Tag: R.J. Umberger
Former Flyer Scott Hartnell Announces Retirement
| 4 Comments on Former Flyer Scott Hartnell Announces RetirementAnother member of the 2010 Eastern Conference Championship team is hanging up the skates for good. Scott Hartnell, a Flyer for seven years of his 17-year career, announced his retirement on Monday.
Read more »Flyers close regular season with win over Islanders
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images It had the feel of a preseason game. Claude Giroux, Steve Mason, Wayne Simmonds and…
Read more »Flyers-Penguins: Game 70 Preview
| Leave a CommentThe battle of PA resumes in Philly (Photo courtesy of Kate Frese/Kate Frese Photography) The Philadelphia Flyers (34-23-12) look to…
Read more »The ‘Ghosts’ of Flyers Calder Candidates past
| 1 Comment on The ‘Ghosts’ of Flyers Calder Candidates pastNo Philadelphia Flyers rookie has ever won the Calder Trophy. It is not that they have not had their share…
Read more »Voracek out Saturday, Giroux’s status unknown
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images The Flyers are getting bit by the injury bug at the wrong time and to…
Read more »If Hextall and Flyers are selling, who are the options?
| Leave a CommentWith the NHL Trade Deadline approaching on Monday at 3 p.m., Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall seems to have…
Read more »Flyers-Maple Leafs: By the Numbers
| Leave a CommentGhost extends points streak in OT win Embed from Getty Images Game Events [Mouse-over image for goal details}…
Read more »Is there good reason for Dave Hakstol to keep R.J. Umberger in lineup?
| 2 Comments on Is there good reason for Dave Hakstol to keep R.J. Umberger in lineup?Embed from Getty Images One of my favorite Simpsons quotes is a classic regarding Krusty's profligacy. "You took all…
Read more »Flyers-Devils: Postgame Perspective
| Leave a CommentLate-game response gives Flyers important regulation win Embed from Getty Images Jake Voracek laid it out several hours before…
Read more »Flyers score 4 in 3rd to down Devils
| 1 Comment on Flyers score 4 in 3rd to down DevilsEmbed from Getty Images With 8:27 remaining, the Flyers had a chance to shift the special teams game into…
Read more »Flyers-Sabres: By the Numbers
| Leave a CommentFlyers get back on track against Sabres Embed from Getty Images Game Events [Mouse-over image for goal details}…
Read more »Flyers-Sabres: Postgame Perspective
| 1 Comment on Flyers-Sabres: Postgame PerspectiveUmberger's 1st relaxes team in blowout win as Flyers look to build on momentum Embed from Getty Images If…
Read more »Flyers-Rangers: Game 50 Preview
| Leave a CommentFlyers look to keep rolling as they host Rangers Embed from Getty Images With the Flyers now riding a…
Read more »Couturier out 4 weeks with lower-body injury
| 1 Comment on Couturier out 4 weeks with lower-body injuryEmbed from Getty Images The Flyers potential playoff hopes may have suffered a major blow. In just his second…
Read more »Flyers-Canadiens: Game 48 Preview
| Leave a CommentFlyers host Canadiens out of All-Star break Embed from Getty Images The All-Star break is over and now the stretch…
Read more »The Flyers deadline decision: buy, sell or stand pat?
| 1 Comment on The Flyers deadline decision: buy, sell or stand pat?Embed from Getty Images Slated for Leap Day 2016, the NHL trade deadline is just one month away as…
Read more »Flyers-Capitals: Game 47 Preview
| Leave a CommentAfter three straight regulation losses, Flyers get test in NHL-leading Capitals Embed from Getty Images January opened with the…
Read more »Flyers-Bruins: Game 46 Preview
| Leave a CommentFlyers return to host Bruins; Manning, Weal in, Gagner out Embed from Getty Images Monday night marks the return to…
Read more »Friday Odds and Ends from a Flyers Lens
| Leave a Comment1) If there was ever a doubt as to how much Sean Couturier means to the Philadelphia Flyers, the second…
Read more »Is Flyers Jordan Weal set to debut on Thursday?
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images Make way for the newest Flyer. It sounds like Jordan Weal is going to get…
Read more »Postgame Perspective: A devastating loss for rolling Flyers
| 1 Comment on Postgame Perspective: A devastating loss for rolling FlyersEmbed from Getty Images What happened to the Flyers on Tuesday night is what happens to all teams throughout…
Read more »By the Numbers: Flyers get 2 points with rare shootout win
| 1 Comment on By the Numbers: Flyers get 2 points with rare shootout winGame Story This game was thrown out of any normal rhythm early, as Ryan White threw a late, high hit…
Read more »Flyers First Half Report Card: Grading the Flyers 41 games in
| Leave a CommentThe first half of the season has come and gone for the Flyers and they are both in a good…
Read more »A Factor-by-Factor Breakdown of Flyers trade with Kings
| Leave a CommentOn Wednesday, the Flyers traded impending unrestricted free agent defenseman Luke Schenn and seldom-used veteran forward Vincent Lecavalier to the Los…
Read more »By the Numbers: Flyers strong play earns 2nd straight win
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images The Flyers got off to a good start, putting 15 shots on goal in the…
Read more »Ron Hextall does it again for Flyers
| 1 Comment on Ron Hextall does it again for FlyersEmbed from Getty Images Wednesday was Ed Snider’s 83rd birthday. GM Ron Hextall gave him a pretty good gift: cap…
Read more »Gagner never given honest chance with Flyers
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images When the Philadelphia Flyers made the Sam Gagner trade this summer, it was always more…
Read more »Pavelski nets 2, Flyers fall to Sharks to end 2015 on sour note
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images West coast trips have not been kind to the Flyers in recent years, especially when…
Read more »‘One-goal’ Voracek won’t be revived on current line
| Leave a CommentThey have passed the quarter pole and approaching the halfway point of the season. The Flyers season, now 28 games…
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