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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...
Tim Panaccio: Betts Blames Self
11 days ago by
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I spoke to Blair Betts and Darroll Powe this afternoon from Denver at their residences.
Betts blames himself for getting hurt, telling me, he should not have reached out for a puck. Powe said that contrary to some rumblings on the net, the hit he took in San Jose that will sideline...
Flyers lose Betts and Powe to injury
12 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...
Tim Panaccio: Betts Will Miss Significant Time
12 days ago by
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Blair Betts dislocated his right shoulder during the Flyers' 3-1 loss to Phoenix tonight in the desert.
He'll miss at least a month, according to GM Paul Holmgren.
And Darroll POwe has a "significant left shoulder" injury, Holmgren said, from the San Jose game...
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...
All Betts On Blair
14 days ago by
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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...
Coming Tomorrow!...
17 days ago by
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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...
Baseball. Hoosiers Sign Nine for Class of 2010
17 days ago by
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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...
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...
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...
A Whimper - Rangers @ Wild Post Game Thoughts…
October 31, 2009 by
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Prior to the game John Tortorella put the challenge to the boys. To come out strong, to win the tough battles, to take a hit, and give a hit to make the play. To out work, out muscle, and out “care” the opposition. And against yet another bottom feeding opponent, the Rangers...
Danny Briere Suffers Lower-Body Injury
October 30, 2009 by
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It appears the Flyers have once again been struck by the injury bug. Blair Betts, Ryan Parent, Simon Gagne, and now Danny Briere...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Tom Renney Would Be Proud…
October 19, 2009 by
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It appears I’m alone over on this website as Islanders Writer Bryan celebrates the birth of Baby #2. He doesn’t answer any of his texts, no matter how funny I am, or how hilarious the picture I send him is. And no, rumors the baby being named Avery Henrika are greatly blown...
Steven Hindle: Caps Vs. Rangers | Game Notes, Lineups + Can OV Keep up the Pace?
October 08, 2009 by
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The New-New York Rangers @ the VC | Welcome Back Donald
The last two times these teams met, Donald Brashear was a Capitals villain for knocking out Blair Betts and a spry Semyon Varlamov was quietly out-playing a fatigued Henrik Lundqvist. Not to mention that Scott Gomez was the...
Tim Panaccio: Betts: Dislocated Shoulder
October 06, 2009 by
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Blair Betts has a dislocated right shoulder and will miss at least a month, GM Paul Holmgren said after the Flyer 6-5 OT win over the Caps.
James van Riemsdyk has a possible concussion. Holmgren said "bell rung."
Both players will be re-evaluated. JVR passed a baseline...
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...
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...
A perfect start to the Flyers season
October 02, 2009 by
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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...
An Islander Fan's Take On The Rangers
October 02, 2009 by
The Rivalry
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As I write this, the Rangers have played roughly two periods of their 2009-10 season. While this is an extremely small sample size, it's not too early to draw a few conclusions about this Rangers team. Here's an unbiased look at what we've seen so far...Make no mistake...
Flyers-Hurricanes: Game 1 of the Relentless Quest for the Cup
This is the day that summer is really over for me. Never mind that the leaves started to fall last week, the temps have already dipped, and I can't seem to get to work without being stuck behind a school bus anymore. The Phillies have clinched a place in the postseason, and...
Philadelphia Flyers 2009-10: Previews & Predictions
On October 2, 2009 at approximately 7 pm, the Philadelphia Flyers will drop the puck on one of the most anticipated seasons since the Lindros era. After last year’s unceremonious exit from the opening round of the playoffs at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup Champion, Pittsburgh...
Tim Panaccio: Ash Will Sit
October 02, 2009 by
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RALEIGH _ This won't come as a surprise to Flyer fans, but Arron Asham will be a sratch tonight against the Canes.
With the additions of Dan Carcillo, last last year, and now Ian Laperriere, you have 2 more similar players. Blair Betts is centering the two on the fourth line...
Better/Worse?
October 01, 2009 by
Rangers Report
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Some questions in the form of a preview:
Are the Rangers better or worse at forward?
Added: Marian Gaborik, Christopher Higgins, Ales Kotalik, Enver Lisin, Vinny Prospal, Artem Anisimov, Brian Boyle, Donald Brashear.
Subtracted: Scott Gomez, Nik Antropov, Markus Naslund, Nik Zherdev...
Bill Meltzer: Practice notebook: 10-1-09
October 01, 2009 by
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Tim will have an update on his blog and CSN column, but here are some quick notes from practice:
* The Flyers have signed Blair Betts to a one-year contract.
* Brian Boucher worked out early this morning and has made some progress in recovering from his groin injury.
* Minor...
Tim Panaccio: Betts Are On!
October 01, 2009 by
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Blair Betts agrees to a 1-year deal worth $550,000.
The delay? Mike Rathje ... honest.
Here's my story on CSNPhilly.com:
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