Mystery In The Crease: Who Starts Game Six?
Ah, the good ole' days of Bernie Parent. Where did that time go? If only the Flyers could only find a goalie with half the talent of Parent, the team would have no trouble advancing
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Starting Goaltender for Game Six is Anyones Guess
With their backs up against the wall, the Flyers have run out of time to fix the problems that have plagued them in their series against the Buffalo Sabres- penalties, powerplays, and inconsistent efforts from
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Herculean Comeback Not Enough As Flyers Fall in Game Five
With the series tied at 2-2, the Stanley Cup Quarterfinal series between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres has become a best of three. Taking back the lead was critical for the Flyers, but
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Flyers Recall Michael Leighton
Maybe it was the back-to-back shutouts that goaltender Michael Leighton pitched this past weekend for the Adirondack Phantoms. Maybe it's his 2.22 goals-against-average and 0.926 save percentage through 30 games in the AHL. Maybe it's
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Goaltending Still a Question Mark Down the Stretch
I’m not going to spend any time breaking down how ugly today’s 7-0 loss to the New York Rangers on national television was. I have to hope that this is the point in the season
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NHL Trade Deadline Dominoes Beginning to Fall
There isn’t much to report on the Flyers front with regards to potential trades in the next three weeks, but several dominoes have begun falling today that may open up room for future transactions. In
Read MoreLeighton Clears Waivers, Joins Crowded Phantoms
Having cleared waivers, goaltender Michael Leighton (1-3-0) has returned to the Adirondack Phantoms. Unfortunately, it comes at the worst possible time, as the farm team is already crowded with goaltenders in need of playing time.
Read MoreFlyers Place Michael Leighton on Waivers
At noon today, the Flyers organization elected to make a decision that arguably should have been made weeks ago. Goaltender Michael Leighton has been placed on waivers. After returning from back surgery that kept him
Read MoreLeighton to start against Kings
Further changes will be taking place tonight at the Staples Center as goaltender Michael Leighton will return to the ice for the first time since he tweaked his back during the preseason. No word yet
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