Around the Net March 15,2013: Lavy gets a vote of confidence; Flyers-Devils preview, more

By Dain S
Posted on 03/15/2013 at 11:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Beware the Ides of March Lavy is as good as fired as GM Paul Holmgren backs his coach: [Philly.com] [The 700 Level] An argument for keeping Peter Laviolette: [Broad Street Hockey] Flyers-Devils preview Bill Meltzer breaks it down: [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] Angry Johnny John Tortorella is a curmudgeon: [Puck Daddy] Around the league A look around the NHL: [The Hockey News] Watch the end of the Peter Laviolette era in person. Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here. That’s all for this week, join …

Hockey Hilarity: Luongo vs. Schneider

By Nick D
Posted on 03/15/2013 at 9:00 am

Friday funnies brought to you straight from hockey’s own players, media personnel, and broadcast botches. We’ll be mucking it up every week right here, examining puck ups, puns, tweets, and more! As not too much has been funny in Philadelphia Flyers land lately, we’ve had to go to Canada, yes all the way to Canada, to find something for you fine people to laugh at for this week’s Hockey Hilarity. TSN put together this absolutely amazing video starring none other than the Vancouver Canucks‘ goaltending tandem of Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider, as well as TSN sportscaster James Duthie. As everyone …

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Flyers dominated by the Devils in New Jersey

By Craig F
Posted on 03/13/2013 at 10:30 pm

The Philadelphia Flyers were embarrassed at the Prudential Center tonight, as they lost to the New Jersey Devils 5-2. Adam Henrique had two goals in a three-point performance and Johan Hedberg earned the win for Jersey with 23 saves, as the Devils notched their first victory in regulation at home since the last time they faced the Flyers on February 15. Patrik Elias and Andrei Loktionov each had a goal and an assist in the win. Jakub Voracek and Scott Hartnell each had two-point nights for Philly, as Hartnell had the secondary assist on Voracek’s goal in the first period and …

Breaking down the Bullies: buy or sell?

By Marc Siciliano
Posted on 03/13/2013 at 1:00 pm

The gauntlet of opponents the Flyers have faced over the last 10 days was supposed to provide some answers about what type of team they really were. Instead, a series of sporadic efforts has left both the organization and its followers with many of the same questions they faced a week ago. Some speak of playoffs, while others speak of prospects. With the trade deadline looming and the end of the season shortly thereafter, is there any way to truly categorize this team as a buyer, seller, or even something in between? After the nightmare on Broadway, the Flyers played …

Atlantic Watch: Penguins on winning streak, Devils snap losing streak, Islanders’ point streak ends

By Craig F
Posted on 03/13/2013 at 11:00 am

The Philadelphia Flyers lost their first two games this week to stretch their losing streak to three games before they edged out the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday for a pair of points. Philly will have a home-and-home with a struggling Devils club over the next few days, as they look to gain a spot in the Eastern Conference’s top eight. The Orange and Black had the Pittsburgh Penguins beat on Monday, but they let their hated rivals come back for a 5-4 win at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday. Jakub Voracek had two power-play goals and the tandem of …

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