Flyers agree to terms on a multi-year contract extension with Brayden Schenn

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The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that the club has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with center Brayden Schenn, according to general manager Ron Hextall.

Per team policy, no financial terms were disclosed.

Brayden Sc…

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FAN VOTE: Giroux or Lecavalier’s OT Winner?

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POLLS ARE OPEN: The Flyers Highlight of the Year tournament enters a new section of the bracket this week — the Best Overtime Winner.

With four highlights already advancing to the Final 8 of the tournament, this week, fans are asked to decide …

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Flyers acquire RJ Umberger from Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Scott Hartnell

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The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired winger R.J. Umberger and a fourth-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for LW Scott Hartnell, according to general manager Ron Hextall.

Umberger, 32, recorded 18…

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Flyers announce 2014-15 schedule

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Full 2014-15 Schedule
Wed. Oct. 08 At Boston 7:30PM
Thu. Oct. 09 New Jersey 7:00PM
Sat. Oct. 11 Montreal 7:00PM
Tue. Oct. 14 Anaheim 7:00PM
Sat. Oct. 18 At Dallas 7:00PM
Tue. Oct. 21 At Chicago 7:30PM
Wed. Oct. 22 At Pittsburgh 8:00PM…

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Flyers announce home opener for 2014-15 season

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The Philadelphia Flyers, in conjunction with the National Hockey League, today announced the club’s home opener will be on Thursday, October 9 vs. New Jersey. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM.

The rest of the 2014-15 NHL schedule is scheduled…

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Flyers announce 2014 preseason schedule

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The Philadelphia Flyers today released their 2014-15 preseason schedule, according to general manager Ron Hextall.

The Flyers will play an eight-game preseason slate this year that will begin on Monday, September 22 when the club will play a s…

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Flyers name Gord Murphy to coaching staff

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The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Gord Murphy as an assistant coach, according to general manager Ron Hextall. In conjunction with the hiring, Hextall also announced that John Paddock will not return for the 2014-15 season.

“Gord brings a we…

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Kapanen set to write new chapter in family legacy

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On a certain level most children grow up idolizing their parents and would want to follow in the footsteps of their mom or dad when it comes to finding a career.

Sometimes that career is being a doctor, a teacher or an electrician. In the case …

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Flyers mourn the loss of Larry Zeidel

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Not only had 13 years passed since Larry Zeidel had last played in the NHL, so had six new teams on him in an expansion draft until he sent a professionally-produced brochure marketing himself.

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Flyers mourn the loss of Larry Zeidel

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The Philadelphia Flyers are saddened and mourn the loss of alumnus and defenseman Larry Zeidel, who passed away on Tuesday morning at age 86.

Comcast-Spectacor Chairman and Flyers founder Ed Snider gave the following statement in remembrance of…

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