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My Winner With Andrej

My Winner With Andrej

In the summer of 2012, Andrej Meszaros appeared poised to take on a greater role with the Philadelphia Flyers after the organization decided to let defenseman Matt Carle walk in free agency. Meszaros had improved

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Sestito Plays Hero in Tight Win Against Tampa

Sestito Plays Hero in Tight Win Against Tampa

The Philadelphia Flyers did not fare well in their first foray against the Tampa Bay Lightning this season. Coming off a 7-1 blowout against the Florida Panthers, the defense and special teams faltered in front

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Lightning Surge Past Rolling Flyers

Lightning Surge Past Rolling Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers began to turn their early season woes around with a solid win against the New York Rangers on Thursday and a confidence-building 7-1 steamrolling of the Florida Panthers on Saturday. The rolling

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Placing Expectations for Meszaros in an Expanded Role

Placing Expectations for Meszaros in an Expanded Role

On a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren was asked the status of 26 year-old defenseman Andrej Meszaros. Meszaros suffered a back injury this past March that limited him

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How the Philadelphia Flyers Can Move Up in the NHL Draft

How the Philadelphia Flyers Can Move Up in the NHL Draft

The 2012 NHL Entry Draft kicks off tomorrow evening in Pittsburgh. As of now (11:00 PM, June 21st), the Philadelphia Flyers still hold the 20th overall pick. I’ve been reluctant to craft mock drafts or

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Defensive Breakdowns Down Flyers as Lightning Strike 5-3

Defensive Breakdowns Down Flyers as Lightning Strike 5-3

As the hunt for home ice advantage in the playoffs continues, the Flyers lost a valuable two points tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 5-3 loss at the Wells Fargo Center. The team

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Flyers Trade for Defenseman Pavel Kubina [Updated]

Flyers Trade for Defenseman Pavel Kubina [Updated]

The dominoes continue to fall, as Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren has traded the 2nd round draft pick acquired from the Kris Versteeg trade and a fourth round draft pick in 2013 for Tampa Bay

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Back Down South: What We Learned From the Flyers Recent Road Trip

Back Down South: What We Learned From the Flyers Recent Road Trip

The Flyers completed their three game road trip through the Southeast division last night, earning five of a possible six points and temporarily taking first place in the Eastern Conference. What did we learn from

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Stamkos Rumors Cloud Flyers Free Agency Plans

Stamkos Rumors Cloud Flyers Free Agency Plans

There were rumors shortly after the Flyers traded Jeff Carter and Mike Richards that they were considering making moves to acquire centers Brad Richards or Steve Stamkos. Richards is considered to be a lock for

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Gagne Unlikely to Return to Flyers Despite Internet Chatter

Gagne Unlikely to Return to Flyers Despite Internet Chatter

Let me be clear on the headline for this piece- I haven't spoken to Simon Gagne, or heard from a source, or bought a crystal ball from a gypsy that has told me he will

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