ROBERT ESCHE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Desperation: Flyers interested in Robert Esche

Back in June 2009, the idea of signing Robert Esche seemed ridiculous. Now, with the Flyers so desperate for goaltenders that they needed to call up a college kid just to be the backup goalie, bringing in a veteran like Esche suddenly makes sense.According to Wayne Fish of PhillyBurbs.com, the Flyers are exploring all options in net, including possibly bringing back Esche, who has...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  March 29, 2010

Eklund: Source: "Flyers Like Robert Esche." Could Return Soon to Team.

Subscribe to Ek's Lexycasts, and win prizes Click Here> www.Hockeybuzz.Lexy.com GET THE FREE HOCKEYBUZZ iPHONE APP HERE Get up-to-the-second mini updates between blogs follow me on Twitter by clicking HERE Talking to sources right now. The possibility is very real. Esche is back in town after the Russian season and has had a history with this organization. Looking...
Via  |  March 17, 2010

Chatting with ex-Flyer Robert Esche about KHL vs. NHL, Russia vs. North America and lure of fortunes overseas for players

(Ed. Note: Our own Dmitry Chesnokov is in Russia for the KHL All-Star Game this weekend, and will be filing several interviews and stories over the next few days. Here's an introductory video with D.C. and our buddy Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period wearing dopey hats, followed by an enlightening chat with former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Robert Esche(notes).) With the emergence...
Via Puck Daddy  |  January 29, 2010

WATN: Esche's Trick Shot in the KHL

Guessing this wasn't exactly what former Flyers goalie Robert Esche was trying for: (via Clockwork Orange & Black)
Via 700 Level  |  October 05, 2009

KHL is Natural; Esche’s Stardom? Not So Much

Every few months, I tend to think the KHL is making inroads into eventually overtaking the NHL. Yesterday’s reported signing of Nik Zherdev is a blow to the NHL in that if Zherdev didn’t have the KHL out, he probably would have worked harder on his NHL game. Zherdev might not ever reach his full [...] Related posts:Robert Esche: Good or Lucky?Esche Earns His StripesChronology
Via Puck Update  |  August 12, 2009

Flyers Talking To Esche

With all the discussion about the Emery signing, I haven't noticed much attention being paid to backup netminder.  Of course, that's in part because there is none, but I'm sure there is a plan in place.  Which is kind of the problem...Enter Robert Esche, who played four unspectacular seasons in net for the Flyers, and has been out of the league since.  Tim Panaccio...
Via 700 Level  |  June 13, 2009

Giant Superleague Brawl Features Over 340 Penalty Minutes

Former NHL'ers Alexei Morozov and Robert Esche were involved in one of the biggest hockey brawls all time yesterday. It lasted nearly 5 minutes and the result was 347 total penalty minutes. Article features a video. This one is old fashioned.
Via Faceoff Factor  |  January 10, 2008

The Monday Ice Water Cooler....

With temps dropping out west...and the trout on my hook....it must be that close to hockey season....time to put some ramblings together and have a little fun too.
Via The NHL Arena Program  |  September 17, 2007

Lightning, Numminen, Maple Leafs, and Esche

Would the Lightning trade Dan Boyle? Will heart problems force Teppo Numminen to retire? Is the Maple Leafs GM more concerned about saving his job than the future of his team? What's up with Robert Esche?
Via RumorMeThis  |  September 14, 2007

Penguins give Esche a test run

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that unrestricted free agent goaltender Robert Esche worked out with the Pittsburgh Penguins last week.
Via RumorMeThis  |  September 14, 2007
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