Category: Philadelphia Flyers
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Chris Pronger’s contract…
Chris Pronger signed a 7-year, $34 million multiyear contract extension on Tuesday with the Flyers. Pronger, 34, was in the last year of his contract. He was acquired last month in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks for Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa and two first-round draft picks. “We are pleased to have one of the…
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Pronger Press Conference
As of noon today all-star defenseman Chris Pronger was officially welcomed to the Philadelphia Flyers by way of press conference at which he was handed his very own orange number 20 jersey. Everything he brings to the Flyers has been listed numerous times, but among all of his talents on the ice he brings the…
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Flyers add some more
PHILADELPHIA (AP)—The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with rugged forward Ian Laperriere(notes) and goalie Brian Boucher(notes). The team announced the agreements with the unrestricted free agents in a conference call Wednesday, the first time of the NHL free-agent season. Boucher, who was a backup goalie for the San Jose Sharks, backstopped the Flyers’ run…
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Flyers skating onto Fenway
Yes there has been a lot of speculation recently that the Flyers could be playing in the upcoming 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park against the Bruins.I made a couple phone calls and exchanged a couple emails and I can now confirm that speculation is true. The Flyers will square off with the Bruins on…
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Derian Hatcher retires
His retirement from the league was a foregone conclusion when it was announced that he would not play last year. And his future with the Flyers actually started in the playoffs when he joined the team on the road in a support role for the players and coaches. But Derian Hatcher made both moves official…
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Well its unoffically offical Emery is a Flyer
The Flyers announced they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with goalie Ray Emery. “We are extremely excited and happy to have entered into this agreement with Ray,” general manager Paul Holmgren said in a statement. “We believe Ray is a good, young goalie that has a unique blend of size, competitiveness and…
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Another Emery story
Nothing is official, and no one is commenting publicly. But the Flyers’ postseason strategy for improving their defense after a first-round playoff exit seems to be coming clear. When reports of an imminent deal with former Ottawa goaltender Ray Emery are added to strong speculation that the Flyers have targeted Florida defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, the…
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New season, new netminder
Barring a collapse in negotiations, the Flyers are expected to sign Ray Emery as their starting goalie for next season. Several general managers at the Stanley Cup Final consider the matter a “done deal.” Emery was Ottawa’s property until released by the Senators last June. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren declined to confirm what others…
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Future Flyers: Kevin Marshall
Background: Born: March 10, 1989– Boucherville, PQ Height: 6’1″– Weight: 207–Shoots: L You get the feeling 19-year-old Kevin Marshall was born to wear a Philadelphia Flyers jersey. “I’m the type of guy who doesn’t want to be liked by the other team but who everyone on his team wants to have,” Marshall told NHL.com. “I’ve…
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Simon Gagne has successful surgery & a baby boy!
Simon Gagne has had a very busy week. Just a day after becoming a father, the Flyers’ left winger traveled to Nashville to have a bone spur and adhesions removed from his right hip. And it seems that the biggest adjustment in his life has nothing to do with recovery and rehab. Gagne’s wife, Karine,…