game in game five. The series between will be going to game seven. Tye McGinn and Dave Labrecque will both be moving to the second round of the …
Five Questions: We’ve heard already who should be the starter in the playoffs. Who shouldn’t be the starter and why?
Flyers Faithful asked Travis Hughes from SB Nation and Broad Street Hockey, Matt P. From The 700 Level, Mark Trible from The Checking Line and our very own Pavialax five questions about the playoffs. We are very grateful that they took the time to share their opinions and predictions with us. Each day of this week, we will run the answers to one of those questions. Today’s question is: We’ve heard already who should be the starter in the playoffs. Who shouldn’t be the starter and why? Travis Hughes: Interesting twist. I think Brian Boucher should ride the pine to …
This Looks Familiar
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 Mondays, just to try to make your Monday a little brighter.
Lackluster Flyers Lose 3-2 In Shootout Against NYR
The Flyers showed little effort in a loss to a less superior game…somebody stop the record from skipping. On Sunday afternoon in front of a national TV audience, Philly’s lack of heart resulted in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Rangers. Thanks to 32 saves by Henrik Lundqvist and a shootout goal by Wojtek Wolski, the Flyers lost their third straight game today to their Atlantic Division rival. In such an important game, it was key for the Flyers to send an early message. With Brandon Prust trying to stir things up early, Sean O’Donnell decided to set things …