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Flyers and Compliance Buyouts
There is still confusion among some fans as to how compliance buyouts (AKA amnesty) will work in each of the next two summers. I am still frequently asked questions regarding the Flyers' two permitted buyouts, including possible ways to circumvent the rules. As such, I figured it makes sense to devote a blog to the topic.
Can the Flyers...
Trade With My Hockey Card Obsession: Chris Pronger's Time As Ducks' Captain Led To This Card.
I completed my first trade with Brett from My Hockey Card Obsession. Brett was pulling cards of former Duck Chris Pronger with a seeming regularity that he'd only truly appreciate if it were associated with Trevor Linden. One card stood out, and eventually we worked out a one-for-one swap.A Zdeno Chara All-Star Towel relic netted me the above sweet Captain C two-color "patch...
Chris Pronger not ready to retire
Chris Pronger isn't ready to retire, even though a concussion specialist has advised him not to return to hockey.
The 2000 NHL MVP has not played for the Flyers since Nov. 19, 2011 and still suffers from lingering effects of multiple concussions. But he wouldn't rule out attempting a return if physically possible.
''I'm just trying to get healthy and live a...
Via AP on Fox
March 07, 2013
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Chris Pronger: "I Don't Think We Are There Yet."
Chris Pronger spoke to the media Thursday for the first time since mid-November of 2011. Pronger called the press conference because he wanted to speak to the media about his situation and to answer questions about everything that has been going on.
It was thought that Pronger called the press conference to announce his retirement. When asked about it, Pronger denied announcing his...
Pronger's return to ice could be a ways off
The Philadelphia Flyers aren't expecting captain Chris Pronger to return in the near future. Concussion symptoms have sidelined Pronger since November 2011. And though he reported for the first day of training camp on Sunday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Pronger was scheduled to see his doctor. When does Holmgren expect Pronger to be able to play again? "...
Flyers: Is Chris Pronger Done?
The player lockout may be over, almost, but Flyers stud defensman Chris Pronger will not be hitting the ice any time soon. He is still having concussion symptoms from last year’s (2011) injury. Pronger like the Penguins Sydney Crosby has had extensive issues getting back on the ice but where Crosby is in his twenties, Pronger is closer to 40.
There is a certain point where...
Rumors of Chris Pronger’s Retirement A Product of Social Media
The last time we saw Chris Pronger, he was attending a regular-season game at the Wachovia Center with Ed Snider in a luxury suite on March 24th. I remember sitting at my favorite watering hole watching the game when Pronger’s image flashed across the screen and he waved to the crowd. Many feared that the wave was symbolic for goodbye that night.
Earlier this week, another eruption...
Answering Your Chris Pronger Contract Questions
Ever since Chris Pronger was ruled out for the season, there have been many questions. First off, is he going to retire? A report does suggest he is considering it.
What can the Flyers do to fill his spot? Can they even do anything financially?
Via Pro Hockey Talk: Pronger’s contract is a 35-and-over deal that comes with a cap hit of $4.9 million for the next five seasons.
What...
Flyers captain Pronger ruled out for season
Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the remainder of the regular season and playoffs with post-concussion symptoms.
The team made the announcement during Thursday's game against Montreal.
The 37-year-old has not played since Nov. 19. He has been complaining of constant headaches and a feeling of sluggishness.
Pronger has also missed time this season with an...
HEAD CASE
Chris Pronger out for the season
The Flyers' captain is the latest NHL player to fall victim to what seems to be a concussion pandemic.
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