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Flyers-Penguins should provide round one classic

April 11, 2012
By Chris DiFrancesco
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So it begins…again. The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet again in a seven-game series to open up the first round of the 2011-12 NHL playoffs. The battle of Pennsylvania will open up Wednesday night inside the Consol Energy Center in what could possibly be the most exciting series between these bitter rivals to...

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Flyers add depth to blueline in Grossman deal

February 17, 2012
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Prior to gametime, GM Paul Holmgren announced the Flyers acquired Dallas Stars defensemen Nicklas Grossman in exchange for a second round pick in 2012, and the Flyers’ third round pick in 2013. Perhaps the true positive of this deal is he comes cheap. Holmgren was able to add defensive depth without forfeiting a roster...

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Flyers alumni will provide sweet memories to last generations

December 31, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer When the likes of Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Bill Barber hit the ice with John LeClair, Jeremy Roenick, and Eric Lindros, a waterfall of memories will splash Flyers fans young and old with sweet nostalgia. Saturday’s 3pm Alumni game outside at Citizens Bank Park will be must-see...

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Giroux’s OT winner propels Flyers over Buffalo in thriller

December 8, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Claude Giroux's four-point performance Wednesday night in Buffalo put him atop the NHL scoring board with 36 points. Photo/AP By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer All Claude Giroux did Wednesday night in Buffalo was score four points, which includes an overtime game winner, and become the NHL’s sole scoring leader with 36 points....

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Jagr experiment paying off for Holmgren, Giroux

December 7, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Photo/Getty Images By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer It wasn’t too long ago when fans around Philadelphia and its suburbs questioned the acquisition of the 39-year old Jaromir Jagr. Well, with 21 points in as many games, GM Paul Holmgren doesn’t look too bad now, does he? Not in the least....

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