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Flyers “Stuck” With Extra Defensemen as League Spending Explodes

Flyers “Stuck” With Extra Defensemen as League Spending Explodes

The lockout that deprived stalwart NHL fans of their favorite brand of hockey last fall was, simply put, about money. Owners wanted a bigger piece of the revenue pie and the players tried to hold

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Ed Snider is Not Going To End the Lockout

Ed Snider is Not Going To End the Lockout

The Daily News has certainly gotten the hockey world's attention this morning. According to Frank Seravalli, "Multiple sources confirmed to the Daily News on Friday that [Ed] Snider, once seen as a supporter of [NHL

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NHL Offers New Proposal to Kickstart Negotiations

NHL Offers New Proposal to Kickstart Negotiations

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced this afternoon that, after weeks of requesting a counter proposal from the NHLPA, the NHL is extending their own revised offer to the players' association for a new collective bargaining

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After Final Talks, NHL Lockout All But Assured

After Final Talks, NHL Lockout All But Assured

The NHLPA reportedly organized 275 players in New York City today for the final meeting between the players association and the NHL regarding a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  The two organizations were considered very

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Reflecting on NHL CBA Discussions on Labor Day Weekend

Reflecting on NHL CBA Discussions on Labor Day Weekend

It is usually around this time of year that casual hockey fans begin asking me what my expectations are for the Philadelphia Flyers, both in training camp and for the season. Lately though, all anybody

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Reaction to Chara Hit- Absurd or Warranted?

Reaction to Chara Hit- Absurd or Warranted?

The hockey world has been chirping over the last two days about the shove by Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara that directed Montreal Canadiens’ forward Max Pacioretty’s head into a stanchion between the benches. Pacioretty,

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