Making Progress Without Money

Something about June 23 unleashes the beast in Flyers management.

Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, JVR and now Scott Hartnell all traded on this fateful day over the last, several years.

It’s been a busy couple weeks for newly-installed Flyers general manager Ron Hextall.

On June 4, he announced the agreement with Reading of the ECHL, completing his double link minor league system into Pe

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Making Progress Without Money

Something about June 23 unleashes the beast in Flyers management.

Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, JVR and now Scott Hartnell all traded on this fateful day over the last, several years.

It’s been a busy couple weeks for newly-installed Flyers general manager Ron Hextall.

On June 4, he announced the agreement with Reading of the ECHL, completing his double link minor league system into Penn

See the article here: Tim Panaccio

Meltzer’s Musings: Schenn, Hartnell/Umberger, Forsberg and Lindros

WILL SCHENN PLAY WING OR CENTER?

Following yesterday’s trade that sent Scott Hartnell to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for R.J. Umberger, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that they had signed Brayden Schenn to a two-year bridge contract. The deal will pay Schenn $2.25 million in 2014-15 and $2.75 million the following year for a cap hit of $2.5 million per season.

Now the big questi

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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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Meltzer’s Musings: Jump in the Fire

I have always had a theory about the rhythm and pacing of the regular season hockey schedule: It is sometimes better to catch top-grade opposition either very early in the season or during the stretch drive than in the middle of the year.

During the early part of the season, many teams (even the top ones in the league) are trying to get their systems in sync. Special teams may take a few weeks

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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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Meltzer’s Musings: 2014-15 Schedule, Brennan, Backup Goalie and More

* At 4:00 p.m. today, the National Hockey League will officially release its full regular-season schedule of 1,230 games. Yesterday, the NHL announced the home openers for all teams. The Flyers will begin their regular season on October 8 with a road game against the Boston Bruins. The next night, the Flyers have their home opener against the New Jersey Devils.

* A couple of people on the HB me

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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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