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Flyers Downed in PHX, Betts Off'd
We're not going to get too fired up about the officiating tonight because well, we don't feel like it. There was some yelling at the TV, which for some reason was ineffective in changing the outcome. Plus, any game where the Flyers only score one goal against an inferior opponent...
Flyers lose Betts and Powe to injury
4 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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Just when you thought everything was looking up for the Flyers, they lose a pair of games and a pair of players in subsequent days. Philly had won 7 of their last 8 heading into Friday night's game with the Sharks, which they lost 6-3, then they headed to Phoenix on Saturday where...
The Bodies Hit the Floor: Flyers Test Depth in Colorado
Remember when we were all—Oh, the Flyers schedule is so weeeird! It seems like they never plaaay, etc.? Well, now we're seeing the yin to that yang, with two straight weeks of games on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, which has to be rough on the players who are also...
Good news: Flyers win in OT. Bad news: Betts, JVR hurt
October 06, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)The Flyers continued their hot start to the season, downing the Capitals in overtime in a high-scoring 6-5 contest. Danny Briere was the hero in OT, netting the winner to keep the Flyers undefeated season going. Other studs on the night were Mike Richards, who...
All Betts On Blair
6 days ago by
flyers.nhl.com
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John Stevens knew exactly what he was getting when the Flyers inked center Blair Betts to a contract at the end of training camp…which isn't to say that he hasn't been thrilled with the results.
"Sometimes, even with veteran players...
Blair Betts is (finally) a Flyer
October 01, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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It took longer than it should have, but training camp invitee Blair Betts has finally signed with the Flyers. According to Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly, Betts, who will be the 4th line center, signed a one year deal with the team. There was some hold-up with the money involved and that...
Flyers finalize roster: JVR in, no Betts yet
September 30, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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With the NHL roster due at 3 pm today, the Flyers made their final moves to get their roster ready for Friday's opening game. An NHL team is able to keep 23 players on their roster so the Flyers had to shift a couple of players around to fit everyone in.As expected, rookie phenom...
Ducks-Wings: Mike Brown's Hit On Jiri Hudler.
May 01, 2009 by
Goon's World
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This will be the next hit that is going to be looked at in the NHL. Some in the media are comparing it to the Donald Brashear hit on Blair Betts. It looked like a pretty rough hit and you can bet the NHL will look at the hit.
Flyers to say goodbye to Jones, hello to Betts?
September 25, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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Fans have been calling for it for months and they may finally get their wish. According to the Daily News, the Flyers are going to release Randy Jones this weekend in order to free up salary. Jones is set to make 2.75 million dollars this year, so waiving him would clear up some valuable...
Baseball. Hoosiers Sign Nine for Class of 2010
9 days ago by
IUhoosiers.com
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Head Coach Tracy Smith and the Indiana baseball staff have signed nine players to continue their baseball careers at IU beginning in the 2010-11 season, the program announced today. Blair Betts (Cary, N.C./Athens Drive), Matt Dearden (Newberry, Fla./Gainesville), Dustin DeMuth (LaPorte...
The Case for Blair Betts
August 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Now that most of the trade rumors have died down and the season still being a little over a month away, how about this idea? The return of Blair Betts.
With a little over a month to do before the season starts, Blair Betts still does not have a team. It seems that this offseason, the...
Tricky Richie, Hot Carle, and Birthday Briere Lead Flyers in 40-Minute Shootout Win... But Injuries Hit
What a game, what. a. game. The Flyers moved to 3-0-0 on the season, winning a run-and-gun with the Capitals in the home opener. After a careful and quiet first, the floodgates opened at both ends of the ice, with seven total goals in the second. Mike Richards became the first Flyer...
New Team President...
August 21, 2008 by
The Rivalry
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The Islanders have promoted Chris Dey to Team President. Dey was formerly the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Event Operations. Uhhh... hold the boat here. The Islanders, 25th in the league in attendance (generously listed at 13,600, including thousands of free tickets every...
Philadelphia Flyers Add Former Ranger Blair Betts on a Pro Tryout
September 08, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Philadelphia Flyers have signed unrestricted free agent center Blair Betts to a professional tryout agreement effective effective on Sep. 13, when the Flyers open up training camp.
Betts, 29, appeared in all but one game last season for the New York Rangers, potting six goals and...
Bye, Bye Bettsy
September 08, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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From Scotty Hockey:
Puck Central picked up on some tweets that Blair Betts will be trying out for the Flyers.
Well, that sucks.
Not for Bettsy, he certainly deserves a shot to stay in the NHL and it is a damn shame that the Rangers brought in a coach who believes that...
Coming Tomorrow!...
9 days ago by
The Rivalry
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Coming Tomorrow on The Rivalry!* * Alex Ovechkin's return is imminent, and what better way to do it than against the Rangers! (See: Kovalchuk; Atlanta; 11/12/09)* * Bryan thinks the Islanders might be "for real" this year. His prediction is 85 points, putting them exactly...
I Love Late Night Games...
December 22, 2008 by
The Rivalry
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:: I said it the other day, I'll say it again. I love these West Coast Ranger games that start at 10 or 10:30 p.m. because I can do whatever I need/want to during the nighttime and still watch the games. Now I know what it feels like to be a baseball fan when the Yankees are playing...
New Team President...
September 22, 2008 by
The Rivalry
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The Islanders have promoted Chris Dey to Team President. Dey was formerly the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Event Operations. Uhhh... hold the boat here. The Islanders, 25th in the league in attendance (generously listed at 13,600, including thousands of free tickets every...
Meet the Best Line in Hockey: Flyers v. Blues Preview
Okay, a slight exaggeration... or is it? There was a long stretch before this current three game win streak where the Flyers were a bit of floating debris, awash in a sea of inconsistency and turmoil. I will attest that erratic defensive play and a ridiculous schedule had alot...
Donald Brashear Sees You Booing And, Yeah, He Wants to Fight About It
September 04, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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Donald Brashear, the former Washington Capitals enforcer, didn't exactly endear himself to Rangers fans a few months back when he sidelined center Blair Betts during the teams' first-round playoff series with a blindside cheapshot that broke Betts' orbital bone. Apparently...
Brash Gets Banished
April 27, 2009 by
On Frozen Blog
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Washington Capitals' winger Donald Brashear won't be a game 7 participant, so sayeth the NHL's Enforcement Czar, Colin Campbell. Brashear this afternoon was suspended by the league for six games for his late hit at center ice Sunday on Ranger's center Blair Betts. Betts...
A perfect start to the Flyers season
October 02, 2009 by
All Things Philly Sports
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(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)A win. 2 power play goals. A shutout. Perfect on the penalty kill. A fight. Could you have asked for anything more in the Flyers season debut?The Flyers started off their 2009 season with a 2-0 road win against the Hurricanes in a game that was filled with positives...
Meet the Best Line in Hockey: Flyers v. Blues Preview
Okay, a slight exaggeration... or is it? There was a long stretch before this current three game win streak where the Flyers were a bit of floating debris, awash in a sea of inconsistency and turmoil. I will attest that erratic defensive play and a ridiculous schedule had alot...
Get Your Flyers Fix Tonight (If you have the NHL Network)
That's right, seemingly seconds after Flyers training camp began, they will play their second preseason game tonight. I can't think of any sport where the live-action portion of camp is arrived upon so quickly. Unlike last night's 3-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit,...
Rangers LIVE Trade Deadline Blog
March 04, 2009 by
The Nation - Ranger Nation Blog
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Will update the blog as information comes in. (11:04am EST): Just head from a very credible source that Blair Betts is being targeted by the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. (11:08am EST): Rangers are interesting in bringing in Mark Recchi for a draft pick. Where would he fit in? Who ...
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