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Flyerdelphia’s Week in Review (Week Ending 3/29)

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This past week on Flyerdelphia, we previewed, recapped, and analyzed the Flyers games of the week, looked at two signings that the team made, checked on the minor leagues and the NCAA, and provided some humor (because, let’s face it, we needed it after the win streak was broken). Read on to see all of Flyerdelphia’s pieces for the week, in case you missed them.

 

Saturday, March 22nd

Kevin Durso previewed the Flyers’ afternoon matchup against the NHL-leading St. Louis Blues: Game 70 Preview: Flyers host league-leading Blues

Kim Pollock delivered the recap of the 4-1 Flyers victory over the Blues that extended their win streak to five games: Flyers win fifth straight game, send St. Louis home with the blues

Kevin Durso reported on Michael Raffl’s extension: Flyers, Raffl agree to multi-year extension

 

Sunday, March 23rd

Mike Watson took us back to just a few short years ago, when the Flyers made one of their best signings in recent times: This Week in Flyers' History: Week Ending March 29th

Kevin Durso discussed the comments from St. Louis’ coach Ken Hitchcock and captain David Backes following the Flyers/Blues game: Morning After: Backes, Hitchcock offer high praise for streaking Flyers

Nick Dobrowolski looked ahead to the Flyers’ opponents of the week: Flight Plan: Stepping Up at the Right Time

Kevin Durso reported on the call-up of Tye McGinn after Steve Downie sustained an injury: Downie day-to-day, Flyers recall McGinn

 

Monday, March 24th

Craig Forsythe provided information on the Bruins’ win streak, the playoffs, and more: Looking at the League: Bruins’ winning streak, Reimer’s agent, Stajan’s emotional goal, and the playoffs nearing

Dain Stiles recapped the Flyers news of the previous few days: Around the Net March 24, 2014: Flyers sweep weekend contests, host Kings tonight; Raffl signs extension, more

Craig Forsythe previewed the Flyers’ evening matchup against Los Angeles: Game 71 Preview: Los Angeles Kings @ Philadelphia Flyers

Craig followed up with the recap, in which the Flyers’ win streak was snapped: King leads Kings past Flyers for 3-2 road win

 

Tuesday, March 25th

Craig Forsythe looked at the signing of Robert Hagg and gave updates on the CHL and NCAA playoffs: Future Flyers Report: Hagg joins the organization, CHL and NCAA postseason updates

Kevin Durso discussed how the Flyers’ real challenge laid ahead: Morning After: Flyers real test begins with Rangers

Rob Riches examined the best returns of ex-Flyers to Philadelphia: Flyers Five: Returns to Philly

 

Wednesday, March 26th

Kim Pollock presented a playlist of songs frequently heard at Flyers games: Flyer'd Up! 2014 Edition: A Flyers Playlist

Steve Jacot revealed the secret in-game giveaways that the Flyers have been keeping from fans: Lost Season Giveaways

Tom Zulewski previewed the NCAA Men’s Hockey tournament: 2014 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament Preview

Kevin Durso previewed the big game between the Flyers and the Rangers: Game 72 Preview: Flyers, Rangers meet in potential playoff preview

Kevin reported on the naming of Bobby Clarke to the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee: Flyers Hall-of-Famer Clarke named to HHOF selection committee

And Kevin discussed the second Flyers loss in a row: Lundqvist, Rangers stymie Flyers in loss

 

Thursday, March 27th

Craig Forsythe introduced the Flyers’ second new signing of the week, UNH’s Kevin Doumas: Who is Kevin Goumas?

Kevin Durso looked at how the Flyers talked a big game, but fell flat: Morning After: Big talk, small result for Flyers

Tom Zulewski took a look at Boston College’s Alex Tuch: 2014 Draft Eligibles: Is Boston College commit Alex Tuch the next John LeClair?

Craig Forsythe reported on the suspension of Anthony Stolarz: Stolarz suspended eight games by the OHL

 

Friday, March 28th

Nick Dobrowolski reminded us of the terrible idea that was #AskNeal: Hockey Hilarity: What Were the Pittsburgh Penguins' PR Folks Thinking?

Stephane Hardinger presented the first #AskSteezy mailbag: #AskSteezy, Volume 1: Defensemen, Facial Hair, and Vinny

Dain Stiles provided links to various articles regarding the team: Around the Net March 28, 2014: Flyers look to rebound against Leafs; Vinny moved to the 4th line

Craig Forsythe previewed the Flyers’ primetime matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs: Game 73 Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Philadelphia Flyers

Hal Greenblatt provided the recap of Philadelphia's win over Toronto, ending their losing streak at two: Flyers Crumple Leafs Late; Win 4-2