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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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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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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Flyers Fight For Five!

The 'Orange and Black' battled back yesterday and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime. It was my first time in attendance for the 2007-2008 and it was an amazing time, even with that very awful showing in the second period. The Flyers were out-shot and out-skated for much of the game, but they took advantage of their opportunities and didn't allow great scoring chances for the Hurricanes. Simon Gagne netted two goals including the game-winner in OT. Marty Biron stopped 42 of 44 shots to seal the victory.

Mike Richards tied the game at 2 on the power play in third. He really is becoming the player he was supposed to be and then some. On a side note, he has scored in three straight games. He does it all folks: wins face-offs, quarterbacks the power play, kills penalties, fights, hits, whatever the team needs. We might be seeing our little version of Steve Yzerman developing right before our eyes.

This was the last game of the four game sweep of a home stand. The Flyers will now go on a eight game road strip starting Wednesday against the Panthers.

In other news, right now the Flyers have the upper hand to bring back Forsberg. Of course they can make room for him, but is it worth it to mess with chemistry? Which line would he play on?

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