The KHL: Where Darius Kasparaitis is an all-star, and head coaches are fired during intermission
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:47:27 PST)
Meanwhile, in the Kontinental Hockey League, Avangard Omsk Coach Wayne Fleming was fired during the second...
Flyers Team Report
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:10 PST)
The Flyers are facing some thorny roster decisions when Daniel Briere and his $6.5 million salary return next week.
To begin making room, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren placed defenseman Lasse Kukkonen on waivers Thursday to clear $875,000 and said he might return 18-year-old rookie defenseman Luca Sbisa to his junior team in Lethbridge, Alberta, to free another $875,000 for Briere's return.
The Flyers are likely to play one more game—Saturday at home against Toronto—before getting Briere back in the lineup. By then Sbisa could be back in juniors.
"We would have to consider that one of the options," Holmgren said. "The fact of the matter is, in order to get one of our players back in the lineup we have to do something.
Puck Headlines: Jordan Staal signs, and East all-star snubs
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:44 PST)
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When it comes to urinal photos, Danny Briere takes the cake
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:35:20 PST)
As we told you earlier this week, the Washington Capitals have a rather shameless fan who prints up tiny images...
Flyers, Capitals present good, bad and boring of the shootout
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:27:17 PST)
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Marty Biron unwrapped the long ribbon of tape from his ankle, the locker room having...
Video: James vanRiemsdyk goes to the ole trick bag in OT
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:28 PST)
With the NHL announcing it's plans for All-Star Weekend , one of the "highlights" (if you want to go...
Flyers LW Gagne returns vs. Capitals
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:23:02 PST)
The injury-riddled Philadelphia Flyers received a boost on Tuesday.
Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:44:46 PST)
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Flyers recall G Munroe, RW Nodl
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:46:01 PST)
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday recalled goaltender Scott Munroe and right wing Andreas Nodl from their American Hockey League affiliate.
Flyers hope LW Gagne can play Tuesday
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:15:03 PST)
While the Philadelphia Flyers' injury list seems to grow longer by the day, they hope to have one member of their walking wounded back Tuesday.
How hockey literally goes into the toilet in Washington
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:49:20 PST)
The world is made up of two types of people: Guys who scurry through arena men's rooms placing pictures of...
Injuries pile up for division-leading Flyers
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:05:43 PST)
The injury list keeps growing for the Philadelphia Flyers. Right wing Joffrey Lupul will miss at least two weeks with a pulled abdominal muscle he sustained in Friday's win over Anaheim, and backup goaltender Antero Niittymaki will miss at least a week with a strained a groin muscle he sustained in a 2-1 shootout loss at Los Angeles on Saturday.
NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...
Niittymaki added to Flyers' growing injury list
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:57:15 PST)
When they left town to start a six-game road trip on Dec. 26, the Philadelphia Flyers were a relatively healthy...
Richards could become one of Flyers' greatest captains
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:13:12 PST)
The Philadelphia Flyers have had 16 different captains in their 41-year history. They have come in many shapes,...
Friday's three stars: Nash completes to-do list in Denver
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:27:21 PST)
No. 1 star: Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets Nash converted a penalty shot for his 17th goal of the season and...
Bruins goalies Fernandez, Thomas earn monthly honor
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:25:01 PST)
Boston Bruins goaltenders Manny Fernandez and Tim Thomas, who combined to post a 12-1-0 record and a 2.00 goals-against average in 13 games, on Friday were named co-recipients of the NHL's "First Star" award for December.
Puck Headlines: Penguins hold players-only meeting after loss
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:11:28 PST)
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Tuesday's three stars: Savard, Conklin come up big in showdowns
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:26:49 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins Savard was a difference-maker in the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh...
Flyers forward Gagne sustains upper body injury
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:32:57 PST)
Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne sustained an upper body injury in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night and did not return. Gagne, who was limited to just 25 games last season due to a concussion, was hit hard into the boards by Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa on the first shift of the game.
Puck Headlines: Will an octopus hit the Wrigley Field rink?
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:49:58 PST)
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Puck Daddy chats with Flyers prospect James vanRiemsdyk about New Year's Eve USA/Canada smackdown in world juniors
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:44:45 PST)
In our hockey nirvana, the World Juniors championship tournament would be passionately followed by the majority...
Congrats to the big Sundin Derby winner, besides the Canucks
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:42:37 PST)
It took several days for us to remember to care about scour the over 500 comments on our "Predict when and...
Flyers Ds Timonen, Carle eye return vs. Canucks
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:35:02 PST)
Philadelphia Flyers defensemen Kimmo Timonen and Matthew Carle announced on Monday that they are hopeful to play in the team's next game.
