Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren conducted a conference call with reporters today and addressed everything from this weekend’s NHL draft to contract talks with Ilya Bryzgalov. Here’s a condensed version: On Flyers’ game plan: It’s just like any other draft. You go in with an open mind. We’re certainly listening and seeing what’s available
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In a perfect world, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren would like to sign goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, re-sign right wing Ville Leino and move up into the first two rounds of this weekend’s NHL draft. Whether he needs to trade Jeff Carter to make all of that happen remains to be seen. In a conference call with reporters today, Holmgren said he believes the salary cap will increase a “significant” amount and that he hopes the additional cap space affords him the opportunity to sign Bryzgalov, who is believed to be seeking in the neighborhood of $6 million a season, and Leino, who is believed to be seeking $3 million a year. Holmgren said negotiations with Bryzgalov will resume on Tuesday, but made it clear there are differences between the two sides on both the length and value of the contract.
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Here are excerpts from my conversation with Ritch Winter, the agent for Ilya Bryzgalov, today: He’s excited about Philadelphia for multiple reasons. He likes what the team has to offer on the ice and he’s also a big American history fan. So I’m sure he’ll be delving into the likes of Benjamin Franklin and many others.
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Four weeks removed from the first back surgery of his career, Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger talked with me today about his recovery and the Flyers acquiring the negotiating rights to goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, who won a Stanley Cup with Pronger when both were in Anaheim in 2007: How are you feeling? I’m doing all right. Allowed to do jumping jacks yet
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“I am pleased the Flyers thought enough of me to make the trade with the Coyotes. Philadelphia is a great city, a great organization and a great team with a rich history. I am looking forward to meeting with Paul Holmgren to discuss the possibility of us working together for many years to come. I would very much like to have the opportunity to play for the Flyers and be a part of the team Paul has assembled and to work with Paul and Mr. Snider to see if we can achieve the ultimate goal.
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Q: What’s the conditional pick? “I’m not going to talk about it just because it’s a moot point right now, and when it happens, it happens. It’s not a first round pick or a second round pick, so you can go from there.†Q: Is that the reason you did this now instead of waiting closer to the draft, so you do have the time to hammer out something? “You never know what’s going to happen
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The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have acquired the rights to goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov (breez-GAH-lahf, IHL-yah) from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for LW Matt Clackson, the Flyers’ 3rd round draft choice in 2012 and a conditional draft choice, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Bryzgalov, 30 (6/22/80), appeared in 68 games for the Coyotes last season, his fourth with the club. He posted a 36-20-10 record, a 2.48 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage while recording seven shutouts. He was also a runner-up for the Vezina Trophy following the 2009-10 season. Bryzgalov was acquired by Phoenix off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks on November 17, 2007.
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AUL HOLMGREN The Flyers have acquired the rights to Phoenix goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov for a 2012 3rd round pick along with the rights to Matt Clackson. There’s also a conditional pick if we sign him.
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Too harsh? Too lenient? Vancouver Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome has been suspended for four games for delivering a late hit to Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final, the National Hockey League announced today. “Two factors were considered in reaching this decision,” said NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations Mike Murphy. “The hit by Rome was clearly beyond what is acceptable in terms of how late it was delivered after Horton had released the puck and it caused a significant injury.” Rome was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and game misconduct at 5:07 of the first period.
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Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that Kevin Dineen has been named the 11th head coach in the club’s history. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Kevin Dineen to the Florida Panthers organization,†said Tallon. “Kevin brings to our organization more than 25 years of playing and coaching experience. He played in more than 1,100 National Hockey League games and is one of only seven players in the league’s history to score more than 350 goals, while registering more than 2,000 penalty minutes.
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