Flyers’ defense getting closer after cuts

WASHINGTON – Just like the Flyers were one of the first teams to attack free agency, they’re also among the first to arrive at some semblance of a final product. According to GM Paul Holmgren, the ink could dry on … Continue reading →

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Flyers sent Raffl and Lauridsen to the Phantoms

The official roster doesn’t have to be submitted until Monday, but the Philadelphia Flyers are already making cuts. Forward Michael Raffl, 24, was sent down to the Phantoms along with defensemen Oliver Lauridsen. Neither will play in Friday’s preseason finale … Continue reading →

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Has Scott Laughton done enough to make the cut?

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NEWARK – In his second training camp with the Flyers, Scott Laughton may be his own harshest critic. Through four preseason games, the 19-year-old center the Flyers drafted in the first round of the 2012 draft isn’t happy with his … Continue reading →

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Flyers Mailbag: What to do with Scott Laughton?

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I figured seven days before the regular season would be a good time to answer some questions. I mean, there’s battles for roster spots, defense pairings, there’s a goalie battle…but some people went off the grid for some questions. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Giroux plans to play Tuesday against Devils

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. When Claude Giroux walked on the plane Wednesday for a four-day retreat, he had an extra boost with medical clearance to shoot a puck. Sure, learning about his new teammates was great.

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Flyers give Read four-year extension

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Not a bad couple weeks for Flyers winger Matt Read. A couple of weeks ago, he engaged his long-time girlfriend to be married in 2014. Coincidently, that’s also the year his new four-year $14.5 million extension … Continue reading →

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If Laughton makes Flyers, it will be at center

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – If Scott Laughton makes the Flyers’ roster, it will apparently be at center.

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Flyers place three on waivers

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The Flyers’ roster continues to shrink as the remaining players step onto historic ice Thursday.

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Flyers cuts include first-round pick Morin

A day after leading the Flyers in ice time in a preseason game against the Rangers and signing his first pro contract, first-round pick Sam Morin was sent packing. The 6-foot-6 defenseman tweeted that he was among the Flyers’ cuts … Continue reading →

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Flyers sign Morin to entry-level contract

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Beaming from ear to ear, Samuel Morin was very happy with himself Monday night. In his NHL preseason debut, he had a big game despite not dominating the scoresheet. “For sure, I’m here now to make a good impression,” said … Continue reading →

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