FLYERS PROMOTE PAUL HOLMGREN TO PRESIDENT; RON HEXTALL TO GENERAL MANAGER

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The Philadelphia Flyers today named Paul Holmgren President and Ron Hextall General Manager.

In his new role, Holmgren will oversee both the business and hockey operations of the Flyers and will report directly to Flyers Chairman Ed Snider. He…

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DON’T FORGET…

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We know it is tough sitting back and watching the second round of the playoffs right now.
It’s just been six days into this offseason for the Flyers and they still haven’t completely gotten over their first round loss to the New York Rangers in s…

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Greenberg: An analysis of the progress made by the Flyers in 2013-14

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After a year’s absence, the Flyers made the playoffs as accustomed, with a young core that probably has not yet peaked, despite a start so listless they had to fire a coach after three games.

Later this week, we will post what they still have …

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Flyers mourn the loss of Ross Lonsberry

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Up and down his wing went Ross Lonsberry, never straying through all the ups and downs of hockey and of his life.

“When I came up in the Bruins system they stressed so much watching your winger, I never really developed that killer, go to the n…

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Giroux named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award

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The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced this morning that Flyers captain Claude Giroux is one of three finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, which is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL as voted by fello…

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Matt Read, Brayden Schenn added to Canada’s roster

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Hockey Canada announced today that Flyers forwards Matt Read and Brayden Schenn will join Team Canada’s roster at the 2014 World Championships in Minsk, Belarus.

The tournament is set to kick off on May 9 with Canada facing off against France, …

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SOLID GOAL

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VOORHEES, N.J. – Steve Mason was easily the Flyers best player in their seven-game First Round loss to the New York Rangers – and that was despite only playing four games.

Yet, it was enough for everyone to watch and realize why Mason, despite …

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Greenberg: Timonen faces a decision

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Kimmo Timonen got through the 2013-14 season with a body he says didn’t feel its 39 years.

What gets old, he acknowledges, is what you have to do to keep your body believing that.

“That’s why I am going to take my time, probably start work…

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Giroux named a finalist for the NHL’s Hart Trophy

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The National Hockey League announced today that Flyers center Claude Giroux has been named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, which is given annually to “the player judged most valuable to his team.”

Giroux joins Pittsburgh C Sidney Crosb…

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Game 7 Recap: Rangers 2, Flyers 1

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NEW YORK — The New York Rangers got second-period goals from Daniel Carcillo and Benoit Pouliot to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference First Round series on Wednesday.

The Rangers advance to the second roun…

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