The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have signed 2014 First-Round draft pick, defenseman Travis Sanheim, to an entry-level contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. After appearing in rookie and main Flyers training camp, Sanheim was returned to the Calgary ...
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Giroux Returns to Practice as Flyers Make Roster Cuts
Flyers captain Claude Giroux made an earlier-than-expected return to practice Thursday morning. Philadelphia also announced that the team has reduced their training camp roster by 22 players, according to general manager Ron Hextall. A total of 39 players remain in ...
Read More »Hextall Addresses Media With Timonen Regarding Defenseman’s Health
Report From Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall, alongside Kimmo Timonen called a press conference late Thursday afternoon to discuss the defenseman’s health and injury update to reporters. “I wish we were here to announce that Kimmo was here to continue ...
Read More »Former Flyer GM Holmgren Honored for ‘Outstanding Hockey Service’
Report From NHL Accomplished NHL executive Bill Daly and former player, coach, current Flyers executive Paul Holmgren have been named recipients of the 2014 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The award, one of ...
Read More »Flyers Announce Training Camp Schedule
The Philadelphia Flyers will open their 2014 training camp on Friday, September 19 with on-ice sessions at Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, NJ, according to general manager Ron Hextall. The 2014 training camp will begin with three straight ...
Read More »Flyers, Rinaldo Agree to Contract Extension
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 5-11, 185-lb left wing Zac Rinaldo to a two-year contract extension, according to general manager Ron Hextall. MORE ON RINALDO WATCH: Rinaldo crushes Kyle Clifford WATCH: Rinaldo fires a laser over Lieuwen ...
Read More »Flyers Retain Brandon Manning With 1-Year Deal
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed restricted free-agent defenseman Brandon Manning to a one-year contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Manning, 24 (6/4/1990), appeared in 73 games for the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, last ...
Read More »Flyers Sign Defenseman Del Zotto in Wake of Timonen’s Condition
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with free agent defenseman Michael Del Zotto on a one-year contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Del Zotto, 24 (6/4/1990), most recently played for the Nashville Predators, where he ...
Read More »Kimmo Timonen Being Treated for Blood Clots
The following statement is an injury update from Flyers GM Ron Hextall: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lower right leg and in both lungs. Kimmo is currently being treated for this disorder back ...
Read More »Lindros, LeClair, Desjardins Entering Flyers’ HOF Together
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers will induct Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Eric Desjardins into the Flyers Hall of Fame during the 2014-15 season, according to team president Paul Holmgren. Lindros and LeClair will be inducted on Thursday, November 20 prior to the ...
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