Archive for the 'Flyers' Category

The Ultimate Video Game Diss

I love this story. Imagine you’ve been working all your life to make it to the next level. Your hockey career blossoms, and you’re one of the very, very few that not only get drafted by an NHL team, but you actually play some games, perhaps a whole season. You are at the pinnacle of […]

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Rumor of The Day

Looks like indecision and a spare tire are conspiring to keep Danny Markov out of the NHL. The last time we saw Markov on this side of the ocean he was playing with the Detroit Red Wings. A UFA pick up from the Nashville Predators (who got him in a trade from the Philadelphia Flyers), […]

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Pre-Madness Signing Roundup

At noon today, all impending unrestricted free agents can officially begin fielding offers from any club in the league. Players that have been either cagey, non-responsive, or downright mute when it comes to their teams offers are now very likely to have a new home.
Many players, however, did resign with their respective clubs or the […]

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Winners and Losers

This past weekend a couple of teams made some news by shuffling their rosters a bit. Let’s take a look at the Winners and Losers.
Winners
Montreal Canadiens: By acquiring Alex Tanguay, the Habs are adding some offensive power that may not be there when Alex Kovalev laces them up next season. Tanguay is younger, but not […]

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Retirement Roundup

A couple of players have retired in the last few weeks, here’s the low down.
Glen Wesley called it quits after an impressive 20 year run in the league. The 39 year-old defenseman was the last original Hurricane left on the team.
Kudos to him for joining a struggling team and tasting victory with a Stanley Cup […]

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008