SUNRISE, Fla. – Patience is a precious commodity when it comes to young players with offensive skill at the top of their scouting report. Take Oskar Lindblom, the Flyers’ talented wingman who seems to run […]
SUNRISE, Fla. – The thought of trading Wayne Simmonds at the Feb. 25 NHL deadline brings to mind those television insurance ads involving belt buckles. The two cowboys in the commercial are discussing the merits […]
SUNRISE, Fla. – Carter Hart was less than seven minutes away from his first NHL shutout, but as they say, hockey isn’t horseshoes and close doesn’t count. The rookie goalie played the best positional game of […]
SUNRISE, Fla. – In the start and stop world of Jordan Weal, another start doesn’t require him to stop and think about what this opportunity means. With third-line center Nolan Patrick out of action due […]
TAMPA – These late-night rallies are getting to be a regular thing when the Flyers play the Tampa Bay Lightning — but they still haven’t quite figured out how to finish the job. In Thursday night’s […]
TAMPA – It’s tough enough playing the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning players on their home ice right after a three-day Christmas break. But to make it even tougher, some of the Flyers chose to take […]
NEW YORK – When Michal Neuvirth claims Sunday night’s win over the Rangers was “one of the biggest of my career,’’ that’s saying something. The goaltender has had his ups and downs during his three-plus […]
NEW YORK – While Carter Hart might be only 20 years old, any athlete is susceptible to fatigue or injury if overplayed. Some of that logic went into Flyers coach Scott Gordon’s decision not to […]
PHILADELPHIA – Even when shots start getting by him, Carter Hart doesn’t seem to lose his composure, perhaps a sign he’s mature beyond his years. The 20-year-old goaltender suffered his initial defeat on Saturday and […]
PHILADELPHIA – When Carter Hart’s first loss came to pass, it figured to be a case of the rookie goaltender not playing very well. But in Saturday’s 4-3 defeat by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Hart […]
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