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By Chris Pierangeli on January 16, 2013
The Philadelphia Flyers open play this weekend against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which means it’s time to preview the shortened 48-game season. Without further ado, here are my thoughts on the team this year: Goaltending: As has been the case for years, there is uncertainty surrounding the goaltending situation. Last season, Ilya Bryzgalov did not perform […]
Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Brayden Schenn, Braydon Coburn, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Ilya Bryzgalov, Kimmo Timonen, Luke Schenn, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Scott Hartnell |
By Chris Pierangeli on June 9, 2011
Late Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team acquired the rights to goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov in a trade that sent left winger Matt Clackson, a third round draft pick in 2012, and a conditional draft choice to the Phoenix Coyotes. Assuming the Flyers are able to sign a deal, the trade provides the team […]
Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Brian Boucher, Chris Pronger, Detroit Red Wings, Ilya Bryzgalov, James Van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Kris Versteeg, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Robert Esche, Roman Cechmanek, Scott Hartnell, Sean Burke, Sean O'Donnell, Shane Doan, Stanley Cup |
By Bob Long on April 12, 2011
Tomorrow, the 2011 NHL Playoffs will begin, and 16 teams will compete to hoist the Stanley Cup in June. Many storylines dominated the headlines entering the playoffs, such as the complete control of the West by the Vancouver Canucks, the end-of-season hot streak by Washington to claim the top spot in the East, and the […]
Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brad Boyes, Brian Boucher, Brian Gionta, Bruce Boudreau, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, Dwayne Roloson, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Lundqvist, Jaroslav Halak, Jason Pominville, Jeff Carter, Marc-Andre Fleury, Martin St. Louis, Michael Cammalleri, Michael Neuvirth, Mike Richards, Milan Lucic, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Scott Hartnell, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sergei Varlamov, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Tim Thomas, Tyler Ennis, Tyler Myers, Washington Capitals, Zdeno Chara |
By Bob Long on November 19, 2010
Ryan Miller has shown over the past few years that he is one of the best goaltenders in the world. He has played extremely well throughout his career in Buffalo, and was the main story of the 2010 Winter Olympics with his stellar performance. However, this season Miller is in the lower half of NHL […]
Posted in Featured, National Hockey League | Tagged Antti Niemi, Brent Johnson, Brian Boucher, Brian Campbell, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Pronger, Darcy Regier, Duncan Keith, Hal Gill, Henrik Tallinder, Jordan Leopold, Marc-Andre Fleury, Martin Brodeur, Marty Turco, Michael Leighton, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, Sergei Gonchar, Stanley Cup, Toni Lydman, Tyler Myers, Winter Olympics |
By Bob Long on April 29, 2010
The NHL Conference Semifinals begin tonight with the Sharks vs. Red Wings series. Here are my predictions for the series: EAST: 4] Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 8] Montreal Canadiens After Montreal’s improbable series win over President’s Cup winning and top seeded Washington, many people may expect goaltender Jaroslav Halak to carry the Habs through the remainder of the playoffs. […]
Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Antti Niemi, Boston Bruins, Brian Boucher, Chicago Blackhawks, Daniel Sedin, Detroit Red Wings, Henrik Sedin, Jaroslav Halak, Jonathon Teows, Montreal Canadiens, Patrick Kane, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller, San Jose Sharks, Tuuka Rask, Vancouver Canucks |
By Bob Long on April 13, 2010
The first round of the NHL playoffs begins Wednesday with 4 games. 82 regular season games has dwindled the field to 16 teams, and here are my predictions for the first round: IN THE EAST: 1] Washington Capitals beat 8] Montreal Canadiens in 4 games The Capitals have been the best team in the league […]
Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Alexei Kovalev, Boston Bruins, Brian Boucher, Buffalo Sabres, Canada Olympic Hockey, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Osgood, Chris Phillips, Colorado Avalanche, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Detroit Red Wings, Henrik Sedin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jonathon Quick, Jonathon Teows, Los Angeles Kings, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Martin Brodeur, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Pavel Datsyuk, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Elliot, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Miller, San Jose Sharks, Tim Thomas, Tomas Holstrom, USA Olympic Hockey, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals |
By Bob Long on April 12, 2010
Sunday was the final day of the regular season, and heading into Sunday 15 teams were assured of playoffs spots. Still to be decided was whether the Flyers or Rangers would earn a spot in the East. The teams were tied in points going into the final game of the season, and as was appropriate, […]
Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Boston Bruins, Brian Boucher, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Claude Giroux, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Olli Jokinen, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Miller, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, USA Olympic Hockey, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Winter Olympics |