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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Mason Breaks Finger Playing in Ontario
Report From Philadelphia Flyers Flyers general manager Ron Hextall gave the following injury update on goaltender Steve Mason “Steve Mason broke his right pinky finger playing hockey in Oakville, Ontario on Sunday, July 27. Mason will miss approximately two (2) weeks of on-ice training ...
Read More »Flyers to Get Lots of National TV Exposure in ’14-15
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The National Hockey League and NBC today announced the television network’s national broadcast schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season, including telecasts slated for both NBC and the NBC Sports Network. The Flyers will be featured on ...
Read More »Giroux Offers Apology, Hextall Issues Statement on Incident
The following is a statement from Claude Giroux and general manager Ron Hextall: “I regret my actions on Canada Day and sincerely apologize to my fans, teammates and the Philadelphia Flyers organization for my misguided attempt at humor. Following an ...
Read More »Flyers Trade McGinn to Sharks for Draft Pick
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the San Jose Sharks’ third round draft pick in 2015 in exchange for forward Tye McGinn, according to general manager Ron Hextall. McGinn, 23 (7/29/1990) appeared in 18 games this past season with the Flyers, ...
Read More »Flyers Sign Columbus D Schultz, add winger & forward
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 6-1, 200-lb unrestricted free agent defenseman Nick Schultz to a one-year contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Schultz, 31 (8/25/1982), comes to the Flyers with 880 games of NHL experience ...
Read More »Claude Giroux Reportedly Arrested for Groping Male Cop
Multiple reports surfaced July 2 claiming that Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux has been arrested for inappropriately touching a male Canadian police officer. Click here for one such report, which claims alcohol was involved and that Giroux spent a night ...
Read More »Flyers Re-sign Emery & Akeson; Acquire Goalie Zepp
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed 6-2, 196-lb goaltender Ray Emery to a one-year contract and have signed 6-1, 194-lb goaltender Rob Zepp to a one-year, two-way contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Emery, 31 (9/28/1982), returns to the Flyers ...
Read More »Flyers Make 5 Selections On Draft Day 2
The Philadelphia Flyers were more offensive-minded on the second day of the NHL Draft in the Wells Fargo center in South Philly June 28, taking a forward, winger and center while selecting another two defenseman. Click the links below for ...
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