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Denise Mroz

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Articles by Denise Mroz (29)

Choosing a Starter: Performances by both goalies giving Flyers good problem

Being a goalie is an important role in the NHL. Many factors of a game rely on the ability of the goalie. If a starting goalie is injured, it is dire to have an efficient player replace him, and do it well so the general manager, coach, team and fans have confidence. The back-up goalie […]

Denise Mroz  •  07 Dec 2015
First-line Thoughts: Will Hakstol keep Giroux and Voracek separated?

Ryan White skated off the ice during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes with the result of an upper-body injury predicted to last two-to-four weeks. In an attempt to adjust, head coach Dave Hakstol placed Jake Voracek on the third line. With his absence of the first line, Brayden Schenn and Michael Raffl have stepped up […]

Denise Mroz  •  30 Nov 2015
‘The New Rinaldo’: Why Radko Gudas is so much more

  View image | gettyimages.com When Zac Rinaldo was traded to the Boston Bruins for a third-round pick there were some mixed reactions from Philly fans, but it was generally met with support and excitement. As much as he brought ferocity, energy, and physicality to the game, he was not an asset to the team. […]

Denise Mroz  •  23 Nov 2015
Dream Big: Trade scenarios that would be quicker fixes for Flyers

As the Philadelphia Flyers crawled out of their six-game losing streak with a win against the Winnipeg Jets, fans can finally be hopeful. With improving power-play action, offense hopefully getting fire under their skates and scoring and defense carrying pucks with no turnovers, one may dream of improvements. Dream of quick improvements. Here are three […]

Denise Mroz  •  09 Nov 2015
Flyers feeling deja vu, something has to give

  View image | gettyimages.com Take in these stats. Defenseman Mark Streit leads the team in points with seven in 10 games. Defenseman Luke Schenn has more goals, one, and more points, four, than Jake Voracek — no goals and three points — and Schenn has been a healthy scratch for four games. Expected secondary scorers are […]

Denise Mroz  •  02 Nov 2015
A celebration for Danny Briere

  View image | gettyimages.com There is no doubt that on Tuesday night the Wells Fargo Center will be jam-packed when the Philadelphia Flyers host the Buffalo Sabres, but it won’t be just for the contest between the two teams. It will be crowded because of Danny Briere. Briere will be honored by the Flyers […]

Denise Mroz  •  26 Oct 2015
Rest Never Hurt Anyone: 5 reasons why Flyers will be fine

Since last Wednesday's win over the Blackhawks, many have been talking about the dreaded five-day break the Flyers faced through the weekend. But why all the worry? Think about it, a five-day break from the grind. Who wouldn’t be rejuvenated and ready to give his or her best when they returned to work? The Flyers […]

Denise Mroz  •  19 Oct 2015
Steve Mason: Great expectations for Flyers

Some say Steve Mason has what it takes to become a choice player in the ranks of Henrik Lundqvist or Carey Price. He had a good start in the 2015-16 season opener against Tampa Bay with 29 saves on 32 shots. With the devastating loss in overtime, all hopes were to win the second game […]

Denise Mroz  •  12 Oct 2015
Brayden Schenn a key piece to Flyers puzzle

Critics in the world of the Philadelphia Flyers love to rumble his name off their tongues. Some say he isn’t living up to his potential, or pulling his weight. But let's put this out there right now: Brayden Schenn will be a key piece to the Flyers’ team this season. 

Denise Mroz  •  04 Oct 2015