Flyers sign Weber to offer sheet

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 07/19/2012 at 8:30 am

After weeks of speculation, the Flyers signed restricted free agent (RFA), defenseman Shea Weber to an offer sheet. General manager Paul Holmgren issued a statement on Thursday morning confirming the move: “The Philadelphia Flyers have signed restricted free agent (D) Shea Weber to an offer sheet. There will be no further comment at this time.” TSN’s Darren Dreger reported it is for 14 years in excess of $100 million. Nashville has seven days to match or choose to accept four first-round draft picks as compensation. In addition, Preds GM David Poile issued his own statement minutes ago: “We are in …

Then and Now: Mark Greig

By Craig F
Posted on 07/18/2012 at 9:00 am

Drafted in 1990 by the Hartford Whalers, Mark Greig played for 10 different teams in three different leagues over eight seasons before he found his way to the Philadelphia Flyers. Signed as a free agent in July of 1998, Greig took part in seven games for the Flyers during the 1998-1999 regular season and 67 games for the Philadelphia Phantoms. With a goal and three assists for the Orange and Black, the right winger finished third on the team with 46 points and fourth on the team with 69 points. Greig suited up for both the Flyers and the Phantoms …

Point/Counterpoint: Expectations on offense

By penaltykiller
Posted on 07/17/2012 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 Nina G and Kevin C debate on what to expect from the Flyers offense next season. Point: The offense has taken a step backwards By Nina G The Flyers offensive depth went from a strength to a possible question mark with their moves this offseason. The Flyers lost a potential 30 goals from last year’s total when they traded James van Riemsdyk and let Jaromir Jagr walk. If you remove …

Around the Net 07.17.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 07/17/2012 at 9:00 am

Photo courtesy of Philly.com Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. “One time, at prospect camp…” The Flyers wrapped up their annual prospect camp over the weekend. Here are some thoughts on how it went: [CSN Philly] [Philly.com] [Hockeybuzz] The end is nigh… Or how I learned to stop worrying about a lockout. The owners opening salvo is a bucket of crazy covered in madness. [CSN Philly] Defensive defenseman? Not Mike Green. The Caps decide to overpay their oft-injured blueliner way more than they should. [NHL.com] …

CBA 101 Part 9: Restricted Free Agent Compensation

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 07/16/2012 at 1:00 pm

As the name suggests, restricted free agency is a type of free agency in which the player has the ability to entertain offers from other clubs; but there are certain restrictions in place. The “Prior Team” who owned the player’s rights throughout the previous season, maintains those rights and can retain that player if they so choose. The first step in maintaining those rights is to present a qualifying offer to the restricted free agent, which would grant the team what is known as the “Right of First Refusal”. If the restricted free agent were to sign an “offer sheet” …

Then and Now: Kyle Greentree

By Craig F
Posted on 07/11/2012 at 9:00 am

Kyle Greentree has played in 373 AHL games, but has only taken part in four NHL games. Two of his four games in the NHL were with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2007-2008 season. Although he has yet to register a point in the NHL, Greentree has four 20-goal seasons in the AHL. After his third season at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Greentree joined the Philadelphia Phantoms for the end of the 2006-07 season. The left winger deposited two goals in eight games, as he scored in back-to-back contests. Greentree’s presence on the team didn’t matter much, as Philadelphia …

Flyers once again operating near 50 contract limit

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 07/11/2012 at 8:00 am

With the signings of Bruno Gervais and Ruslan Fedotenko, the Flyers now sit at 50 contracts, with two that slide, resulting in 48 of their allowed 50 contracts. It seems like every year the Flyers operate at or near the 50-contract limit. It is the reason why people, myself included, sometimes question what may appear to be frivolous, long-shot signings, such as with a total unknown like Andrew Johnston out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. It isn’t that I distrust the Flyers scouts; afterall they’ve recently hit on players like Matt Read, Harry Zolnierczyk, and Erik Gustafsson. Even someone like …

Podcast: Episode 31, “Shea”meless

By Estebomb
Posted on 07/10/2012 at 12:00 pm

On this edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal talk to Bill Meltzer about Flyers prospect camp, the departures of Matt Carle and Jaromir Jagr, and which young Flyers we can expect to step up next season. Steve and Hal also discuss Zach Parise and Ryan Suter signing in Minnesota and the possibility of Shea Weber in Orange and Black. Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 31 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!

Around the Net 07.10.12

By Dain S
Posted on 07/10/2012 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. Some like it cold Zack Parise and Ryan Suter decide they like ice fishing and less money to go the Minnesota Wild:[NHL.com] [The Checking Line] [Broad Street Hockey] The future is here Flyers prospect camp opened on Monday and runs through to the end of the week:[Broad Street Hockey] [Hockeybuzz] [CSN Philly] The return of Rusty Ruslan Fedotenko is back with the Flyers and will no longer kill us:[The Hockey Writers] [Hockeybuzz] Tommy,can you hear me? Tom Sestito …

Flyers talk at rookie camp

By Bob H
Posted on 07/09/2012 at 4:00 pm

Courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers G Anthony Stolarz Q: Do you have any expectations of this week? “I’m just going to take it in and enjoy it. It’s my first camp and I’m just going to go with it and see what happens.” Q: Have you set any goals for this week? “Just in the scrimmage not to give up any goals and stop every puck I can.” Q: How important is it to know these guys off the ice? “It’s very important. You might be playing with these guys. You look around and there a lot of guys playing …

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