Danny Briere informed he will be bought out by Philadelphia Flyers
Each team, under the new CBA that goes into effect next week, is allowed two amnesty buyouts of big salaries. Why not punish teams for past sins? Cap compliance, of course. The Flyers have two very large contracts that don't look very practical: those of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov and forward Danny Briere. Briere has been informed that he will be the first of the two buyouts,...
The Philadelphia Flyers Offseason: Let The Madness Begin
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By Charlie O’Connor (@THG_Charlie)
No NHL team quite does craziness like the Philadelphia Flyers.
After falling short of the postseason for the first time since 2006-07, most league observers expected Philadelphia to aggressively look to improve their roster in the offseason, both via free agency and the trade market.
But rarely do...
Philadelphia Flyers: The Latest On The Ilya Bryzgalov Situation
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By Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell)
The NHL off-season hasn’t officially begun, but don’t tell the Philadelphia Flyers that.
Rumors were rampantly swirling today regarding what Flyers GM Paul Holmgren has in store for his team this summer. From buying out Daniel Briere to a potential trade for Anaheim Ducks star Bobby Ryan, we heard it all...
Danny Briere informed he will be bought out by Philadelphia Flyers
Each team, under the new CBA that goes into effect next week, is allowed two amnesty buyouts of big salaries. Why not punish teams for past sins? Cap compliance, of course. The Flyers have two very large contracts that don't look very practical: those of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov and forward Danny Briere. Briere has been informed that he will be the first of the two buyouts,...
As you might expect, the forecast in Flyer-land is ‘rumor-y’
This stuff is mostly rumor-based, so as we say in Michigan, please take this stuff with a full 50-pound bag of road salt:
If we are to believe the rumor mill, the Philadelphia Flyers may end up buying out Daniel Briere but not Ilya Bryzgalov...
Rich Winter, Ilya Bryzgalov's agent has been informed by Paul Holmgren that Bryzgalov will NOT be bought out after Cup Final...
Tim Panaccio: Crazy Day for Flyers Just the Beginning
Kinda crazy day for the Flyers.
For starters, as Eklund wrote earlier, Danny Briere is a definite buyout recipient next week while goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, as I have been saying, remains up in the air.
I reported tonight on CSNPhilly.com that 2 sources say the problem remains the Flyer getting another goalie they really want and feel confident with BEFORE making the Bryz decision...
Bryzgalov Buyout Appears to be Imminent
Ilya Bryzgalov skating out for the 2012 Winter Classic, which he did not start (Getty Images) Four years, $21 million. That is the contract that Paul Holmgren and the Philadelphia Flyers signed veteran defenseman Mark Streit to. However, the deal can not be made official yet. Why? Teams currently are complying with the 2012-13 season’s [...]
Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Emery and Other Goalie Options
With the increasing likelihood that the Flyers will buy out Ilya Bryzgalov this summer rather than giving the relationship a third season, there has been much recent speculation on candidates to either compete with Steve Mason for the starting job or serve a backup goalie capable of handling a significant chunk of playing time if Mason falters or gets hurt. There are no current international...
Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Next Move on D?
The Flyers will have some decisions to make on defense if and when they get Mark Streit signed to a contract. Specifically, it seems likely that one of either Andrej Meszaros or Braydon Coburn may not be back next season even if the club uses both of its buyouts (likely on Danny Briere and Ilya Bryzgalov) to free up over $10 million of cap space. The club also needs to determine...
30 Teams In 30 Days–Philadelphia Flyers
Despite the best efforts of Jakub Voracek, Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Kimmo Timmonen and Ilya Bryzgalov, things certainly didn’t turn out to be Always Sunny in Philadelphia when it came to the 2013 Flyers. Instead it was more like a game of Chardee Macdennis that lasted for four months and made the Flyers’ faithful run to the liquor cabinet quite often.
Team Name: Philadelphia...
Why Schenn is More Valuable Than Couturier
On Saturday afternoon, TSN’s Bob McKenzie got the wheels turning for the Philadelphia Flyers’ off-season. Along with his major statement in which he said that he expects Ilya Bryzgalov to be bought out, McKenzie commented on the Flyers’ defensive situation: “Also, PHI is in market for D and may be willing to move one of [...]
Compliance Buyouts on the Way for Ilya Bryzgalov, Danny Briere?
By Ryan Kiray (@RyanK_THG)
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With rumors swirling that the Philadelphia Flyers will use their first compliance buyout on veteran forward Daniel Briere, and previous speculation that goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov may receive similar treatment, the Flyers have some interesting decisions to make in the coming weeks.
Briere, 35, has two years left on a contract that carries a...
Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Bryzgalov and Bernier
The Ilya Bryzgalov buyout talk isn't about to die down any time soon. Despite vehement denials from Flyers management that the team plans to use one of its two allotted salary cap compliance (AKA amnesty) buyouts on Bryzgalov, there is still rampant speculation that the team will do so when all is said and done.
Yesterday, TSN's Bob McKenzie tweeted the following: "...
Bryzgalov praises Stalin in interview
To most people, former Russian dictator Joseph Stalin is remembered as a man responsible for the deaths of tens of millions, a reviled figure who saw no need for human rights. To Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, however, there's a "logic" to the plans of the man who instigated several "purges."
Suffice it to say, Bryzgalov is a weird guy, and...
Ilya Bryzgalov Sees Joseph Stalin Positively, Says Dictator ‘Knew What He Was Doing’
To most people, former Russian dictator Joseph Stalin is remembered as a man responsible for the deaths of 20 million, a brutal figure who saw no need for human rights. To Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov however, there’s a “logic” to the plans of the man who instigated several “purges.”
Suffice it to say, Bryzgalov is a weird guy, and he appeared to be going...
Ilya Bryzgalov Says Very Ilya Bryzgalov Things
Ilya Bryzgalov is more than just a grossly overpaid goalie. He’s an existential stormtrooper, an avid Angry Birds player, and apparently a big Josef Stalin fan. Whatever your thoughts on his play may be, it is hard to argue that Bryz is an absolute treasure trove of quirk and is fun to listen to. Whether it be his dislike for the weather in Edmonton: or this unbelievably smooth...
Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Worlds Updates, Akeson, Murray and Player Development
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: FLYERS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Yesterday's Results
* He had a couple good saves and a couple of head-scratching moments, but the bottom line for Ilya Bryzgalov was that he was the winning goaltender in Russia's 5-3 win over Team USA yesterday. Bryzgalov stopped 19 of 22 shots. Two of the three goals he allowed were funky ones to give up.
Team USA...
Ilya Bryzgalov Gives Up Goal By Ducking Out Of The Way
Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov is spending his off season playing for the Russian National team in the IIHF world championship. In a matchup against the United States, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Matt Hunwick fired a shot on Bryzgalov which was deflected.
The next thing that happened is kind of mind boggling.
Instead of making a play on the puck after the deflection, Bryzgalov ducked...
Ilya Bryzgalov ducks puck on USA goal at World Championships
Every year NHL players on teams that don’t make the playoffs fill out rosters for the IIHF World Championships, as well as players from other leagues in Europe. With the Philadelphia Flyers missing the playoffs, goalie Ilya Bryzgalov went overseas to play for Russia and he is up to his old habits.
On a shot from USA defenseman Matt Hunwick (Colorado Avalanche), the puck was deflected...
Offseason Questions: Who Stays and Who Goes?
With a disappointing season over with, the Flyers now have
the difficult task of assessing what areas of the squad they need to
change. With several options available,
the team’s General Manager Paul Holmgren will undoubtedly attempt to make a
splash like last year, but with a lot of long and pricey contracts in the
stable, will they be left to chew on the hay they...
Ilya Bryzgalov Reportedly Has No Interest in Watching Playoff Hockey, Would Rather See ‘Star Wars’ With Son
Ilya Bryzgalov has long had a fascination with Star Wars and hockey, but now he has made it clear in which order he prefers them.
The Flyers goaltender admitted recently that he hasn’t been watching much playoff hockey since the Flyers failed to qualify for any, and when elaborating, answered as only he could.
“There’s no time,” Bryzgalov explained, “and no real interest...
Bill Meltzer: World's Update: Good Day for Flyers at Worlds
2013 IIHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: FLYERS UPDATES
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS
* Russia had little trouble dispatching Latvia by a 6-0 score. Ilya Bryzgalov earned a 15-save shutout.
* Denmark threw a scare into Canada, holding a 1-0 lead and holding even in shots through the first intermission and early portion of the second period. Two closely spaced second period goals for Canada...
Ilya Bryzgalov blasts Philadelphia media, asks "What have you done for the city?"
Ilya Bryzgalov has had it with the media in Philadelphia. As the Flyers cleaned out their lockers following a disappointing season that ended with the team outside of the playoff picture, local media questioned Bryzgalov about being the man blamed for the poor season.
Bryzgalov curtly responded by asking reporters, "What have you done for the city?"
If you didn...
Ilya Bryzgalov Calls Flyers Reporters ‘Lunatics,’ Their Writing ‘Ridiculous’ in Farewell Interview (Video)
Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov and his ridiculous contract likely won’t have to deal with the Philadelphia media next season, so the netminder made his interview on Sunday night count.
In typical Bryz fashion, he awkwardly gave the scribes a lesson on professionalism after calling some of them “lunatics” and their writing “ridiculous.”
“It’s ridiculous. It’s ridiculous...
Ilya Bryzgalov blasts Philadelphia media, asks "What have you done for the city?"
Ilya Bryzgalov has had it with the media in Philadelphia. As the Flyers cleaned out their lockers following a disappointing season that ended with the team outside of the playoff picture, local media questioned Bryzgalov about being the man blamed for the poor season.
Bryzgalov curtly responded by asking reporters, "What have you done for the city?"
If...
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