Draft Profiles: Rasmus Ristolainen
The draft is still over a month away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate about the possibilities and look over possible picks for the Stars.
The first player we’ll look at today will be Finnish defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.
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Age: 18
Height: 6’3”
Weight: ~210 lbs
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right-handed
Ristolainen...
A Captain’s Time
Just days before the start of the 2013 shortened season, the Philadelphia Flyers named Claude Giroux captain. Giroux was named the 19th captain in the organization, following of course the injured Chris Pronger. With a below .500 record, the Flyers season did not start off the way the fans, organization or Claude himself had planned. [...]
Improbable Streak Continues as Flyers Win Fourth Straight
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NHLTags: Jake VoracekJay RosehillKimmo TimonenLuke SchennSean CouturierToronto MapleleafsThe Philadelphia Flyers’ roster is currently absent defensemen Chris Pronger, Nicklas Grossmann, Braydon Coburn, Andrej Meszaros, Marc-Andre Bourdon and Matt Walker.
You can now add Kimmo Timonen to that list, as he did not return to the ice after...
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...
Flyers must choose between system, roster changes in order to improve
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By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie)
With only twenty games remaining in the lockout-shortened season for the Philadelphia Flyers, reality is staring the team in the face: a playoff appearance becomes more and more unlikely by the day.
After tonight’s 5-2 drubbing at the hands of the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia finds themselves in 11th place...
Visor debate heats up in NHL
Chris Pronger's sad descent from All-Star defenseman to bedridden days in dark rooms to ease throbbing headaches and occasional bouts of depression can be traced to one wayward stick to his right eye.
Pronger lost his peripheral vision. He can't run, or even skate hard. The former Philadelphia Flyers' star who keyed the team's run to the 2010 Stanley Cup finals has...
Let Pronger Retire
from Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer,
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger should have had a stirring retirement celebration before Thursday night's game against Pittsburgh, saluting a career that will undoubtedly put him into the Hall of Fame.
Instead, the charade continued....
Earlier Thursday, during a news conference at the Flyers' practice facility...
Flyers’ Chris Pronger Trying To Get Healthy Enough ‘Just To Live A Normal Life’
Chris Pronger hasn’t touched the ice for the Philadelphia Flyers since Nov. 19, 2011. Pronger suffers from post-concussion syndrome after he endured three separate hits that season. He talked with Glen Macnow and Rob Ellis on WIP in Philadelphia how his medical struggle affects his daily life.
“Basically, I’m just trying to get healthy. I don’t think there needs...
Which Former Bruins Forward Also Served as Flyers Team Captain from 1984-89?
After just three full seasons with the Broad Street Bullies, center Claude Giroux was named captain, replacing grizzled veteran Chris Pronger.
Giroux joins a long list of Flyers great to covet the C. There’s even a former Bruin among those to once hold the title of Flyers captain. Can you name the former Bruins forward who also served as Flyers captain from 1984-89?
Answer The...
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...
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...
Do You Rank Chris Pronger An All-Time Top 10 Defenseman?
from Joe Pelletier of Greatest Hockey Legends,
Pronger's physical prowess allowed him to play seemingly half the game. He was a mainstay on both the power play and penalty kill units, and often double shifted at regular strength. Not only was he a game breaking defenseman but he was arguably the top shutdown defenseman of his era. He always played against the top forwards...
Video- Chris Pronger: End Of The Road
In this exclusive, Sportsnet catches up with NHL veteran rearguard Chris Pronger, who’s career has been halted by injuries.
Watch Part 2 below...
Continue reading "Video- Chris Pronger: End Of The Road"
Chris Pronger On His Injury
from Frank Seravalli of Frequent Flyers at the Philadelphia Daily News,
Pronger, 38, has understandably not addressed the media or the public about his ultimate career-ending eye injury until now. There isn’t much he’s allowed to say.
He gave his first interview to close family friend, Rogers Sportsnet analyst Dan Murphy in a two-part series which will air beginning...
These MacInnis/Pronger/Jackman Blues nesting dolls are the things of nightmares.
For the love of God and all that is holy, don't look into their eyes. NO.
From the eBay product description (bidding starts at 19.99!):
Here is a St. Louis Blues nesting dolls of the following players Al McGinnis,Chris Pronger and Barrett Jackman.This was a Blues Savis Center giveaway.The Blues baseball item is in Ex. condition and comes with a generic white box which...
Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Defense Pairs, Callup Candidates
When people rank a defense corps according a depth chart, there is a natural tendency to call the two players on the top pairing the number one and number two defensemen, the guys on the second pairing the numbers three and four, etc. But it doesn't always work that way.
For example, prior to Chris Pronger's career-ending concussion issues, he was the Flyers' number...
The Ducks Have Yet To Hang A Sweater From The Rafters
from Mark Whicker of the Orange County Register,
One of them is not Chris Pronger. Yes, he was the last stroke of the hammer that knocked down the barrier to a Stanley Cup in 2007. And, no, the Ducks have not yet really replaced him, as if any team could.
But Pronger was only a Duck for three seasons. St.Louis has the roof that should be raised for him.
Here's how...
Tim Panaccio: Disappointed in Pronger
Very disappointed that Chris Pronger snubbed the media today when we all wanted to talk to him about Claude Giroux.
We agreed in advance not to discuss Chris's LTIR status or his post-concussion syndrome. This was about Giroux.
None of us are certain why Pronger, who asked for 24 hrs to consider giving us an interview chose to diss the media. He only talked to the Flyers...
Pronger Speaks About Giroux; Flyers Put Veterans On Waivers
As we all know, yesterday the Philadelphia Flyers have named Claude Giroux the organization's 19th Captain. The team's previous Captain, Chris Pronger is still suffering from severe post concussion syndrome. Unfortunately it looks like Pronger's NHL career may be coming to an end. Wishing Chris the best of luck with his health, where there is an end, there is a beginning...
Pronger Speaks
Former Flyers captain Chris Pronger, who is dealing with post concussion syndrome, spoke today on the team naming Claude Giroux as the new captain. All quotes via Anthony SanFilippo of PhiladelphiaFlyers.com “It’s well deserved.” “He’s obviously a very important part […]
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...
The long arm of the NHL
The last time the league had a labor situation, I was toiling away in high school. Living in Oil Country, I had just seen the Flames make a run to the Cup before they engaged in a year long effort to get a salary cap put into place.
I followed sports, and hockey of course, but nothing like I do now. My life did not change at all in the year that we missed hockey. The lockout...
2012 NHL Lockout: Trick or Treat
As a Flyers fan, it is a natural part of my being to be genuinely excited about the scheduled start of the 2012-2013 Flyers season. This young and energetic team, which gained tremendous exposure during last season’s Winter Classic and the HBO 24/7 series, is poised to make another run deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, even a Stanley Cup Final appearance. This should be an...
Richard Cloutier: Final Polls - The All-Time, All-Star Edmonton Oilers
Thank you, thank you, thank you...for all your participation in the creation of an All-Time All-Star roster for the Edmonton Oilers. We're one blog away from finalizing the 22 player roster.
While going through the first five polls, I came to the realization that just because someone has played on the Oilers doesn't mean they belong on the All-Time team. For example: Chris...
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