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NHL general managers close Florida meetings with rule … – Minneapolis Star Tribune
BOCA RATON, Fla. – NHL general managers will recommend a rule change on blindside hits to the head, looking to protect players and punish those responsible in a game that has become faster and rougher. […]
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Stumbling Bruins Attempt to Reverse Course Against … – NESN.com
The Bruins and Flyers square off in a rematch of the Winter Classic with both teams jockeying for playoff position in the tight Eastern Conference standings. The Bruins enter on the heels of two hard. […]
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Ask AP: Tax credits, disposing of recalled goods – Associated Press
Toxic pet food. Lead-painted toys. Hazardous baby cribs. The sheer volume of recalled products makes you wonder: What happens to all that stuff after it’s ordered off the shelves? Curiosity about disp. […]
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The headache that is figuring out NHL’s message in … – MLive.com
The classic example of that type of play is the hit New Jersey’s Scott Stevens threw on Eric Lindros of the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2000 playoffs. Campbell said this: “It is tough to protect yo. […]
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Flyers win 15th in row over Islanders – Daily Local News
Associated Press Mike Richards leaps to avoid Freddy Meyer of the New York Islanders on Tuesday. PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers took their time Tuesday night before registering a club record 15th straight. […]
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Flyers Cup: Bonner can’t survive early strike by … – Delaware County Daily Times
PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers Cup commenced its 31st year Wednesday, but it’s doubtful that many of the tournament’s games began in a fashion similar to Monsignor Bonner’s. The Friars surrendered. […]
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CR North’s Cunningham officially finds calling – Burlington County Times
Most young players, whatever their age, have visions of wearing an NHL uniform some day. So does Pat Cunningham. But the Council Rock North senior doesn’t see himself wearing the Flyers’ orange and bl. […]
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NHL Capsules: Myers’ 4-point game leads Sabres over … – Brownsville Herald
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As tall as he is, Tyler Myers’ stock on the Buffalo Sabres grew even larger after the rookie defenseman enjoyed a career-best performance. At 6-foot-8, Myers had a goal and three ass. […]
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Bruins blindside by no suspension for Cooke – Eagle-Tribune
Campbell told reporters at the GM meetings that he needed to remain consistent in his discipline because he did not suspend Philadelphia center Mike Richards for a similar hit Oct. 24 on Florida forwa. […]
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Blues set to get back to work against Islanders – News-Democrat
ST. LOUIS — The NHL standings are becoming a lot like St. Louis weather — just wait a bit and things will change in a hurry. Just ask the Blues, who were one point out of a Western Conference playof. […]
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Flyers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Six week ago, Flyers defenseman Lukas Krajicek was a man without a future. Frustrated by a demotion to the AHL Norfolk Admirals and angered by the Tampa Bay Lightning’s lack of communication, he volun. […]
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Flyers showing more discipline
These Flyers aren’t your father’s Broad Street Bullies. Oh, they aren’t pacifists. They still play with an edge, still are the NHL’s most penalized team.
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NHL general managers propose watered-down rule changes on headshots
As the NHL’s general managers broke from their annual spring meetings yesterday in Boca Raton, Fla., they handed down a unanimous but almost anonymous new ruling that only further clouds their stance. […]
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In the Crease
Chelios called up The Atlanta Thrashers have a 48-year-old newcomer – Chris Chelios, an 11-time all-star defenseman. The team recalled Chelios yesterday from Chicago of the AHL.
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Sabres top Stars, take first
BUFFALO – Rookie defenseman Tyler Myers had a goal and three assists, and the Buffalo Sabres reclaimed the top spot in the Northeast Division with a 5-3 victory over the Dallas Stars last night.
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Crosby’s Olympic gear was just misplaced
The stick and glove Sidney Crosby used to give Canada its Olympic gold medal are back where they belong. Crosby’s missing gear was on its way to the Pittsburgh Penguins star yesterday. Hockey Canada s. […]
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TONIGHT
Who: Flyers (35-26-4) vs. Boston Bruins (29-24-12) When: 7 o’clock Where: Wachovia Center TV: Comcast SportsNet Radio: WIP (610-AM)
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Puck Previews: Sid’s stick located; radio prank awkwardness (Yahoo! Sports)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general…
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NHL GMs propose rule change on hits to head (AP)
NHL general managers will recommend a rule change on blindside hits to the head, looking to protect players and punish those responsible in a game that has become faster and rougher. The unanimous dec. […]
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Flyers Notes: Betts and mates no ordinary fourth line for Flyers
Flyers Notes Flyers coach Peter Laviolette likes to say that his team’s fourth line brings “sandpaper” to the ice. In other words, they do the dirty work in the corners, win board battles, and shut do. […]
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Calder rookie race down to goalies, Myers and Duchene (Yahoo! Sports)
Ah, the sweet naiveté of September 2009, when we predicted that Victor Hedman would be the NHL’s top…
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Which wacky ideas from GM meetings do you want in the NHL? (Yahoo! Sports)
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” is the famous quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Flyers 3, Isles 2
The Flyers beat the New York Islanders, 3-2, at the Wachovia Center on March 9, 2010.
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Flyers rally to beat Islanders for 15th straight time
The streak lives. Somehow. Overcoming three injuries and a two-goal deficit, the Flyers set a franchise record with a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders last night at the Wachovia Center.
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NHL general managers looking for answers to eliminate headshots
Darroll Powe hasn’t been in the NHL long enough to remember the days when players skated without helmets. In fact, Powe was just 11 when former Flyer Craig MacTavish became the NHL’s last helmetless p. […]
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Flyers rally to keep streak against Islanders intact
WITH TIME running out and two points hanging in the balance, Claude Giroux was tired of waiting. He knew the Flyers wouldn’t get many more opportunities.
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In the Crease
David who? Olympics hero Sidney Crosby passed on an invitation to appear on The Late Show with David Letterman and has been taking some criticism for the supposed snub.
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Plenty of stars in Toronto’s overtime win over Boston
Luca Caputi had to share the spotlight during his big homecoming after Nikolai Kulemin stole the show with an overtime goal.
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Gomez, Darche lead Habs to win
MONTREAL – Scott Gomez had a goal and two assists, and Mathieu Darche scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night.
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Flyers bounce back to beat Isles
The streak lives.
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Flyers beat Islanders for 15th straight time (AP)
Simon Gagne fired a pass toward Mike Richards, but New York Islanders defensemen Mark Streit’s stick got in the way. The lucky deflection sent the puck past goalie Dwyane Roloson with 6:06 left to pla. […]
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Frequent Flyers: Hartnell admits, it’s been a tough season
SCOTT HARTNELL is a veteran of 661 games at hockey’s highest level. Having played in the league since he was drafted as an 18-year-old in 2000, Hartnell has essentially grown up in the NHL. For him, f. […]
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Flyers seek 15th straight over Isles
Line mates Jeff Carter and Scott Hartnell are going in different directions. One can’t miss the net; the other can’t find it.
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In the Crease
Concussions targeted Hits to the head that can cause concussions were the main topic yesterday as NHL general managers began their annual meetings in Boca Raton, Fla.
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Turco stops 49 shots as Stars beat Capitals
WASHINGTON – Marty Turco made 49 saves, Brad Richards had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in six shots early in the third period en route to a 4-3 shoot-out victory over. […]
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Stars shoot down Caps’ home win streak
Marty Turco and the rest of the Dallas Stars could have been forgiven for figuring this was a lost cause.
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Flyers try to continue dominance of Isles
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Rich Hofmann: Gagne recovering his blast from past for Flyers
BRIAN BOUCHER came and went and came back, but Simon Gagne is the only one who really bridges the Flyers’ generations. He was here when Eric Lindros and John LeClair and Eric Desjardins were stars who. […]
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Puck Headlines: Playoff goalie headaches; no NBC ratings bump (Yahoo! Sports)
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in…
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Can Steve Downie really be part of the NHL’s best line? (Yahoo! Sports)
One can argue that, overall, the Washington Capitals ‘ Ovechkin/Backstrom/Knuble trio or the San Jose Sharks…
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The Blind Side: Where the NHL must focus on hits to head (Yahoo! Sports)
Hits to the head in the NHL are apparently like snowflakes, in the sense that they’re cold and involve…
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Flyers feature Powe factor against Maple Leafs
Watching his teammates battle in Buffalo on Friday night while he sat out with a bruised foot, Darroll Powe witnessed newcomer Ville Leino make his mark on the Flyers’ first line with Jeff Carter and. […]
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Gagne boosts Flyers past Maple Leafs
Restricted by the salary cap and lack of attractive draft picks, the Flyers watched last week’s trade deadline pass without adding some pop to their offense, leaving them to quietly wonder if Simon Ga. […]
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What We Learned: Why would Olympic fans watch this nonsense? (Yahoo! Sports)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and…
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Flyers Notes: Bartulis sits out as Parent plays
Flyers Notes Oskars Bartulis received medical clearance to play last night against Toronto, but the Flyers’ rookie defenseman was not cleared by the guy who matters most – coach Peter Laviolette.
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Carcillo contributes discipline, of all things
SINCE HE PLAYED his first game as a Flyer around this time last year, Dan Carcillo has been pegged as a no-skill tough guy with a brain that rivals the Scarecrow from the “Wizard of Oz.”
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In the Crease
Savard leveled Boston Bruins center Marc Savard was carried off the ice with a concussion after being leveled by Pittsburgh forward Matt Cooke’s blindside hit with 5 minutes,
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Red Wings on a roll after five-goal second period
Pavel Datsyuk capped a five-goal second period as Detroit rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Blackhawks yesterday. Chicago’s Andrew Ladd had a hat trick, and his first goal of the game gave the Blackh. […]
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Malkin goal lifts Penguins
PITTSBURGH – Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period after former line mate Pascal Dupuis tied it, and the Pittsburgh Penguins remained unbeaten since the Olympic break by bea. […]
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Sunday’s Three Stars: More Iginla mastery; Sabres win in OT (Yahoo! Sports)
No. 1 Star: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames Fun fact: No NHL player has scored more goals against the Minnesota…
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Flyers 3, Maple Leafs 1
Photos from the Flyers Sunday night game against the Maple Leafs.
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Canadiens find winning ways on West Coast (CBC.ca)
Montreal’s Tomas Plekanec beat Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller in Round 4 of the shootout for his second goal of the game to seal a 4-3 Canadiens win on Sunday night.
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Flyers beat Maple Leafs 3-1 (AP)
Simon Gagne yelled. Dan Carcillo reacted. With time winding down in the second period, Carcillo flipped a backhand pass that Gagne deposited into the top left corner of the net. The goal, and another. […]
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Flyers defeat listless Leafs
Restricted by the salary cap and lack of attractive draft picks, the Flyers watched last week’s trade deadline pass without adding some pop to their offense, leaving them to quietly wonder if Simon Ga. […]
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Flyers beginning key homestand
The Flyers start a four-game homestand tonight against lowly Toronto, a matchup that on the surface looks like their easiest of the week.
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Inside the Flyers: Flyers’ lack of trades could pay off if . . .
When they play to their capabilities, the Flyers are a very good team. Their record since Dec. 23 – 18-8-1 entering the weekend – attests to that.
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Belanger sparks Capitals’ victory
WASHINGTON – These new guys are fitting in fine with the Washington Capitals. Eric Belanger scored his first goal for the Capitals, fellow trade-deadline pickup Joe Corvo had an assist, and NHL-leadin. […]
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In the Crease
Boogaard suspended Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard was suspended for delivering a knee hit on Edmonton forward Ryan Jones.
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Flyers Notes: Flyers’ Leino benefits from strong debut
Flyers Notes BUFFALO – It didn’t take long for forward Ville Leino to get a promotion. After being a healthy scratch for the first six games after he was acquired from Detroit, Leino scored a goal in. […]
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Flyers fall to Sabres in overtime
BUFFALO – Michael Leighton likened it to a chess match. Each strategic move had a response. No lead was safe. And there was quick back-and-forth action, impeded only three times with penalties through. […]
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Sabre Dance
BUFFALO – Seemingly in control after Mike Richards’ goal gave them a late lead, the Flyers crumbled in the waning minutes last night and dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Buffalo Sabres at the HS. […]
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In the Crease
Lapierre suspended Montreal Canadiens center Maxim Lapierre was suspended four games yesterday for a hit on San Jose Sharks center Scott Nichol.
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Detroit mashes Nashville
DETROIT – Darren Helm scored twice, and Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist in the Detroit Red Wings’ 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators last night.
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Helm scores twice as Red Wings top Predators
The Detroit Red Wings looked like a team determined to make the playoffs. Darren Helm scored twice, and Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist in Detroit’s 5-2 victory over visiting Nashville last nig. […]
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Connolly scores in OT for Sabres (AP)
Adam Mair was glad to help Tim Connolly gain some redemption from an earlier gaffe. Mair sent the game into overtime just under 3 minutes after Connolly’s costly turnover ended up in Buffalo’s net, an. […]
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Flyers fall to Sabres in OT
BUFFALO – Seemingly in control after Mike Richards’ goal gave them a late 2-1 lead, the Flyers crumbled in the waning minutes Friday night and dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Buffalo Sabres at. […]
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Sabres 3, Flyers 2
The Sabres defeated the Flyers 3-2 in overtime.
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Playoff Probabilities
Statistically speaking, here are the Flyers’ playoff probabilities over the final 20 games.
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The Race in the East: Why Atlanta’s a solid bet for playoffs (Yahoo! Sports)
The Olympic torch has been snuffed. The trade dud deadline has passed. The focus is squarely on the playoff races…
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Bob Ford: Fighting is hockey’s problem
Even in retrospect, nearly a week after all the buzz surrounding the Olympic gold-medal hockey game between the U.S. team and Canada has subsided, the viewership numbers for that matchup are still sta. […]
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Flyers-Sabres could be playoff preview
BUFFALO – A lot of things can change in the final five-plus weeks of the regular season, but tonight’s meeting between the Flyers and Buffalo Sabres could be a first-round playoff preview – and a goal. […]
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One man should know: Emery will play again after surgery
BUFFALO – Jeff Slanker is not a doctor. And he did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
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In the Crease
Raffi and the Sabres Newly arrived Raffi Torres will bring Buffalo a combination of grit and offensive punch, but Sabres coach Lindy Ruff put the responsibility on his veteran core players to turn aro. […]
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Penguins slip past Rangers in overtime
NEW YORK – Jordon Staal scored a power-play goal 3 minutes, 42 seconds into overtime on Pittsburgh’s 55th shot at Henrik Lundqvist, and the Penguins outlasted the New York Rangers, 5-4, last night.
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Rangers’ Lundqvist makes 50 saves, but Pens prevail
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped only eight of 12 shots, but was let off the hook by his high-scoring teammates. Henrik Lundqvist made a career-best 50 saves and had only a hard-luck loss to show for it.
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Solving the 6 biggest mysteries from the 2010 NHL trade deadline (Yahoo! Sports)
According to our Yahoo! Sports NHL poll this morning, puckheads believe that the Phoenix Coyotes have improved…
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Wednesday’s Three Stars: Booth’s revenge; night of goalie failure (Yahoo! Sports)
No. 1 Star: David Booth, Florida Panthers It was Booth’s first game against the Philadelphia Flyers since…
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Frolik scores twice in Panthers’ win (AP)
David Booth wasted little time in settling a score, then helped the Florida Panthers snap their longest losing streak of the season. David Booth had a goal and three assists and the Panthers snapped a. […]
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Video: Booth seeks out Richards, takes out frustrations (Yahoo! Sports)
Because of one hit back in October, Florida Panthers forward David Booth missed 45 games and his opportunity to…
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Puck Daddy’s 2010 NHL Trade Deadline Report Cards (Yahoo! Sports)
There were 30 trades made on and around NHL Trade Deadline Day 2010, all of them seemingly involving…
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Puck Daddy’s 2010 NHL Trade Deadline Live Blog, Hour 5 (Yahoo! Sports)
(Ed. Note: We’re live blogging every hour of the NHL trade deadline until its completion at 3 p.m.
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Puck Daddy’s 2010 NHL Trade Deadline Live Blog, Hour 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
(Ed. Note: We’re live blogging every hour of the NHL trade deadline until its completion at 3 p.m.
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Puck Daddy’s 2010 NHL Trade Deadline Live Blog, Hour 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
(Ed. Note: We’re live blogging every hour of the NHL trade deadline until its completion at 3 p.m.
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Flyers looking for goaltender? (Yahoo! Sports)
The Philadelphia Flyers may have a new man in the net by the time the day is over and it could be Dwayne Roloson…
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Puck Daddy’s 2010 Trade Deadline Chatter Box, Day 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
Day 1 of the Puck Daddy Chatter Box saw rumors fly about the GM Garth Snow’s New York Islanders and the…
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Rumours swirl, networks prepare as NHL trade deadline looms: 3 p.m. ET Wednesday (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO – Aaron Ward is pretty sure something is going to happen. The veteran Carolina Hurricanes defenceman is not sure what that will mean, or where he will land when the NHL trade deadline tolls, b. […]
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Richards has 4 points in Flyers’ win vs. Lightning (AP)
The Philadelphia Flyers completed their domination of Tampa Bay this season with a rout. Mike Richards had a goal and three assists, and the Flyers used a five-goal third period to win their fifth str. […]
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Flyers G Emery out for season (AP)
Ray Emery’s second chance in the NHL ended prematurely. The Philadelphia Flyers goalie needs surgery to repair his right hip and will miss the rest of the season. “It’s not good,” Emery said Tuesday n. […]
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Emery out for season; Flyers standing pat with goalies? (Yahoo! Sports)
It’s not fair to Ray Emery to call his signing a mistake, because a 2.64 GAA and a .910 save percentage in…