Author: theLgndKllr35
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Crosby wins the cup, but not respect
Detroit captain Nicklas Lidstrom was up front, followed by alternate captain Kris Draper, congratulating many of the new champions while waiting for Pittsburgh’s captain. “Nick was waiting and waiting, and Crosby didn’t come over to shake his hand,” Draper told an Associated Press reporter a couple hours later as he was leaving Joe Louis Arena.…
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Sixers Trade for Kapono
The 76ers on Tuesday added much-needed help on the perimeter by acquiring forward Jason Kapono from Toronto for power forward Reggie Evans. The trade is pending physicals for both players. “We are very excited to add one of the league’s most prolific three-point shooters in Jason Kapono,” team president and general manager Ed Stefanski said…
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New season, new netminder
Barring a collapse in negotiations, the Flyers are expected to sign Ray Emery as their starting goalie for next season. Several general managers at the Stanley Cup Final consider the matter a “done deal.” Emery was Ottawa’s property until released by the Senators last June. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren declined to confirm what others…
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Future Flyers: Kevin Marshall
Background: Born: March 10, 1989– Boucherville, PQ Height: 6’1″– Weight: 207–Shoots: L You get the feeling 19-year-old Kevin Marshall was born to wear a Philadelphia Flyers jersey. “I’m the type of guy who doesn’t want to be liked by the other team but who everyone on his team wants to have,” Marshall told NHL.com. “I’ve…
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Prospect of the Week: James vanRiemsdyk
Today we’re going to look at the future of the Philadelphia Flyers, the 2nd overall pick of the 2006 draft and left winger from the University of New Hampshire, 20 year old James vanRiemsdyk. After two years of collegiate hockey, vanRiemsdyk signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phantoms for the stretch run (hopefully, it’s the…
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Carter Injured for Most of Playoffs
Jeff Carter endured most of the first round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a seperated shoulder. Much like the injury, or should I say injuries of Mike Richards, the Flyers refrained from publicizing the injuries to keep the targets off their backs. This, at least in my mind, explains a lot of the missed…
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Matt Gilroy to the Flyers?
As many of you may or may not know, Paul Holmgren (Flyers General Manager) has had his eyes locked on a new future prospect, giving the team a very bright defensive future. With stars such as Kimmo Timonen, Matt Carle, Ryan Parent, and Braydon Coburn already under contract, the Flyers would be setting themselves up…
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Flyers, Penguins Playoff Preview
Sit back and relax folks, this matchup shouldn’t be a short one. Obviously this series will be a great one to watch with stars a plenty, one of the best current rivalries the NHL has to offer. A rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Final, when the Penguins took the series 4-1; however the Flyers…