Today the Flyers held a press conference to introduce newly acquired forwards Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds and Jakub Voracek. A transcript is below. Paul Holmgren opening statement: “Good afternoon everyone, thanks for coming out on such short notice. This fell together nicely for us

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The Flyers announced today they have acquired the Minnesota Wild’s third-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for center/winger Darroll Powe. Powe, 26, signed with the Flyers in 2007 as an undrafted free agent out of Princeton University. In 204 career NHL games with the Flyers, he posted 22 goals and 21 assists for 41 points along with 130 PIM.

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Let’s assume Matt Walker (minors/waivers), Michael Leighton (minors/waivers) and Ian Laperriere (LTIR) are not part of the Flyers’ salary equation next season. That puts them a shade over $10 million under the salary cap and there is rampant speculation general manager Paul Holmgren will make a play for Tampa Bay Lightning restricted free agent Steven Stamkos if the Lightning cannot re-sign the mega-star before July 1. With the Flyers still needing to sign restricted free agents Jakub Voracek, Wayne Simmonds, Darroll Powe, Andreas Nodl and possibly Dan Carcillo — not to mention UFA Ville Leino — I just don’t see there being enough money to satisfy Stamkos’ request for $7 million a year. I can, however, see the Flyers pursuing Bruins winger Michael Ryder on July 1

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The Flyers have selected 6’4’’, 197-pound center Sean Couturier eighth overall at the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft on Friday, June 24 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. “All of our guys like him,” said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren.

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Here’;s a transcript of today’s conference call with new Flyers forward Jakub Voracek: Q: Reaction to joining the Flyers: “I was pretty happy. I hear only great things about the Flyers organization and it’s an honor to play there. I’m pretty excited.

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The following is a transcript of Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren’s news conference with reporters. In addition to trading Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, the Flyers have signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to what is believed to be a nine-year, $51 million contract.

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In a deal that will reshape the Flyers for years to come, captain Mike Richards and alternate captain Jeff Carter, have been dealt to the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets, respectively. First, the Flyers sent Carter to the Blue Jackets in exchange for first- and third-round draft picks, along with 21-year-old winger Jakub Voracek. Then, they shocked the hockey world by dealing Richards to the L.A.

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As of today, the Flyers own just five picks entering the NHL entry draft, which begins tonight with the first round and continues Saturday with Rounds 2 through 7. The Flyers traded their first-round pick (25th overall) and third-round pick (86th overall) to Toronto for Kris Versteeg, and dealt their second-round pick (56th overall) and Scottie Upshall to Phoenix for Dan Carcillo. The Flyers added a fourth-round pick (118th overall) from Tampa in the Simon Gagne trade, but surrendered their fifth-round pick (146th overall), along with Ole-Kristian Tollefsen to Detroit for Ville Leino. Barring a trade, the Flyers enter the draft without a first- or second-round pick for the third straight year. Here are their picks: 3rd Round (84th overall) 4th Round (116th overall) 4th Round (118th overall) 6th Round (176th overall) 7th Round (206th overall)

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Ian Laperriere can now walk in the footsteps of Flyers legends Bobby Clarke and Tim Kerr. Considered one of the most dedicated and likeable players in the NHL, Laperriere became just the third Flyer to win the Bill Masterton Trophy tonight at the NHL Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Laperriere, 37, beat out former Flyers Ray Emery and Daymond Langkow for the award, which recognizes the NHL player that best demonstrates dedication and perseverance to the sport of hockey

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As sports writers we all take an unspoken oath to be fair, objective and without rooting interests. Tonight will be different. I am not ashamed or embarrassed to say I will be rooting for Ian Laperriere to win the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. It’s not as though Ray Emery or Daymond Langkow, two players I have covered, are unworthy finalists for the award. Both overcame incredible odds to return to hockey this season, Emery from a rare bone disorder and Langkow from a career-threatening concussion

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