http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/95 Recent articles about the Philadelphia Flyers en-us This morning in the Eastern Conference, Sidney Crosby has new linemates, Ray Emery motivated to face his former team, Steve Shutt wonders why players don't want to play in hockey markets, Alexander Ovechkin hopes to return soon and much more after the jump. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:17:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Tuesday_NHL_Morning_Papers_Eastern_Conference_Profiling_Lou_Lamoriello_Ray_Emery_looking_forward_to_facing_Senators_and_Capitals_games_are_a_bargain_compared_to_other_NHL_teams/1537174 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Tuesday_NHL_Morning_Papers_Eastern_Conference_Profiling_Lou_Lamoriello_Ray_Emery_looking_forward_to_facing_Senators_and_Capitals_games_are_a_bargain_compared_to_other_NHL_teams/1537174 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Tuesday_NHL_Morning_Papers_Eastern_Conference_Profiling_Lou_Lamoriello_Ray_Emery_looking_forward_to_facing_Senators_and_Capitals_games_are_a_bargain_compared_to_other_NHL_teams/1537174 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d22273a39b62e96120c9d69154b034f0dbd1d194/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92321163.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B54D4505AA5970F02222FECE7443893B262F60766501CE4C.jpg With the number of holiday packages being sent to troops at an all-time low, the Philadelphia Flyers and their families are encouraging fans to spread some holiday cheer by donating “Treats for Troops."  Fans can drop off gifts... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:24:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Donate_Treats_for_Troops_at_Upcoming_Flyers_Games/1529800 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Donate_Treats_for_Troops_at_Upcoming_Flyers_Games/1529800 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 to do with that.  But the most important factor in TEH EPIC Flyers FAIL was the loss of checking center Blair Betts.  I cannot stress enough what his presence on the third (or call it fourth if you want) line means t... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Meet_the_Best_Line_in_Hockey_Flyers_v_Blues_Preview/1520290 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Meet_the_Best_Line_in_Hockey_Flyers_v_Blues_Preview/1520290 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 to do with that.  But the most important factor in TEH EPIC Flyers FAIL was the loss of checking center Blair Betts.  I cannot stress enough what his presence on the third (or call it fourth if you want) line means t... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Meet_the_Best_Line_in_Hockey_Flyers_v_Blues_Preview/1520289 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Meet_the_Best_Line_in_Hockey_Flyers_v_Blues_Preview/1520289 Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_keep_scoring_high_win_fifth_straight_game/1516625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_keep_scoring_high_win_fifth_straight_game/1516625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_keep_scoring_high_win_fifth_straight_game/1516625 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/45d22cc471bf44ebb7aa11fb21471c458a836803/small/Phoenix_Coyotes_v_d577.jpg Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Flyers_keep_up_high_scoring_pace_third_win_in_row/1517252 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Flyers_keep_up_high_scoring_pace_third_win_in_row/1517252 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Flyers_keep_up_high_scoring_pace_third_win_in_row/1517252 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/3/03550c45f9ea48d5ed8c439ce0892a1343198e93/small/Phoenix_Coyotes_v_cad5.jpg I try not to complain about two things when I post about hockey on this site—"weak" penalties and the schedule. I try, but I fail. Miserably. Lately it seems like there's a week between brief spurts of action for the Flyers, two games around a weekend, off for three, four, five days. Coming off of the massive bender that is a 162-game Phillies season, followed by the insanity of a playoff run, it seems like the Flyers play about as often as the Eagles. In the end though, all the... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Some_Much_Needed_Flyers_Hockey/1515212 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Some_Much_Needed_Flyers_Hockey/1515212 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Some_Much_Needed_Flyers_Hockey/1515212 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/95530989575eb1c753050974bd7bff4f4d860f8e/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92391458.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0DCD0D257EF58423BD4E9EA4305739A985B65524B9BD5B296.jpg Less than a week after placing him on Injured Reserve, the Flyers got a timetable as to when they can expect Simon Gagne back in the lineup: 6-8 weeks. Gagne, who hasn't played since October 25th, will undergo surgery to repair two hernias in the coming days. This current injury is not believed to be related to the groin issues Gagne has had throughout his career.While losing Gagne for an extended period of time will set the Flyer offense back a bit, if there is one thing the Flyers have ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:08:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gagne_to_have_surgery_miss_6_8_weeks/1488242 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gagne_to_have_surgery_miss_6_8_weeks/1488242 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gagne_to_have_surgery_miss_6_8_weeks/1488242 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a87bc489885dc175cf5e2092e78af1b2ed32b540/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_3fc9.jpg With the Phils game later in the evening across the street, the NHL has pushed up the start time of the Flyers-Lightning game to 5:00 p.m. this evening. The boys in orange and black are coming off a big win Saturday and will face former teammate Steve Downie. Antero Niittymaki should also be dressed but may not see ice time. The Flyers will be handing out Phillie rally towels in support of the Philly boys on the diamond.In bad Flyers news, Paul Holmgren says Simon Gagne will have surgery and ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:42:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Reminder_Flyers_vs_Tampa_Puck_Drop_5/1486668 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Reminder_Flyers_vs_Tampa_Puck_Drop_5/1486668 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Reminder_Flyers_vs_Tampa_Puck_Drop_5/1486668 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a87bc489885dc175cf5e2092e78af1b2ed32b540/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_3fc9.jpg Woo!  What a game at the Wachovia Center today. Despite being outshot heavily by the visiting Hurricanes, the Flyers summarily dispatched them, 6-1. Very entertaining tilt, with 3+ fights (depending on what all you count), and the Flyers just kept finding the net. Ray Emery was up to almost every shot, and Braydon Coburn made some big strides toward regaining his role as a dangerous defenseman, scoring twice in 90 seconds. Scott Hartnell scored, assisted on two goals, and came *this close* to... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:43:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Your_Move_Phils_Flyers_Thrash_Canes_6_1/1474077 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Your_Move_Phils_Flyers_Thrash_Canes_6_1/1474077 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Your_Move_Phils_Flyers_Thrash_Canes_6_1/1474077 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/0/10b9027a6a471c6810ad11e6954e83a9a0057b72/small/Boston_Bruins_v_b2e2.jpg I guess we couldn't ask for more than one season of health for Simon Gagne. Gagne, who played 79 games last year after playing only 25 in 07/08, has two hernias on his right groin and will need surgery. Anticipating that he will be out for an extended period of time, the Flyers have placed Gagne on the Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR), meaning he will miss at least the next 10 games. This move frees up 5.25 million dollars for the Flyers in cap money.Since they have the extra cap space, t... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:19:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_place_Gagne_on_Injured_Reserve_attempt_to_bring_back_Randy_Jones/1452701 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_place_Gagne_on_Injured_Reserve_attempt_to_bring_back_Randy_Jones/1452701 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_place_Gagne_on_Injured_Reserve_attempt_to_bring_back_Randy_Jones/1452701 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/0/a0ec90c91217d3e07cdc4a374cc49113ed973125/small/Philadelphia_Flyers_v_1c89.jpg Word is spreading that the Flyers will place winger Simon Gagne on the long-term injury list today, giving him time to recover from his hernias (herniae?) in the hopes he'll be able to return to help in the second half and the playoff run. With Gagne's salary cap hit headed to the LTI with him, defenseman Randy Jones has been put on re-entry waivers. If he clears, he'll likely join the Flyers to add some D help. If another team claims him, the Flyers will pay half his salary and a... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:49:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/With_Gagne_Out_Long_Term_Randy_Jones_Returning_Update_no_interest_in_Shanahan/1453468 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/With_Gagne_Out_Long_Term_Randy_Jones_Returning_Update_no_interest_in_Shanahan/1453468 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/With_Gagne_Out_Long_Term_Randy_Jones_Returning_Update_no_interest_in_Shanahan/1453468 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/0/a0ec90c91217d3e07cdc4a374cc49113ed973125/small/Philadelphia_Flyers_v_1c89.jpg The Flyers' unfortunate history with groin/hernia-related injuries adds another chapter for 2009-2010, with Simon Gagne suffering from not one but two hernias. No timetable has yet been given for his recovery, nor word as to whether he'll need the knife.... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:22:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Gagne_less_Flyers_in_DC_Plus_Are_you_a_superstar_voyeur/1445882 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Gagne_less_Flyers_in_DC_Plus_Are_you_a_superstar_voyeur/1445882 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Gagne_less_Flyers_in_DC_Plus_Are_you_a_superstar_voyeur/1445882 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6be1ff64f3d49463131fe5ef8943065ff1c481dc/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_ca4f.jpg I don't usually spend much time recapping relatively meaningless regular season losses, and I'm not going to get into much detail on the Flyers' overall efforts last night. Just like the players on the ice, most of us fans just want to move on and think about something else. They got smoked by the Sharks, 4-1, at home. There you have it. 
 
 However, a few early season trends were apparent last night, and they are worthy of a look, even it's too early to think they m... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:37:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Boosh_Returns_to_Philly_Ice_With_a_Thud_Flyers_Trends_to_Watch/1437034 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Boosh_Returns_to_Philly_Ice_With_a_Thud_Flyers_Trends_to_Watch/1437034 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Boosh_Returns_to_Philly_Ice_With_a_Thud_Flyers_Trends_to_Watch/1437034 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/13a1c3b2c04d2417b3411994802a90f4012ccf9d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91241338.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D041F9D23114C47446777A5CA79CBAC26C341A75492E7CA3BE.jpg Much like the tides, the Flyers of 2009-10 ebb and flow between the win and loss column in three game stretches.  After starting off the season hot, they cooled like a sandy dune come nightfall... only to start ramping it up in the last two games.  Injuries and a wonky schedule could very well be the cause of this consistent inconsistency, and we have yet to see the team get their sea legs.  Swimming their way up to the Wachovia center tonight are the San Jose Sharks for a rare West coast v... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:41:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Were_gonna_need_a_bigger_post_Flyers_v_Sharks_Preview/1432928 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Were_gonna_need_a_bigger_post_Flyers_v_Sharks_Preview/1432928 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Were_gonna_need_a_bigger_post_Flyers_v_Sharks_Preview/1432928 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3fe3d612c2886f62f95d951fcecf867ae556720/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_839a.jpg The Flyers put together a solid win Saturday night against the Panthers, blowing them out by a score of 5-1. Danny Briere had a pair of goals that will hopefully get him going and Arron Asham also added a goal, his third in the last three games. Ray Emery also played well in goal for the Flyers, stopping 17 of 18 shots.The story of the night, however, is whether Flyers Captain Mike Richards will get suspended for his hit on Panthers forward David Booth. Late in the second period, Richards lev... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:40:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Mike_Richards_to_suspend_or_not_to_suspend/1429460 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Mike_Richards_to_suspend_or_not_to_suspend/1429460 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Mike_Richards_to_suspend_or_not_to_suspend/1429460 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/926b708f94ce965b955f9b9127f1afdc9534596a/small/Toronto_Maple_Leafs_627f.jpg First off, a bit of housekeeping. Our apologies for the lack of a Flyers gamethread and recap on Saturday. It was a very busy weekend for us off of the Level, and we weren't able to get to these. We'll be sure to make it up to you. The Flyers chatter has been great so far, especially considering the Phillies are in the playoffs and the Eagles are off to a great start. It's going to be a great season for the Orange & Black. Anyway, the Flyers have a huge break in the schedule a... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:15:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_Hit_the_Linc_Lot_and_Scott_Hartnell_Has_Just_One_Question_Did_they_get_to_you_last_night/1355130 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_Hit_the_Linc_Lot_and_Scott_Hartnell_Has_Just_One_Question_Did_they_get_to_you_last_night/1355130 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Flyers_Hit_the_Linc_Lot_and_Scott_Hartnell_Has_Just_One_Question_Did_they_get_to_you_last_night/1355130 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a6b8602751318e5e4a2106be2197e250ff094b1b/small/Philadelphia_Flyers_v_92df.jpg