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Podcast: Episode 50, Bret Hedican

On this edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal discuss the Flyers’ up and down week against the Devils, Rangers, Panthers, and Lightning and talk to former NHL player and CSN California analyst Bret Hedican about his playing career, the San Jose Sharks, and his predictions for the NHL season ahead. Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 50 You can also download the Flyers Faithful Podcast 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 …

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Around the Net 01.29.13

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. In case you missed it… Scott Laughton was sent back to juniors: [The Checking Line] [Broad Street Hockey] The Flyers lay an egg against Tampa Bay: [Philly.com] [CSNPhilly.com] The Sin Bin has been a busy place for the Flyers so far this season: [Philly.com] P.K. Subban won’t be a Flyer for at least two more years: [Puck Daddy] [The Hockey News] Want tickets to see some hockey? Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here. That’s all for today, join me Friday for …

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Ice Hockey Fundraiser for Sandy Hook Victims

So, the hockey season is back but there’s always room for more hockey. Plus, we promised we would host a fundraiser for Sandy Hook victims. Well, here it is. What: Two-team ice hockey game fundraiser When: Sunday, 2/24 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Where: Pennsauken Flyers Skate Zone Cost: $40 per person UPDATE: There are no more spots left. Registration is full. More Details There will be two teams. Each team will consist of 15 skaters and one goalie. Each participant will get a jersey. Goalie spots go quickly. Like every other spot, the first to register and pay get the spot. All spots …

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CBA Explained: Contracts outside the league AKA the Wade Redden Rule

For this week’s installment of CBA Explained, I tackle “Contracts outside the league” or what many are calling the “Wade Redden Rule”. It’s been a relatively hot topic since it was first proposed, and now that it is in effect, the Flyers are already feeling its effects. From the summary of terms, item #10: “Money paid to Players on NHL SPCs (one-ways and two-ways) in another professional league will not be counted against the Players’ Share, but will be counted against the NHL Club’s Averaged Club Salary for the period during which such Player is loaned to another professional league as follows: a) …

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Flight Plan: Week of 01.28.2013

The Philadelphia Flyers had an even-up week as they won two games against the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers, and lost two games against the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning. As it sits, the Flyers are owners of a 2-4-0 record with four points, which is good enough for last in the Atlantic Division. To boot, any good vibes that may have been building for the club in two near complete game wins over the Rangers and Panthers, were quickly washed away as Philadelphia was easily handled by Tampa Bay in a 5-1 loss where …