Before I delve into this exercise, let me be clear that losing defenseman Kimmo Timonen would be devastating for the current Flyers roster, both in terms of team camaraderie and skill set.  Timonen is one
Read MoreDuring the off-season, most NHL teams look to fill the lineup deficiencies that became apparent over the past season.  For the Philadelphia Flyers, the holes to fill are pretty clear: Starting goaltender Upgraded fifth and
Read MoreRumors floated around the internet last night and were confirmed this afternoon by Dimitri Chesnokov of Puck Daddy that the Philadelphia Flyers were in close talks - along with four other teams - to sign
Read MoreHeading into free agency, one of the aims of the Flyers organization was to improve the fifth and sixth defenseman positions in light of the inexperience shown in the Stanley Cup Finals with rookie Oskars
Read More“Not sure who started this. I have not been on the radio, Fan 590, or anywhere else talking about a big trade. Someone's imagination at work.” TSN’s Dan Dreger tweeted this after rumors began circulating
Read More“It’s possible that the Flyers could extend an offer to Michael Leighton prior to July 1 as a safety net, but with the current market, they may hold out till free agency.” I posted this
Read MoreThe remaining six rounds of the NHL draft that concluded this past Saturday flew by compared to the drawn-out affair that was the first round.  The Flyers had five picks in the draft, and were
Read MoreThe excitement surrounding the news that the Flyers had acquired the rights to speak to San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov (soon to be free agent) has died down recently, as it has become clear
Read MoreLate in the first round of the 2010 NHL draft on Friday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren was seen speaking with San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson.  The two GM’s were seen together again
Read MoreWell, that was unexpected. This time last year, the Flyers surprised the NHL community with a blockbuster trade: two first round draft picks (this year’s and next’s), highly touted defensive prospect Luca Sbisa, and talented
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