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Many of the top prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft will be put to the ultimate test this week in an effort to impress potential future employers at the NHL Scouting Combine in Toronto.
The primary purpose of the Combine, which runs May 2…
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There is little question that new Flyers’ GM Ron Hextall is up against it this summer in trying to retool the Flyers with limited cap dollars.
The $6.5 million or so he has now at his disposal isn’t going to cut it compared to what he really needs unless he makes a bold move to trade two salaries for one.
Six players are due for salary increases and four have significant ones, led by Claude
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Wednesday Quick Hits
* Many times in recent years, the Flyers have bumped up against the 50-contract reserve list limit as they prepare for the next season. This year, the Flyers are actually in good shape in terms of available slots to add and sign prospects.
According to Capgeek.com, the Flyers currently have 33 players under NHL contract, with two slide-rule eligible contracts. While Rob
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Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo is one of the most polarizing players on the roster. Supporters believe that he is a valuable “energy” forward who gets under the skin of opposing players. Detractors feel that he is more of a liability than an asset.
Pound for pound, Rinaldo is one of the NHL’s best bodycheckers. He is an above-average skater with good balance and can bowl over much bigger players.
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REMEMBERING PETER ZEZEL
Today marks five years since the passing of Peter Zezel at age 44. On this Memorial Day in the United States, I thought it would be appropriate to devote today’s blog to Zezel’s memory as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.
A fan favorite in Philadelphia and elsewhere during a career that spanned 873 regular season games an
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2013-14 PLAY OF THE YEAR TOURNAMENT
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Giroux’s last second OT goal vs. Chicago
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The Flyers face a tough decision this summer with restricted free agent defenseman Marc-Andre Bourdon. The 24-year-old, who showed promise in 45 games as a rookie at the NHL level during the 2011-12 season, has missed most of the last two seasons due to post-concussion syndrome.
Bourdon has dressed in just 41 games since February 18, 2012. He has sustained four concussions in that time span —
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Flyers center Brayden Schenn has now completed his entry level contract and can become a restricted free agent on July 1. New Flyers general manager Ron Hextall recently told Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia that re-signing Schenn is his top priority. Days before he was officially moved up the front office ladder from general manager to club president, Paul Holmgren said that there have been no dis
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