Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Antero Niittymaki announced his retirement from professional hockey today. Photo courtesy of NHL.com

Former Flyers G Niittymaki calls it quits

By Russ Hryvnak
Posted on 04/13/2013 at 10:00 am

After a National Hockey League career that included 234 games played, former Flyers goaltender Antero Niittymaki officially retired from the sport on Friday. Niittymaki played seven seasons in the NHL including his first five (2003-04; 2005-09) in Philadelphia. He retired with a record of 95-86-31, five shutouts, a save percentage of .902 and a goals-against average of 2.95. The 32-year-old goalie was plucked in the 1998 draft by Philadelphia in the sixth round (168th overall). After leaving the Flyers, Niittymaki played in Tampa Bay and San Jose and after playing the 2011-12 season in the American Hockey League for Worcester …

Around the Net April 2, 2013: Talbot out for the year; Trade rumors abound,more

By Dain S
Posted on 04/02/2013 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. Talbot out with broken leg Max Talbot won’t be playing for awhile: [The Checking Line] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] Trade winds are blowing Harry Zolnierczyk has been moved to Anaheim for Jay Rosehill. WHY? [Broad Street Hockey] Ryane Clowe is in play:[Philly.com] [CSN Philly] [Hockeybuzz-Eklund] More moves coming? [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] Go see the Flyers keep hope alive. Get your Philadelphia Flyers tickets here. That’s all for today, join me Friday for more links from around the web on the Flyers and the …

Around the Net March 22, 2013; Tampa Bay hates Zac Rinaldo, trade rumors, more

By Dain S
Posted on 03/22/2013 at 11:00 am

In case you missed it… Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t like Zac Rinaldo for some reason: [Broad Street Hockey] Max Talbot should be traded? [The Hockey Writers] Should the Flyers bring back Jaromir Jagr? [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] The Flyers are trying some new line combos with the week off: [Philly.com-Matt Breen] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] The Flyers sign college UFA Kyle Flanagan: [The Checking Line] Need Philadelphia Flyers tickets? Get them here and save some dough. That’s all for this week, join …

Assembling a Stanley Cup winner; breaking down the last seven Cup teams

By Kevin Christmann
Posted on 02/11/2013 at 11:00 am

It’s no secret that after losing the 2004-2005 NHL season due to a lockout, the dynamic of assembling an NHL team changed dramatically. With the implementation of a salary cap, there were a myriad of new limitations and restrictions placed on teams and how they spend their money. Rich teams could no longer try to buy themselves a Stanley Cup, while poor teams felt like they could finally compete. But is there a formula for building a Stanley Cup winning team? When you have no restrictions on how much money you can spend, there’s really limited concern about spending wisely. …

Kuba Scores Late, Senators Beat Flyers 6-4

By Craig F
Posted on 01/08/2012 at 8:43 pm

After a dramatic overtime victory in Philly yesterday, the Flyers failed to sweep their home-and-home with the Ottawa Senators as they dropped a 6-4 decision on the road Sunday evening. Filip Kuba scored on a slapshot from the point with 71 seconds left in the game for the winner as Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Neil, Erik Karlsson, and Nick Foligno each recorded a goal and assist in the Senators’ win. Matt Read was the only Flyer with a multi-point game as he scored in the second period and assisted on Sean Couturier’s goal in the first period. Read tied Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for the NHL …

3 on 3 for the week of 12.18.2011

By Dain S
Posted on 12/19/2011 at 9:00 am

Welcome to 3-on-3,where we look back on the the week that was for the Philadelphia Flyers from a statical point of view. The Orange and Black went 2-1 last week, watching their seven-game winning streak come to an end against the Bruins, but maintaining the overall lead in the Eastern Conference with 43 points. A rash of concussions to key players like Claude Giroux and Chris Pronger has forced other players to step up and contribute. Let’s get to this week’s “hot” and “not”: 3 “hot”: Wayne Simmonds — The 23-year-old right wing had a good week, scoring two …

Meszaros’ Blast Gives Flyers 4-3 Win In Montreal

By Craig F
Posted on 12/15/2011 at 11:04 pm

Continuing their strong month of December, thePhiladelphia Flyers soldiered on despite more depressing injury news, winning their seventh straight game with a 4-3 triumph on the road over the Montreal Canadiens tonight. Andrej Meszaros scored his third goal of the season in the first half of the third period to earn his second-game winner of the season. Sergei Bobrovsky saved 28 shots in the win, and Matt Carle led all skaters in points for the game with three assists. Tonight’s win keeps the Flyers record perfect for the month of December as they have won five of their seven games in this …

Hartnell Gets Game-Winner, Flyers Edge Pens, 3-2

By Craig F
Posted on 12/08/2011 at 11:02 pm

The Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the last ten minutes of the game, but Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot got the last laugh against their former team as the Flyers produced enough offense in the first two periods to earn a 3-2 win in Philly tonight. Scott Hartnell tapped home his 13th goal of the season in the crease halfway through the game for his third game-winner of the season. Wayne Simmonds led the way with a goal and an assist, while Ilya Bryzgalov made 25 saves in his fourth straight win. The victory, coupled with Florida’s 2-0 win at Boston, propelled the Flyers into the top spot in both the Atlantic Division and …

Putting some of the roster changes in perspective

By Marcello De Feo
Posted on 07/02/2011 at 3:03 pm

In order to make sense of the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Holmgren, we need to compare these roster changes to a version of the 2010 Flyers and see how those parts changed. Here is a look at that the forwards from team: Gagne – Richards – Carter Hartnell – Briere – Leino JvR – Giroux – Asham Carcillo/Powe – Betts – Laperriere So, what’s different? A lot, on paper. Here’s my attempt at projecting the 2012 offensive lines, barring any other changes: JvR – Giroux – Voracek Hartnell – Briere – Jagr Nodl – Schenn – Simmonds …