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Steve Mason Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Extend Steve Mason: What It Means

For all hockey fans, the trade deadline is one of the most anticipated days of the year. For most Philadelphia Flyers fans, it was in anticipation of a trade to solve the team’s defensive woes. We got what we least expected, Steve Mason, a new goalie. The move was a puzzling one for Flyers fans, […]

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Analyzing This Mess We Call The 2012-13 Flyers

As you all know, this Philadelphia Flyers team has not been what anyone would have expected. Their season started slow with offensive and defensive troubles. Briere didn’t show up as he was expected, Giroux got off to a slow start, not all players are repeating last year’s stellar season, and Bryz has slowed down after […]

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Riley Cote

Exclusive Interview With Phantoms Coach, Flyers Legend Riley Cote

Check out my exclusive interview with former Flyer and current Adirontack Phantoms assistant coach Riley Cote. Daniel Blanchard: At what age did you start playing hockey? Riley Cote: I started playing when I was 5. DB: Who was your favorite player growing up? What about now? RC: Growing up I liked Mark Messier and Scott […]

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Matt Ford Phantoms

Flyers Trade Matt Ford to Columbus Blue Jackets

The Flyers have traded Matt Ford to the Columbus Blue Jackets for future considerations. Ford spent his tenure in the organization in the AHL, where he has spent the rest of his career so far. He was acquired February 2, 2012 for defenseman and prospect Kevin Marshall. This trade frees up a roster spot and […]

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Flyers 3 Stars: Rinaldo, Gagne, and Talbot Shine in Win Against Sabres

The Flyers won their first game after losing the last 3. The defense played well, the offense put three pucks past Ryan Miller, and Bryzgalov gave a solid performance. The win isn’t anything to get all too excited about, but it is a start for this team to turn it around. 3rd Star: Zac Rinaldo […]

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Flyers 3 Stars vs Bruins

Flyers 3 Stars: Meszaros, Timonen Lone Bright Spots in Loss to Bruins

Today’s game was another disappointing loss for the Flyers. The Flyers went down 3-0 in a span of under two minutes If they want to make a playoff push they need to be able to score goals. There were few bright spots in today’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins. 3rd Star: Kimmo Timonen Timonen worked […]

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Scoracek

The Evolution Of Jake Voracek: A Rising Star

Jakub Voracek was drafted 7th overall in 2007 by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Voracek spent his first three NHL seasons in Columbus, tallying 134 points in 241 games through that period. His highest point total was 50 points during his second season in Columbus. Voracek’s time in Columbus was short-lived. On June 2013, 2011, Voracek, […]

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Giroux Voracek

Flyers Analysis: Answering Your Questions About the Orange and Black

Follow Daniel on Twitter @DBlanchardKS. Shaun asks “How good do you think Couturier will be by the end of the season? Do you think in a couple of years he could be an All-Star?” Right now Couturier is only on pace for 21 points this season. He is capable of putting up more than that, […]

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Pens beat Flyers

Kunitz Fuels Penguins Comeback vs Flyers: Recap and Analysis

The Flyers came into this 5-4 loss 1-1 against the Penguins on the season. The last game the two played was a 6-5 win where Jake Voracek notched a hat trick. It was a typical Flyers/Penguins game. Rough game with big hits and high scoring. Scott Hartnell and James Neal were two of the biggest […]

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Sean Couturier

Trading Sean Couturier May Be The Key To The Flyers Success

As we all know, Sean Couturier’s offensive play isn’t developing  into what everyone has hoped. On the defensive side of the puck he is one of the best forwards on the team, and will continue to shape into an elite defensive player. Couturier isn’t to blame for this season’s struggles at all. He has received […]

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Nash, Callahan Fuel Rangers’ 4-2 Win Over Flyers

The Flyers enetered tonight’s 4-2 loss on a 5 game losing streat at MSG, that was extended to 6 tonight. The stories of the game Lundqvist, Nash, Callahan, the Flyers defense, and Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov’s stats aren’t completely accurate to how he played tonight. He was more a victim of bad defense than a victim of […]

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Danny Briere

Flyers Trade Rumors: Why Trading Danny Briere Makes Sense

Whenever a rumor pops up about the Philadelphia Flyers trading Danny Briere the first thing you will hear is something along the lines of “He’s great in the playoffs! We can’t get rid of him!”. In reality is Briere really worth keeping around for that great playoff point total? Does the fact that he’s a […]

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