Ducks Acquire Lupul for Pronger

Just like the NBA, the biggest news at the NHL Entry Draft is a trade of a long-time veteran heading into a contract year. Today the Philadelphia Flyers acquired Chris Pronger from the Anaheim Ducks. -Sportz

by Adam GretzFiled under: Ducks, FlyersHeading into Friday's NHL draft, all eyes were on Ottawa's Dany Heatley and Tampa Bay's Vincent Lecavalier when it came to potential blockbuster trades. When all was said and done, the first domino to fall was Anaheim sending defenseman Chris Pronger to Philadelphia for Joffrey Lupol, Luca Sbisa, and two first-round picks. Now that, my friends...

Paul Holmgren (right) at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. (Flyers Photos) Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren conducted a conference call with local report...

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After 16 years, the Philadelphia Flyers and goaltending consultant Reggie Lemelin are parting ways. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said the move was made because it was time for a change. No replacement has been named. #fullpost{display:inline;} For me Rejean "Reggie" Lemelin will always be remembered as a Calgary Flames goalie, and as one of a number of goalies from the 1980s that

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired All-Star Chris Pronger from the Anaheim Ducks.

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired All-Star Chris Pronger from the Anaheim Ducks.

On Friday night, thirty young hockey players got the opportunity to wear an NHL jersey on stage, as the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft took place at Montreal's Bell Centre. John Tavares got the festivities started, when Garth Snow called his name as the first selection by the New York Islanders. 28 other names were announced before the Pittsburgh Penguins completed the...