Turns out the Flyers CAN’T sign Czech forward Tomas Hyka because of technicalities within the CBA. And technically speaking, he is not an unrestricted free agent eligible for signing. Flyers assistant GM Barry Hanrahan confirmed to CSNPhilly.com this morning that Hyka will be returned to his junior club in Gatineau today. The Flyers said they had been talking with the NHL trying to sort

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The Bryz will be in net tonight as the Flyers open up the home portion of their exhibition slate. We’re talking goalie Ilyz Bryzgalov. A bunch of us were chatting the other about how “loose” the Flyers dressing room is this year. Even some of the national reporters from Canada, who drop by infrequently, commented that the tension they sensed last year in the dressing room is gone. Three

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Here’s what Jaromir Jagr had to say today at Flyers’ training camp. Hope to have a pix of him soon added to the site in Flyer colors: (Courtesy of the Flyers PR staff): Philadelphia Flyers Press Conference Transcript – Paul Holmgren & Jaromir Jagr September 17, 2011 PAUL HOLMGREN: We just wanted more than anything to give Jaromir a chance to take care of you guys, and give you

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I reported on CSNPhilly.com the same day Mike Richards was traded last June, that Chris Pronger would be offered the captaincy of the Flyers. This afternoon, the Flyers made it official giving No. 20 the most powerful voice in the room – as if he didn’t already hold it. Judging from the fan forums and comments this summer, a lot of fans wanted Danny Briere, who has an easier-going style.

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Chris Pronger skated. Tried some snap wristers.

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Reaction from Flyers’ officials on the death of Brad McCrimmon, killed today in an Russian plane crash with his team, Lokomotiv: “I’m personally saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our former players, Brad McCrimmon, and his teammates,” said Flyers chairman Ed Snider. “Brad was one of the toughest defensemen to ever wear the black and orange.

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Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren is hospitalized tonight in South Jersey: click here

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Strange day for me over at Skate Zone. I was sitting with Peter Laviolette when James van Riemsdyk walked into his office, grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, then hustled out. Wish I had known about the contract extension – 6 years, $25.5 million_ then but didn’t hear of it for another 30 minutes. JVR would have had to wait till age 27 to be a UFA. This deal carries him past UFA

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Ilya Bryzgalov finally met the Philly media today at Skate Zone. Here’s the transcript, courtesy of the Flyers: On why he chose Philadelphia… “The Flyers goal is always to win the Stanley Cup. That is what this game is all about.

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I honestly don’t know why there has been such a hangup on officially announcing the Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park. I thought this was a grand slam and would fall together quickly and easily. Afterall, the Phils are said to be easy to work with and there was no way this game could be played at The Link because of the NFL schedule. The game is still listed for Jan

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