PHILADELPHIA – OK, so a big letdown was to be expected. That’s letdown, not “lay down.’’ At least that’s what the Flyers’ performance against the New York Rangers looked like on Sunday, one day after […]
The two biggest words in a sports fan’s vocabulary have to be “what if.’’ It’s all part of that wonderful culture of wondering what would have/could have been different if not for some slightly less-than-good […]
VOORHEES – This hasn’t been the season Shayne Gostisbehere had been hoping for and the reasons why certainly aren’t all that clear. He insists he’s healthy, although the fourth-year defenseman’s trademark lateral deke move at […]
VOORHEES – Nothing like throwing a rather inactive goaltender into the deep end of the pool for his first start in weeks. That’s what Flyers coach Scott Gordon plans to do when he brings back […]
PHILADELPHIA – If perseverance and dedication to the sport of hockey are two-thirds of the coveted Bill Masterton Trophy, then Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott certainly qualifies for the honor. All Elliott has done […]
PHILADELPHIA – Eliminate us? Not on our ice you won’t. That was the Flyers’ battle cry in Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Faced with the prospect of being eliminated from Stanley Cup […]
Mark McCowan didn’t need all that much help figuring out what all the buzz was about when it came to this year’s version of his pet project, the Bookin’ for Lookin’ 5K. While the Newtown […]
VOORHEES – It started out like any other Sam Morin day, driving to the rink, sipping a coffee and getting ready for another dreaded “bag skate.’’ Then the big defenseman, who likes to blindside opposing […]
VOORHEES – Call it a mutual admiration society. As much as military personnel appeared wide-eyed during Tuesday’s annual visit to the Flyers, the pro hockey players said they are equally awed by these highly trained […]
VOORHEES – It’s not over ‘til the weight-challenged lady sings, but it sounds like she’s warming up backstage. While the Flyers are still mathematically alive for a playoff spot, the grim reality is they’re not. […]
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