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by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer (Image-AP) OK, in case someone doesn’t know this yet, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a terrible hockey team right now. The Flyers proved Thursday night how far Brian Burke’s club really has fallen. The Leafs lost their starter Jonas Gustavsson during pre-game warm-ups leaving backup Jussi...
Photo/AP In the words of Flyers broadcaster Jim Jackson, Ilya Bryzgalov was a ‘mountain’ for the Flyers Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings. On the same night the Flyers retired NHL Hall of Fame defensemen Mark Howe’s #2 to the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center, Bryzgalov stone walled the Red Wings...
by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer Photo/AP As each game passes Wayne Simmonds continues to mature as a hockey player. Even more than that he’s becoming a bonafide star in the Flyers lineup. Simmonds’ two goals helped the Flyers defeat one of the West’s top powerhouse in the Nashville Predators 4-1 inside...
by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer Ilya Bryzgalov follows the puck as Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) jumps out of the way. (Image-Tom Mihalek/AP) PHILADELPHIA- Since coming back from the All-star break, Flyers players constantly preached one thing, consistency. They wanted to prove they can win three, four, or five straight games...
Photo/Getty by Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers’ Beat Writer For those who were still bitter about Danny Briere’s missed penalty shot in Monday’s Winter Classic can wipe that dirt off their shoulders. Briere netted a hat trick including the overtime game winner in Saturday’s 3-2 win over the pesty Ottawa Senators at the Wells...
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...
Ilya Bryzgalov was pulled in the second period after giving up five goals on 20 shots. The Flyers were shutout 6-0 at the hands of the Boston Bruins. Photo/Getty By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer Coming in with a seven game win streak usually has letdown written all over it. Unfortunately,...
Photo/Getty By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer As if the last few days didn’t do enough mental damage, Thursday night brought more grim news to the Flyers organization. Flyers captain Chris Pronger will be sidelined for the rest of the 2011-12 season due to severe post-concussion syndrome. Hopes are the 37-year old defensemen...
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....
