By mid-July, the NHL schedule is usually a month old. This year, it’s being held up by meetings. No, there’s no danger of a lockout this July. The NHL, NHLPA and IOC are deliberating on the league’s participation in the … Continue reading →

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His name has been a staple in the Flyers’ organization ever since he hung up his skates and retired as a player in 1999. Now Ron Hextall will head back to Philadelphia. The Flyers announced Monday that Hextall, 49, will … Continue reading →

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; Fred Shero, coach of the Flyers’ Cup teams in the 1970s, finally was voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Here is reaction from some of his former players: “Freddie Shero going into the Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

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Here are quotes from a Tuesday press conference at Wells Fargo Center  in which the team introduced free-agent acquisitions Mark Streit, Ray Emery, Vincent Lecavalier. Also attending were team chairman Ed Snider, team president Peter Luukko and general manager Paul … Continue reading →

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The Flyers made a surprise selection in the third round of the NHL draft two Sundays ago picking Tyrell Goulbourne, a center/winger from the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets. Because he’d done more fighting than scoring in junior hockey and … Continue reading →

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Vinny Lecavalier, signed last week by the Flyers to a five-year, $22.5 million contract after 14 seasons with Tampa Bay, talked to Flyers beat writers for the first time Saturday morning. Here’s the complete Q&A: Q: Your reaction to joining … Continue reading →

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Q: What’s your reaction to your contract extension? Giroux: “I’m very excited.  I’ve been able to play with the organization for five years… it’s been unbelievable, the fans are always expecting great things.  So just to be a part of … Continue reading →

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The Flyers will open their developmental camp for prospects and recent draft picks on Monday. The Camp will go through Thursday.

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Today begins the two-day interview period for unrestricted free agents. With the Flyers strapped to the cap, for a change, most of the questions relate to how they can afford to add anything at all. @davegisaac any chance at Pietrangelo? … Continue reading →

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