Nothing exciting to report lately

There's been nothing really to report. Sports in Philly have been boring if not depressing. The Eagles are eliminated from the playoffs, the Flyers are on a 6-game losing streak (2 points), and the Sixers are having another dismal season. The only bright spot is the Phillies can't depress us with blowing it even though their front office has been dormant other than siging Jenkins and Taguchi and trading for Lidge.

Other news...
-Prior signs one year deal to Padres
-Pats/Giants to be aired on national TV
-Blazers are on an 11-game win-streak
-MSU punishes five players from bowl game for accademic violations after 36 from FSU got banned for cheating

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Flyers Win, Sixers Lose

Does Snider care about the Sixers?

Last night the 76ers lost to the Utah Jazz 106-95. The Sixers coming off a nice win last night over the Bucks failed to come out with the same intensity. After down 13-2 early, they battled back and held the league through much of the first half, but fell behind by 5 at half time and never inched closer. They have yet to win consecutive games all season. National League MVP Jimmy Rollins was at the game.

In positive news, the Philadelphia Flyers welcomed Derian Hatcher back to the line-up and he put the Flyers on the board first in the second period. Kimmo Timonen and Mike Knuble, who had a goal and 2 assists, on the night added two more goals for the Flyers to beat the Hurricanes 3-1. Biron was phenomenal in the win as he had 40 saves.

Thanks to the NHL and Youtube, you are left with highlights from the game.

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Flyers Sign Coburn to 2 year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Braydon Coburn to a two-year extension believed to be worth $2.6 million ($1.3 annual cap hit.).

“Braydon is a good young defenseman that we believe will continue to get better,” said Holmgren in making the announcement.

"It feels good, absolutely,” said Coburn. “This really was not planned. The Flyers just contacted my agent and said that they were interested in getting a deal done right now and so that is what we did. I'm excited.”

Philadelphia Flyers

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Another Exaggeration

Scott Hartnell has suffered the wrath of the Flyers' reputation with the NHL after he was suspended for two games because another Bruins player put himself in a situation to be hurt.



Listen to the over-exaggeration of the Bruins announcers. Watch in slow motion where Hartnell tries to slow up.

Well with this suspension, we may see Downie brought up.

The NHL is such a fucking joke.

In other news

Simon Gagne might be out another month.

Gagne began to exercise last week, but when his symptoms returned following the elevation of his heart rate, the Flyers winger was told to rest.

Danny Briere has been awarded with the First Star for last week. He led all players in scoring last week with 8 points (5 goals, 3 assists).

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Is Randy Jones A Target?

Tonight, the Boston Bruins are in town for the first face off since the Randy Jones-Patrice Bergeron incident. If you don't remember:



You have to wonder if Randy Jones will be a target of retaliation tonight as Patrice Bergeron has yet to play since his head slammed into the boards. Lucic and Thornton are out for Boston, so the 'tough' guys are pretty much out for Boston.

Also, if there will be any retaliation, I expect it to take place back up in Boston on March 15th.

Tune in tonight at 7 on ComcastSportsnet.

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Vote for Mike Richards!

Mike Richards has been left off the all-star ballot. The Flyers foward has 21 points in 19 games and has become one of the better two-way forwards in the game.

Goto either of the following sites:
VoteMikeRichards.com
VoteforRichards08.com

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The Flyers Remain Undefeated At Home

Last night, the Flyers extended their home winning streak to five games (5-0 on the season) by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. The Flyers received a goal and 3 assists from Kimmo Timonen and a goal and 2 assists from Daniel Briere. Also, Mike Richards added 3 assists for the Flyers and Scott Hartnell scored his first goal as a Flyer.

The Flyers continue their homestand tomorrow against the New York Islanders.

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Flyers Win!

Last night, the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1, giving them their first victory against Pittsburgh in two seasons. The Flyers got it started early with a goal by Joffrey Lupul (5th) 28 seconds into the game. Five minutes later, the Flyers tallied another goal as Jeff Carter (7th) received a great pass from Scott Hartnell in the slot. Mike Richards (9th) added the Flyers third goal in the second period after he put a wrist shot past Sabourin on a 2 on 1 break. Jason Smith had his first assist as a Flyer on Richard's goal.

The Flyers finally set the tempo in the first period and they never looked back. They outplayed the Penguins the entire night. Marty Biron made 26 saves in the victory. Also, the Flyers were the first team all season to kill every penalty against the Penguins.

The Flyers make their first visit ever to the Prudential Center in Newark tomorrow to face the Devils. The game is on ComcastSportsnet beginning at 7pm.

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Flyers/Sixers tonight

Tonight, everyone can watch the 76ers host the Charlotte Bobcats on CSN @ 7.

Also, the Flyers will be in Pittsburgh playing the Penguins. The game will be shown on CN8 beginning at 8.

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Shut Out!

Last night, the Flyers continued their bad first period play and lost to the rival New York Rangers, 2-0. It was the first time the Flyers were shut out this season. The Flyers fell to 2-4 on their 8 game road trip.

They continue their road trip Wednesday against Sid the Kid and the Penguins.

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Flyers-Rags tonight

The only winning franchise in Philadelphia in current time plays tonight against the New York Rangers. Watch your Flyers on Versus beginning at 7:00 PM.

Be prepared, Bill Clement will be in the press box tonight.

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Friday Night Round-up

Flyers Win...The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals by a score of 3-2 on the road last night. They got goals from Briere, Richards, and Umberger. Niittymaki stopped 24 shots to pick up his first win of the season.

Sixers Win...The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their first win of the season last night. Andre Miller led the sixers with 25 to beat the Chicago Bulls 96-85. Iguodala had another great game: 22 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. Dalembert added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The Sixers as a team shot poorly, but they out rebounded Chicago 55-36.

Temple win streak snapped...Temple Football's 3 game winning streak was snapped last night as they lost 23-7 to Ohio University. Kalvin McRae ran for 151 yards to pace the Bobcats.

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A Flyers Defeat!

Last night, the Flyers lost for the third time in four games (1-3 on current 8 game road trip) and they looked pretty bad doing it. The Canadians (5-2 win), continually beat us to the puck and delievered the big hits. Mike Richards and Scottie Upshall scored for the Flyers

The Flyers continue their road woes tonight in Washington. The game tonight will be televised on Comcast Sportsnet beginning at 7pm.

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Derian Hatcher Out For a Month

The Philadelphia Flyers big, slow defenseman, Derian Hatcher, has had surgery on his ailing knee and he is expected to miss up to a month. The Flyers have called up Nate Guenin from the Phantoms to replace him. ESPN

Also, Simon Gagne is still out as he failed his concussion test.

Want some good injury news? Fan favorite, Scottie Upshall returns to action tonight to give the Flyers wingers a much needed boost. Watch him and the rest of the Flyers play tonight vs Montreal on Comcast Sportsnet. The game starts at 7:30.

Also, if you're bored, check out the Phantoms. They're 8-1-0 in the AHL right now, holding a 5 point lead in the AHL's East Division.

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Gagne Must Pass the Test

Before Simon Gagne can return to practice, he must pass the concussion test. He will be taking the test this morning. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Broad Street Bullies

As you may have heard over the weekend, Randy Jones hit Patrice Bergeron from behind and for awhile it looked like Bergeron was dead on the ice. Randy Jones received a 5 minute major and a game misconduct. There has been plenty of talk about another suspension, but there is no way that the Jones suspension should be anymore than undetermined suspension, if any, for this hit. Volchenkov hits Booth.

What do you think Jones suspension should be, if any?

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...Oh Florida

The Flyers went 0 for Florida to start of their 8 game road trip. Now, the 6-3-0 Flyers travel to face the Bruins for a matinee game on Saturday. The Flyers played last night without Derian Hatcher who was given a rest and Simon Gagne who is still experiencing dizziness. The Lightening never trailed in their 5-2 victory. Scott Hartnell failed to record a goal again, but at least he recorded a fight defeat to Vinny Lecavalier.

I am not too fond of John Stevens' decision to start Biron vs the Panthers and Niittymaki for Tampa Bay, but I am not sure if it would have really mattered. The Flyers are lacking in attack time recently, their power play has lucked ugly at times, and their giving up far too many shots.

They will get a much needed boost on November 1st against Montreal as Scottie Upshall is expected to return to action.

The Flyers need to put an end to this streak and start another win streak. I cannot handle another really hot/really cold team in Philadelphia right now.

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Don't count on Forsberg

Peter Forsberg is unlikely to become a Philadelphia Flyers for the third time. Forsberg expects to make a decision by November 15th and the top candidates are Colorado and Ottawa. It is rumored that Forsberg is looking for a deal somewhere around 3 years, 5 million.

If the Flyers could sign Forsberg to a one year contract, that'd be great, but definitely nothing long-term because we have a lot of restricted free agents in the next coming years, starting with the assistant captain, Mike Richards.

Sens top Forsberg's list [Toronto Sun]

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Flyers Streak Ends!

The Flyers five game winning streak was snapped last night in Sunrise, Florida. Luckily for them, no one was there to see it. The Flyers lost 4-3 last night after battling back from a 2 goal deficit to even the score in the second period. The youngsters of Carter, Umberger, Richards, and Lopul continued to shine, but the Flyers eventually just gave up too many chances to the Panthers. Marty Biron stopped 38 shots in the loss.

Simon Gagne left the bench midway through the first period after experiencing dizziness when his head connected with Jay Bouwmeester's elbow. There was no penalty called on the play. He is listed as day-to-day.

Tonight, the Flyers are back in action against the Tampa Bay Lightening. You can watch the game on Comcast Sportsnet beginning at 7:30.

Other news, Marty Biron was named the NHL's First Star of the Week.

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Bill Clement joins the Flyers Broadcast Team

Former Flyer Bill Clement has joined the Flyers broadcast team for every game when Keith Jones moves to the NHL Studio when versus televises games.

Monday November 12 Flyers vs. NY Islanders 7 p.m. CSN
Monday November 26 Flyers vs. Bruins 7 p.m. CSN
Tuesday December 18 Flyers vs. Coyotes 7 p.m. CSN
Tuesday January 8 Flyers at Thrashers 7 p.m. CN8
Tuesday January 22 Flyers vs. Devils 7 p.m. CSN
Tuesday January 29 Flyers vs. Kings 7 p.m. CSN
Tuesday February 5 Flyers at Thrashers 7 p.m. CW-57
Tuesday February 19 Flyers at Senators 7:30 p.m. CSN
Tuesday March 11 Flyers at Maple Leafs 7:30 p.m. CSN

Bill Clement joins broadcast team [Flyers.com]

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