Around the Net February 7,2014: Mr. Snider hates the Olympics; Flyers beat Avalanche, host Calgary tomorrow; Trade rumors

Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Snider mad over Giroux snub, Olympics Mr. Snider voiced his displeasure over his star player not playing in Sochi and his general dislike of the Olympics:[CSNPhilly-Tim Panaccio] [Broad Street Hockey-Kurt R.] [Puck Daddy- Greg […]

Dain Stiles  •  07 Feb 2014
Snider: ‘Olympics is a farce’

Ed Snider ripped the Olympic selection process and NHL participation on Thursday night following the Flyers 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. (Photo Courtesy of Philadelphia Sports Writers Association) It's usually a rarity to see Chairman Ed Snider in the Flyers locker room following a regular-season game. On Thursday, Snider spoke to the media. It […]

Kevin Durso  •  07 Feb 2014
In Memoriam: Keith Allen (1923-2014)

Keith Allen, who passed away on Tuesday at age 90, served as the architect of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Flyers teams in the 1970s. (Photo Courtesy of CBSSports.com) At the epicenter of the Philadelphia Flyers franchise was the first head coach and one of the earliest faces of the franchise, synonymous with Ed Snider, […]

Kevin Durso  •  07 Feb 2014