Numbers Current Projected Cap Space for 2012: $1,980,845 [source] Projected Cap Increase for 2012: $3,000,000 [source] Total Projected Cap Space for 2012: $4,980,845 Notable Pending UFA forwards: VIlle Leino, Nikolay Zherdev Notable Pending RFA forwards: Andreas Nodl, Darroll Powe, Dan Carcillo Notable Pending UFA defensemen: Sean O’Donnell, Nick Boynton Notable Pending RFA defensemen: Danny Syvret Notable Pending UFA goaltenders: Brian Boucher Thoughts Defense It’s likely the Flyers won’t need anything more than a third pairing defensemen. They have a number of options available to them: Re-sign O’Donnell or Boynton, play Matt Walker, promote Erik Gustafsson, or re-up Danny Syvret and …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (3/21 – 3/27)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: The playoffs begun for the kids in juniors this week. Tyler Brown’s Plymouth Whalers are matched up against Jason Akeson’s Kitchener Rangers in round one of the OHL playoffs so only one will be advancing. Brown scored the game winner in over time of game one. He also assisted on two other goals in game one. Jason Akeson had a pair of assists in the same game. Brown scored a shorthanded goal in game two while Akeson finished with …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (3/14 – 3/20)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: The Canadian junior leagues closed out their regular season this past week. Dave Labcreque and Tye McGinn each got to play a game before getting a rest before the playoffs. Labrecque had a goal and 2 assists in his final game, but somehow managed to be a -2. McGinn scored a goal in his final game. Jason Akeson assisted on two goals during his final game of the regular season. Akeson’s team also made the playoffs. Tyler Brown did …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (3/7 – 3/13)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Tye McGinn returned from a broken foot this week and immediately made an impact with a 7 point performance over two games. He scored a goal and assist in his first game back and went on to score 4 goals and assisted on another in the second of his two games. Dave Labcrecque also had a nice week in the QMJHL. He had 5 points in 3 games which included a 3 point performance (2 g, 1 a) in …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (2/28 – 3/6)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Newly signed prospect, Tyler Brown, had a six point performance over four games. He assisted on three goals in his first game. He then followed it up with another assist in his second game. Finally, he finished with a goal and an assist in his third game. Jason Akeson, the other newly signed prospect, had two assists in his four games. Shane Harper scored two more goals in the ECHL this week. Ben Holmstrom had a two goal performance …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (2/21 – 2/27)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Shane Harper continues to play well in the ECHL. He had 4 points (2 g, 2 a) in four games. Andrew Rowe was loaned to the Road Warriors where he had a goal and an assist in his three games. Ben Holmstrom and Mike Testwuide each scored a goal and assisted on another on Sunday with the Phantoms. Brendan Ranford had a pair of assists in his three games, but was a -4 on the week. Dave Lebrecque scored …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (2/14 – 2/20)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Eric Wellwood had a strong week offensively. He recorded 4 points (2 g, 2 a) in 4 games. Mike Testwuide also had a nice week offensively. He scored a goal during his second game, and recorded an assist in his third and fourth games. Ben Holmstrom contributed to the Phantoms with a goal and an assist. Rob Bordson also scored his fourth goal with the Phantoms. Andrew Rowe also registered a point for the Phantoms. Shane Harper had 3 …
North America Prospect Weekly Report (2/7-2/13)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Dave Labrecque cooled down to a mere point per game pace on the week. He had a goal and 2 assists over three games played. Brendan Ranford also finished with a goal and 2 assists over his two games. Michael Chaput had a fairly quiet week, finishing with one assist over three games. Shane Harper had a pair of goals in ECHL action. Mike Testwuide scored a goal and assisted on another in the second of the Phantoms two …
North American Prospect Weekly Report (1/31 – 2/6)
The North American Prospect Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. Forwards: Dave Labrecque followed up his 8 point week with a 9 point performance this week. He recorded a goal and an assist in the first of his three games. He followed that up with a 4 point performance (1 g, 3 a) then finished out the week with 3 assists in his last game. Michael Chaput had a goal and assist in his only game action on the week. Tye McGinn recorded an assist in his only game. Brendan …
Five Questions: How do the Flyers need to approach the stretch run in order to be healthy, rested, and prepared for the playoffs?
Flyers Faithful asked Dustin Leed from The Fourth Period and The Hockey Guys, Stephen Whyno from Philly Sports Daily, David Strehle from NHL Hot Stove, and our very own Nick D five questions about the ’11 Flyers’ season. We are very grateful that they took the time to share their opinions and predictions with us. Each day of this week, we will run the answers to one of those questions. Today’s question is: How do the Flyers need to approach the stretch run in order to be healthy, rested, and prepared for the playoffs? Dustin Leed: I think coming down the stretch, depending where the …