The Broad Street Blog

John LeClair Tapped for US Hockey Hall of Fame

James — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:32:30 +0000

The United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced its inductee Class of 2009 and among the names is John LeClair. LeClair, one of the Flyers greats, played in Philadelphia for ten years.

2010 Winter Classic — Flyers, Bruins & Fenway Park

James — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:36:29 +0000

The rumors are true and on January 1, 2010, the Flyers and Bruins will face-off at Fenway Park in the 2010 Winter Classic.

Special Announcement Involving The NHL and Fenway Park This Week

James — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:33:47 +0000

On Friday, the NHL posted a press release about an announcement Fenway Park this Wednesday July 15 about a special event. Fenway Park & the Boston Bruins being the host of the 2010 Winter Classic.

Flyers Sign Chris Pronger To Multi-Year Extension

James — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:17:41 +0000

News has come out that the Flyers have signed defenseman Chris Pronger to a multi-year contract extension. Pronger was acquired on June 26th in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.

Chris Pronger In Town

James — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:50:37 +0000

Chris Pronger was in town today for his introductory press conference and was confident about what he brings to the Flyers.

2009 Free Agent Moves

James — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:59:05 +0000

2009 Free Agency is here and Paul Holmgren has continued to re-tool the Philadelphia Flyers. It started with a trade to acquire veteran defenseman Chris Pronger and continued with the signings of forward Ian Laperierre and backup goaltender, and former Flyer, Brian Boucher.

Pronger A Great Addition to the Flyers, Loss Of Sbisa Still Stings

James — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:47:31 +0000

It's been a week since Flyer's GM Paul Holmgren made a deal with the Anaheim Ducks which sent Joffery Lupul, Luca Sbisa & 2 first round picks to the Ducks in exchange for veteran defenseman Chris Pronger.

Monday Morning Ramblings — 2/16/2009

James — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:21:30 +0000

Mike Richards shorthanded goal, during a 5 on 3 Rangers power play, makes him the only NHL player to score 3 career shorthanded goals when down two players.

NBC’s Coverage Of The NHL Still Sucks

James — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:35:47 +0000

Unfortunately for the fans, and potential fans, of the NHL, today’s game between the Flyers and Rangers was covered by NBC and the dynamic duo of Mike Emrick and Eddie Olczyk.

Flyers Shutdown Both New York Teams

James — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:25:55 +0000

It was a New York weekend for the Flyers. It started off with a Saturday afternoon matinee against the Islanders. Sunday saw a trip up to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers, a team the Flyers haven’t seen since the opener of the season. Coming into the game, the Flyers led the Rangers by a point in the Atlantic Division.