“Hitting the posts” is a weekly roundup of links to hockey stories from across the web. If you have any suggestions for articles that we should use, hit us up here. Sergei Bobrovsky talks to Alessandro Seren Rosso about his time in Philadelphia :: Russian Hockey Fans Teemu H has more about Bobrovsky :: Broad Street Hockey Mark Siciliano discusses Claude Giroux and Jeff Carter :: Flyer Flies Tim McManus talks to Riley Cote about his transition to coaching :: Post-Star He also knows what Ben Holmstrom, Mike Testwuide, and Andrew Rowe did last summer :: Post-Star Frank Seravalli says …
The morning after: Flyers vs. Ducks 10.21.10
“The morning after” is a review of the previous night’s Flyers’ game which, in theory, provides a more objective perspective on the game. In the four days that the Flyers were off, players were bag skated, the team worked on the power play, and they had plenty of time to rest so that they could come out hard against the Anaheim Ducks, a team that stumbled out of the gate this season. Much like the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins this past Saturday, this win was there for the taking and the Flyers did not grab it. Instead, they dropped …
Five questions: How will the goaltending situation play out in Philadelphia?
Flyers Faithful asked Sarah Baicker from CSN Philly, Anthony SanFilippo from the DelCo Daily Times, Geoff Detweiler from Broad Street Hockey, and our very own Nina G 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 will the goaltending situation play out in Philadelphia? Sarah Baicker: I still think this is the biggest question facing the Flyers this season, even though so many who watch the …
The morning after: Penguins vs. Flyers 10.16.10
“The morning after” is a review of the previous night’s Flyers’ game which, in theory, provides a more objective perspective on the game. I’m suffering a Philadelphia sports hangover this morning. It feels like I went out to have some good clean fun but someone kept handing me shots of Godlschlager all night. The losses by both the Flyers and Phillies sting. Going into last night’s sporting festivities, there was no reason the Flyers should have lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Due to numerous injuries, the Penguins were icing more of an AHL supporting cast than they usually do and, …
Hitting the posts: 10.15.10
“Hitting the posts” is a weekly roundup of links to hockey stories from across the web. If you have any suggestions for articles that we should use, hit us up here. Geoff Detweiler checks out the ’11 VUKOTA predictions for the Flyers :: Broad Street Hockey Here is a roundup of where the Flyers stand in various Power Rankings :: Broad Street Hockey Sarah Baicker discovers that, believe it or not, Sergei Bobrovsky is actually human :: CSN Philly Teemu says that Bobrovsky is adjusting on and off the ice :: Broad Street Hockey Enrico reminds us that the time for …
The morning after: Flyers vs. Avalanche 10.11.10
“The morning after” is a review of the previous night’s Flyers’ game which, in theory, provides a more objective perspective on the game. Let’s get right into this, shall we? Claude Giroux has arrived. I think the Flyers can leave four men back on the blue line to set him up with home run passes. Once this kid gets in on a breakaway, it’s all over. He’s taken three shots so far this season and two of them found the back of the net. Giroux played 2:30 on the penalty kill tonight and has been averaging about 3:18 a game …
Flight Plan: Week of 10.10.2010
Flight Plan is a new column that will take a more in depth look at the Flyers’ upcoming opponents every week here at Flyers Faithful. This week the Philadelphia Flyers open the same old building with yet another brand new name: The Wells Fargo Center as they are set to start a five game home stand. The Colorado Avalanche, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are all due to visit Philadelphia and try to give the Flyers their first regulation loss. Of course there have only been two games, but still, getting three out of four points on …
“No, No, No, By All Means, Kill the Whelp…”: Bobrovsky Steals Win In Pittsburgh, But What Does It All Mean?
“And I suppose, in return, you want me to not kill the whelp.” “No, no, no, by all means, kill the whelp… Just wait for the opportune moment.” If you’ve seen Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl you recall this little conversation between Barbossa, played by Geoffrey Rush, and Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp. Throughout the movie, Jack Sparrow shows himself to be great at manipulating people and swindling them into doing what he wanted them to do because they thought he was on their side. Cap’n Jack was scheming, shifty, sly, and smart… …
The morning after: Flyers @ Penguins 10.07.10
“The morning after” is a review of the previous night’s Flyers’ game which, in theory, provides a more objective perspective on the game. The Flyers have been gambling with their goaltenders for years. So, it really shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that the team decided to roll the dice and put Sergei Bobrovsky, their untested goalie prospect, in net last night against one of the most elite teams in the East, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bobrovsky played well throughout camp and likely won the start over Brian Boucher when he played soundly in relief of Johan Backlund in a …
Flight plan: 10.07.10
Flight Plan is a new column that will take a more in depth look at the Flyers’ upcoming opponents every week here at Flyers Faithful. The Philadelphia Flyers will kick off their week against two good young teams at two different points in their respective franchise history books. The Pittsburgh Penguins, as we all know, are one of the best young teams in the league today. They have built very well through the draft and have become one of the hardest teams to play against in the NHL. The St. Louis Blues on the other hand are a team on …