Per your source of choice, Simon Gagne is a Philadelphia Flyer once more. The Kings get a conditional pick in return. The Kings get a fourth round pick (one that previously belonged to Phoenix) if the Flyers miss the playoffs. If they make the playoffs, the Kings get Philly's third rounder. Despite some fantastic play from our old friends Brayden Schenn, who is having a breakout year much to … [Read more...]
It’s Pandemonium! Shea Weber Signs 14 Year, $100 Million Dollar Offer Sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers
July 18, 2012 By
Nobody gives offer sheets anymore, eh? The Philadelphia Flyers just put that little myth to rest with an offer sheet to Shea Weber, believed to be 14 years and up to $100 million dollars. That takes Weber through age 40. Holy shit? No, no. HOLY SHIT! The Nashville Predators have 7 days to match. I am unclear what the Predators get if they fail to match. Darren Dreger broke the news and … [Read more...]
The Expected & The Unexpected Of Round Two
May 4, 2012 By
Now that my head swims less in liquor and more in reason, albeit slightly nauseous reason, I want to reflect a bit on what we've seen so far, not just in this Kings/Blues series, but around the NHL in round two of the 2012 playoffs. Starting back East, lines of superiority are being blurred, as they often are so wonderfully in the post season. Washington goes toe to toe with New York and New … [Read more...]
Your Requisite Jeff Carter Youtube Videos
February 24, 2012 By
It's necessary. It's fun. It might even spur me to write a pleasant article. This just happened what, 3 days ago? Another hat trick. … [Read more...]
The Flyers Want To Trade James van Riemsdyk To L.A.? Color Me Curious
February 17, 2012 By
James van Riemsdyk. Surly has been slow with the uptake around the league but I think even he knows who van Riemsdyk is. Let's recap. 2007 draft, 2nd overall. I remember that draft. Every Kings fan remembers that draft, the "Hickey draft." Turning 23 in May. Like it. 6'3", 200 pounds. Dig it. Left wing...let me double check that. Yes, left wing. Love it. A $4.25 million dollar … [Read more...]
L.A. Kings & Jeff Carter. A Match Made In…
January 31, 2012 By
The Jeff Carter saga has been an interesting one in Columbus. After he signed a long-term, cap friendly, career contract with the team that drafted him in 2003, 11th overall, he was shown little brotherly love from the Philadelphia Flyers. In that respect, his career path has paralleled that of his friend and fellow former Flyer, Mike Richards, although the latter, as we know, had the good … [Read more...]
Mostly Williams, A Little Johnson, No Doughty and All Penalties
October 15, 2011 By
Hot damn, holy shit, we won a hockey game. Better yet, the Kings managed to avoid coming home with a losing record as they snuffed out the Philadelphia Flyers' perfect record with an overtime win, courtesy of Jack Johnson. Let's start with Johnson, the overtime hero who has now won both of the Kings' games for them with power play goals in the extra 5. The goal was actually all Richards, so for … [Read more...]
Wayne Simmonds May Be Your Huckleberry
October 15, 2011 By
Mike Richards has the spotlight. I look elsewhere. Wayne Simmonds. Superman. The player we loved, still do and, while I do that trade 100 out of 100 times, few wanted to see leave. I was of the opinion, one shared by others, that Wayne Simmonds did not get a fair shake last season. Murray matched him against the opponent's toughest lines, Wayne embraced his defensive role and naturally … [Read more...]
Wayne Simmonds Called Sean Avery A What? All Aboard The Banana Boat
September 26, 2011 By
Ah, yes. Had to figure with Wayne Simmonds going to the East Coast, we were going to sooner or later get a Simmonds v. Avery tussle of sorts. Well, here you have it. Wayne apparently called Sean Avery a fucking faggot. I know what you're thinking. As opposed to a celibate one? That, by itself, highlights the ignorance of this pseudo insult. *Sigh* In fairness to Wayne, perhaps this is all a … [Read more...]
Oh No! It All Makes Sense Now! Drewmageddon!
August 19, 2011 By
The hiring of Lombardi led to the hiring of Hextall, which caused the drafting of Drew Doughty, ushered in the team's rise and walked us down the path to restricted free agency. These events will steer us toward a hold out which will lead to Doughty's inevitable poor season and the team missing the playoffs, only to culminate with the trade of Drew Doughty and the demise of the L.A. Kings so we … [Read more...]
EMAIL FROM FLYERS’ FAN ABOUT MIKE RICHARDS
June 28, 2011 By
Quisp at Jewels from the Crown received an email from a Flyers' fan about Mike Richards. Good stuff. Click on the link and check it out. … [Read more...]
LAVIOLETTE & BRIERE WERE STUNNED BY THE TRADES
June 24, 2011 By
An imperfect but valuable indication of how a player was received from the place he was traded is the reaction of his teammates and/or coaches. Kind and professional statements say one thing. Clichés and luke warm comments say another. Shock says the most. From Philly.com: Flyers coach Peter Laviolette had mixed emotions after one of the most stunning days in the franchise's … [Read more...]
JEFF CARTER TRADED TO COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
June 23, 2011 By
Cross Jeff Carter off your wish list. Reports are coming in from the reliable types that Jeff Carter has been traded from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Flyers will apparently receive Jakub Voracek, plus a first (which I believe is a top 10 pick) and third round pick. Voracek is no slouch. A 2007 1st round draft pick, right wing, good size at 6'1" and 205 pounds. … [Read more...]
WHAT DO ILYA BRYZGALOV TO THE FLYERS AND ALES HEMSKY TO THE DEVILS HAVE IN COMMON?
June 7, 2011 By
They create a perfect storm of fun speculation about the LA Kings. The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the rights to Ilya Bryzgalov. Paul Holmgren traded a third-round draft pick in 2012, along with the rights to minor-league enforcer Matt Clackson to the Phoenix Coyotes. A good trade if they can land Ilya, of whom I am a fan. The Flyers with Bryzgalov would be a force in the East and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Other “Amazing” “Coincidences” Scott Howson Should Know Are Neither
Boy oh boy. Nothing like communicating something really stupid and then realizing it was stupid, followed by realizing you wrote said stupid for the world to see and then scrambling to remove stupid except to find that someone smart took a screen shot of stupid. The most interesting comment is of course: "It is an amazing coincidence that with the Kings on a power play at STAPLES Center … [Read more...]