PAUL HOLMGREN RUMORS

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings -- Talbot, Injury Updates, Prospect Signings

Whenever people talk about the Flyers' roster moves from last summer, they inevitably focus on the two blockbuster trades and the Ilya Bryzgalov contract. But the addition of Max Talbot via free agency was one of Paul Holmgren's biggest coups. At the time of the signing, a lot of people lambasted the GM for the contract -- which ended up having to be adjusted to be cap...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  10 days ago
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Bill Meltzer: Conflicting Injury Reports on Grossmann

When the Flyers released their post-season surgery list, Nicklas Grossmann's name was not among the five players mentioned by general manager Paul Holmgren. This directly conflicts information that arose in Sweden on May 9. On that day, Team Sweden general manager Johan Garpenlöv told TV4 Sport (the network's related video and story quotes are...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  13 days ago
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Flyers Announce Injury List

Today, Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren announced the injury list to the media.  Some more injuries will be announced soon, but here is what we have so far, courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers website: Wayne Simmonds – Had surgery to repair broken left index finger. Recovery time is 4-6 weeks. Matt Carle – Had surgery to repair torn stomach muscle...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  13 days ago
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What’s Next For Flyers Goaltender Situation?

Let’s start off with the obvious: Ilya Bryzgalov isn’t going anywhere. Call Holmgren bet the farm on the Russian netminder, and that is not going to change in one season. Frankly, I think he is the best man for the job and will flourish in seasons to come. Making the jump from a hockey town like Phoenix to Philadelphia is like playing baseball in Miami and then moving...
Via Philly Sports World  |  17 days ago
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Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Is System to Blame?

When the Flyers held their postseason wrapup press conferences last Thursday, Paul Holmgren said that the team needs to reduce its goals against average next season. Peter Laviolette agreed. However, when it came to the means of accomplishing the goal, the general manager and head coach did not appear to be completely on the same page right now. Said Holmgren, "There...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  19 days ago
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Recap Of Paul Holmgren's Press Conference

On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers cleaned out their lockers and met with the media.  Besides the players being interviewed next to their stalls, General Manager Paul Holmgren held his season ending press conference.   Homer touched on many different subjects after talking about the dissappointing effort the Flyers gave in Round Two.  He spoke about the play of...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  21 days ago
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Tim Panaccio: Complete Holmgren State of Flyers Address

Here is the complete Paul Holmgren wrap-up transcript from today's presser at Voorhees. Keep in mind ... Jaromir Jagr sounded today as if he is NOT re-signing here afterall. Holmgren wants him back. Holmgren vacillates on Chris Pronger's situation here and how it impacts the summer; same thing with Matt Carle. Also, Holmgren wonders aloud if Peter Laviolette'...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  22 days ago
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Holmgren wants Bryzgalov to focus next season

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren calls his team's season ''decent.'' That's not good enough in Philadelphia. The Flyers cleaned out their lockers on Thursday and said their farewells for the summer. They were eliminated by New Jersey in a five-game series in the Eastern Conference semifinals that ended on Tuesday. Holmgren says he wants to see improvement...
Via AP on Fox  |  22 days ago
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New Flyers, old results in 2011-12 season

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren's major gamble last summer to reshape the direction of the franchise yielded mixed results. The Flyers won 47 games, totaled 103 points, finished fifth in the Eastern Conference and had a nice six-game postseason series win over odds-on favorite Pittsburgh. But the run lasted only five more games. The Flyers' offense ran out of fuel...
Via Fox Sports  |  23 days ago
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Holmgren deserves credit for roster makeover

Atthis time last year, the Philadelphia Flyers had a different look. They were swept out of the second round,which prompted GM Paul Holmgren to boldly reconfigure the look of his roster inthe off-season. Holmgren receivedcriticism for the makeover he orchestrated, but it has proved to be successful– so far.Holmgrenchanged the identity of the Flyers in a matter of moments...
Via Red Light District Hockey  |  April 23, 2012
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