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Flyers to bring back Leighton Wed Jun 30 16:09:53 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a two-year contract, just one day before the NHL's free agency period begins. According to CSNPhilly.com, the deal is for $3.1 million over the two years. Leighton, 29, shined in the Flyers' run to the Stanley Cup Finals as he started the final 13 games after relieving an injured Brian Boucher in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston. He went on to post an 8-3 r
Flyers deal Hamhuis' rights to Penguins Fri Jun 25 23:20:13 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers have dealt the rights to free agent defenseman Dan Hamhuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for the Pens' third-round pick in the 2011 draft. The deal was announced on the Flyers' twitter page on Friday, minutes after the completion of the first round of the 2010 draft in Los Angeles. Hamhuis, an unrestricted free agent, was originally dealt from Nashville to Philadelphia on June 19 along with a conditional draft pick for defense
2010 NHL Entry Draft: Players to Watch Mon Jun 21 17:20:17 2010 EST
ed this weekend won't be making any kind of impact for NHL teams over the next few years, but there is proven professional talent to be had at the draft. That trade-market talent can wind up paying off big in next year's playoffs. Just ask Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren, who pulled off a draft-day deal with Anaheim last year to land mammoth defenseman Chris Pronger. Of course, Pronger was exceptional at the back end this spring in leading Philly to a Stanley Cup Finals berth,
Flyers acquire rights to coveted Hamhuis from Predators Sat Jun 19 13:56:01 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Dan Hamhuis from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Ryan Parent. The Flyers have exclusive negotiation rights until July 1 to sign the coveted defenseman. If Philadelphia is not successful and Hamhuis signs with another team, the Flyers will receive a conditional draft pick from the Predators. Hamhuis, 27, registered five goals and 24 points in 78 regular-seaso
Flyers' Briere suffers minor injuries in crash Thu Jun 17 18:27:54 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Flyers forward Daniel Briere and his son were involved in a highway crash early Thursday morning. "I was in a car accident in New York," Briere offered in a statement on the Flyers' website Thursday afternoon. "I was driving home to visit family and friends back in Canada when I got into an accident. My youngest son (Cameron) and I are both okay. We are doing fine." The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Briere's SUV collided with a tractor- tra
Report: Flyers' Briere suffers minor injuries in crash Thu Jun 17 14:31:41 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Flyers forward Daniel Briere reportedly suffered minor injuries when he and his son were involved in a highway crash early Thursday morning. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Briere's SUV collided with a tractor- trailer on Interstate 81 near Binghamton, New York shortly after midnight. The report, citing New York State Police, said a drowsy Briere drifted right while passing the tractor-trailer and collided with it. The report said Briere'
Flyers give Backlund multi-year extension Tue Jun 15 17:13:45 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers signed goaltending prospect Johan Backlund to a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 28-year-old spent most of last season with the Flyers' American Hockey League club in Adirondack, going 21-17-2 with a 2.79 goals against average. He made his NHL debut on March 27, losing a 4-1 decision to Pittsburgh and giving up three goals. Backlund also saw action in Game 3 of the Eas
Hawks end drought as TV ratings skyrocket Fri Jun 11 12:09:55 2010 EST
since the days of Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, the Chicago Blackhawks have delivered the Windy City a championship. The 2009-10 Blackhawks will have their name etched on Lord Stanley's Cup after a highly entertaining final round against the Philadelphia Flyers. Chicago's first title since 1961 was not just a great development for Blackhawks fans, but the Stanley Cup Finals also turned out to be a TV ratings bonanza for the NHL in the United States. After the Blackhawks clinched the title Wednesd
Flyers title chase at 35 years, and counting Thu Jun 10 13:06:00 2010 EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -In a season in which they seemingly mastered the art of the comeback, the Philadelphia Flyers are dealing with falling one rally short.

The Chicago Blackhawks put a sudden end to the Flyers' unlikely playoff run Wednesday with an overtime goal in Game 6 for their first Stanley Cup title since 1961.

Make it 35 years and counting for the Flyers in their pursuit of a third championship.

Philadelphia persevered through plenty of obstacles, overcoming the season-ending inj

Blackhawks claim Cup in OT to end 49-year drought Thu Jun 10 00:14:02 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Patrick Kane's goal 4:10 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers to take a deciding Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Kane shot from a sharp angle along the left wing, and managed to sneak a low shot through Flyers goaltender Michael Leighton, touching off a wild celebration by the visitors, who claimed their first championship since 1961. Philadelphia put up a valiant fight, tying the game with 3:59
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