Crashing the Crease: Slim Bryz, slim stats?

By Kevin A
Posted on 09/13/2012 at 9:00 am

The 2012-2013 version of Ilya Bryzgalov could be a bit faster on the ice than he was last year. The Russian netminder is back to work in Voorhees, training for the upcoming NHL season, and has reportedly lost eight pounds over the Summer. At times last season, Bryz could be a little sluggish side to side. He wasn’t outright slow, nor was he heavy enough for weight to be a problem – at 6-foot-4 and 213 pounds, Bryzgalov was certainly not out of shape. In fact, his apparent lack of mobility was a combination of a stylistic approach to goaltending …

Dazzlers and Duds: Giroux v. Primeau and Zherdev v. Asham

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 09/13/2012 at 8:00 am

Several weeks back, we asked our beloved Twitter followers who were their most loved and hated Flyers of the past decade. It led to some great names and some great discussion. Well it got us thinking. In the doldrums that is August in the hockey world — not to mention the impending doom of a lockout — we decided to put together a tournament; poll style! We’ve compiled the responses for both the Loved and Hated categories, and seeded them according to our whims and wishes. What you see before you is the result of our efforts. While we may not necessarily …

Dazzlers and Duds: First round results

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 09/13/2012 at 7:00 am

Several weeks back, we asked our beloved Twitter followers who were their most loved and hated Flyers of the past decade. It led to some great names and some great discussion. Well it got us thinking. In the doldrums that is August in the hockey world — not to mention the impending doom of a lockout — we decided to put together a tournament; poll style! Here are the results after the first round. Round 2 begins begins today at 8 am!

Labour Bored

By Bob H
Posted on 09/12/2012 at 2:00 pm

Earlier in the week, it was revealed by multiple sources throughout North America, TSN and RDS chief among them, that the National Hockey League Players Association intended to file briefs on behalf of their clients to the Quebec Labor Board. Added to that, was the report of a similar case to be presented in Alberta on behalf of the two clubs residing in its two largest cities. The argument, at its core, states that since the union is not certified in the province, it is illegal for the Canadiens organization to lock out players. This is a stunning turnaround from …

Podcast: Episode 39, The Skating Dead

By Estebomb
Posted on 09/12/2012 at 12:00 pm

On this edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal discuss Goon and other hockey movies, Dustin Byfuglien’s weight, and which Flyers you would want by your side in a zombie apocalypse scenario. Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 39 You can also download it from iTunes here! If you’re enjoying the show via iTunes we would very much appreciate it if you could rate it and leave a review on there! We’re also on Stitcher if that’s how you listen to your podcasts! If there’s any other way you listen to podcasts that the Flyers Faithful Podcast isn’t available via, let us know so that we …

Then and Now: Ole-Kristian Tollefsen

By Craig F
Posted on 09/12/2012 at 9:00 am

After his fourth season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen signed with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2009 offseason. Known as a tough and physical defender, the Norwegian played all of 18 games for the Orange and Black before being traded away for a crucial piece in the Flyers’ 2010 playoff run. Tollefsen endured all his games in the Orange and Black from October 8th, 2009, which was the Flyers’ first loss of the season in a 5-4 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins, to January 30th, 2010, a 2-1 win for Philly over the New York Islanders. In that time the defenseman …

Dazzlers and Duds: Recchi v. Richards and Shelley v. Downie

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 09/12/2012 at 8:00 am

Point/Counterpoint: Dustin Byfuglien

By Marcello De Feo
Posted on 09/11/2012 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 Pavialax and Marcello D debate the positives and negatives of defenseman Dustin Byfuglien. Point By Pavialax Has a serious appetite for competition His name is easy to pronounce for the novice hockey fan Now that he’s a Jet, he’s hoping to change his number to 747 In case of a lockout, he’s lined up a second source of income as a spokesman for Weight Watchers alongside Charles Barkley in order …

The Second Annual Flyers Faithful Pub Quiz Fundraiser

By Marcello De Feo
Posted on 09/11/2012 at 11:30 am

What: Flyers-themed Pub Quiz When: Thursday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. Where: Fado Why: To raise money for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation Cost: $10 per person (half goes to Snider Hockey, half goes to Pub Quiz winner) Ages: This is an all-ages event. People over 21 will get a wristband so they can drink. More Details 1. Don Saleski, Bob “The Hound” Kelly, Joe Watson, Dave Brown, and Joe Kadlec will be in attendance! 2. Attendees will get a free shirt designed by Broad Street Bootlegs. 3. The winning team from each round of Pub Quiz will get a six pack of a limited edition, specially …

Around the Net 09.11.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 09/11/2012 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. Who doesn’t love a list? A look at the top 25 Flyers prospects and players under 25 years old. We start with the also-rans:[Broad Street Hockey] Billy, Billy..drinks are on the house Bill Meltzer checks in with his always informative thoughts:[Hockeybuzz] Glens Falls wins, Allentown waits The Phantoms aren’t leaving upstate NY anytime soon:[The Checking Line] [Philly.com] Labor mess,part whatever No one is happy that the lockout looms as no one tries to avoid said lockout:[CSN Philly] Today is the …

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