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Around the Net 5.15.2012

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL.  The 2011-2012 Philadelphia Flyers: A post mortem. A final look back at the Devils series and what went wrong: [Hockeybuzz.com] [The 700 Level] [CSN Philly] The best may yet still be to come. The Flyers are young and will only get better, so look out in 2012-2013: [The Hockey Writers] Sean Couturier is 19 years old and is really good already: [Hockeybuzz.com] Old Time Hockey. Remember the good old days? I do…and I miss them: [The 700 Level] The …

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Podcast: Instant Playoff Overreaction Ep. 9, Philadelphia Typical

On the final playoff edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal discuss the Flyers’ series ending loss to the Devils in game 5 of their playoff series as well as future plans for the podcast. Flyers Faithful Podcast Instant Playoff Overreaction 9 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!

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Flyers’ season ends with 3-1 loss at home

Although they came out with more energy and effort, the Philadelphia Flyers fell to the Devils for a fourth straight game with a 3-1 defeat at the Wells Fargo Center tonight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending one of the most interesting playoffs in recent memory. New Jersey now awaits the winner of the Rangers/Caps series and will begin the Eastern Conference Finals some time next week. Peter DeBoer’s club reached the third round for the first time since 2003, when the Devils won the last of their three Stanley Cups. The head coach echoed some key …

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Around the Net 5.08.2012

  Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at  the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. “Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?” Glaude Giroux will miss game 5 after being suspended for being a Flyer. [Broad Street Hockey] [CSN Philly] “Ya gotta believe!” The Flyers think they can still win the series, now they just need to convince us. [Hockeybuzz.com] [CSN Philly] What the hell is going on here? A look at why the Flyers are down 3-1.[The Hockey Writers] [Metro.us] That’s all for this week, join me next week for …

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Podcast: Instant Playoff Overreaction Ep. 8, We’re Lost And It Smells

On this special playoff edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal discuss the Flyers’ losses to the Devils in games 3 and 4 of their playoff series and despair to the point of movie talk.  They also discuss the Flyers Faithful Roller Hockey Tournament from this past weekend! Flyers Faithful Podcast Instant Playoff Overreaction 8 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!

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Flyers outworked again, lose 4-2, trail 3-1 in series

In a pivotal Game 4, the Philadelphia Flyers showed signs of frustration and were out shot 43-22 in a 4-2 loss to the Devils at the Prudential Center tonight. Dainius Zubrus registered a two-goal night, while Petr Sykora and Marek Zidlicky both had a goal and an assist in New Jersey’s third straight win in the series. Martin Brodeur made 20 saves on his 40th birthday to give Jersey a commanding 3-1 series lead. Claude Giroux assisted on Scott Hartnell’s opening goal and potted a short-handed tally for a two-point night. Kimmo Timonen and Max Talbot were the only other …

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Podcast: Instant Playoff Overreaction Ep. 7, Heff To Be Mad

On this special playoff edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal discuss the Flyers’ loss to the Devils in game 2 of their playoff series and answer listener questions. Flyers Faithful Podcast Instant Playoff Overreaction 7 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!

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Devils outwork Flyers, Even Series With 4-1 Win

In Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, the Philadelphia Flyers mysteriously showed little to no desire to win tonight’s affair, and the New Jersey Devils muscled their way to a 4-1 road victory. David Clarkson scored his first of the 2012 playoffs with 8:43 left in regulation to give the Devils a 2-1 edge. New Jersey’s #23 found Zach Parise alone in the slot, but couldn’t beat Ilya Bryzgalov due to a poke check from the Flyers’ goaltender. After Bryzgalov broke up the play, Clarkson gained control of the disc at the bottom of the circle and beat Philly’s …

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Around the Net 5.01.2012

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Oh Danny boy, the goals, the goals are calling… A look back at Sunday’s win over the Devils. [Of Ice and Men] Jagr’s weird beard Jaromir Jagr channels his inner Sabretooth with his unique beard. [The 700 Level] Moving on and up the dial… The Flyers are moving to a new radio home starting next season. [Broad Street Hockey] The numbers don’t lie… Bill Meltzer breaks down the Flyers winning game one and how that bodes for the rest …

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Podcast: Instant Playoff Overreaction Ep. 6, Jam Riemsdyk

On this special playoff edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal are joined by Kim Pollock to discuss game one between the Flyers and Devils, one Flyers fan’s poor taste in jersey customization, and the other action in the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Flyers Faithful Podcast Instant Playoff Overreaction 6 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!