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Everywhere a Flyers Rumor, Tuesday's Grapevine Mayhem

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:52:00 GMT

Tuesday, June 18th, was a day spent wiping the sweat off your brow from all the in-house trade rumors and buyout news. Here's what went down....

Former Isles Defenseman Mark Streit is Ours! .....well, maybe

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:02:45 GMT

You're concerned about his age and how it'll reflect on a 35+ contract. Though adding more of those committal agreements is not ideal in the Flyers case, I take comfort in knowing it'll absolutely force the organization to use their compliance buyouts.

Hockey's Proudest Product Put On Ice, the Philadelphia Flyers

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:19:00 GMT

But we'd be doing ourselves a service by we reminding each other that the Philadelphia Flyers matter. Not just to the diehards like you and I, but to the National Hockey League. We are hockey's proudest product ever to be put on ice.

What You Need to Know About Briere's POSSIBLE Buyout

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:36:03 GMT

Let's get more in-depth with Danny Briere's POSSIBLE buyout. Here's everything you need to know about the practical and feasible situation.

My Twitter Time with 97.5 The Fanatic's Phil from Mt. Airy

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:22:00 GMT

97.5 The Fanatic's Phil Allen, aka Phil from Mount Airy, shares his misguided opinion on Twitter, and I follow up with a response.

Flyers fans, please.... Forget. About. Shea. Weber.

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:41:18 GMT

Get yourselves ready for one long, long, LONG winded tirade. Enough's enough, Flyers fans. Forget about Nashville's Shea Weber. And here are many reasons why you should.

"With the 11th Overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers select...."

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:31:00 GMT

We're not good enough to be Cup contenders, but just good enough to screw ourselves out of a Top 10 choice. As if the 11th Overall pick has little value. I beg to differ.

Three More AHLers Thrown into the Lion's Den, The Best Test

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:37:00 GMT

The quality of competition is there for the Flyers in these remaining tilts. Unlike any preseason match, Tye McGinn, Matthew Konan and Jason Akeson will be facing the full wrath of the NHL. Their chance to turn a few heads has never been greater than it is now.

A Little R&R | Rosehill, Rinaldo Sign 2-Year Extensions with the Flyers

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:25:42 GMT

Zac Rinaldo, our 22-year old little fireball forward, signed on-board for two more seasons worth $1.5-million ($750K AAV). Jay Rosehill, the 27-year old ogre acquired by trade with the Anaheim Ducks this season, agreed to two-years, $1.35-million ($675K AAV).

DeNicola's Dekes: Beastly Blue Liners, Concussed Blue Liners, Undisciplined Blue Liners

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:58:00 GMT

Laying down some thoughts on last night's victory defensively, including Huskins' concussion, Schenn's beastly dominance, and Lauridsen's facepalming cross-checks.

Bryzgalov Tells the Muckraking Vultures How "Embarrassing" They Are

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:35:17 GMT

What's exacerbated the matter has been all the underling fans who've bought into these headlines. If the Flyers beat writers had any value at all, it is their uncanny ability to expose the weak-minded sheep in our fanbase.

DeNicola's Dekes: Extensions, Signings and Injuries, OH MY!

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:29:49 GMT

Updated news on goaltender Steve Mason, 1st Draft pick Scott Laughton, the new college defenseman Mark Alt, and more.

Couturier Has Been Owning Like Kirstie Alley at a Chipotle

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:10:00 GMT

Taking a look at No.14's points streak. When was the last time he strung tallies together like this? Click the link to find out. Cooter's been beastin' it!

DeNicola's Dekes: Adam Hall, Jay Rosehill and Steve Mason

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:01:48 GMT

Michael DeNicola's thoughts on the newly acquired Adam Hall, Jay Rosehill and goaltender Steve Mason

With Iginla Going to the Pens, I've Officially Become Certifiable

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Looking outside this box of agony, we witness a Pittsburgh rival grow without any form of subtraction. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and James Neal have now been surrounded by the likes of Brenden Morrow, Douglas Murray and Jarome Iginla.

Playoff Chances and "Do the Lavy Shake" | Rangers, Flyers Tonight 7:30

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:39:55 GMT

More good news? The Rangers have had their own fair share of misery this season, barely sitting in that eighth seeded positioning, and having gone 4-5-1 in their last ten games. They're more than a beatable adversary, we know this. We just gotta hope our boys discard the negative voodoo that surrounds us and this rivalry.

Guest-blog, High Heels & Hockey | Flyers, Pens Game Preview

Michael DeNicola — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:01:00 GMT

The Orange & Black Pack has joined up with Penguins blog High Heels & Hockey to bring you a guest-post segment. Writer Stevie Watson has written the following Flyers/Penguins game preview. Both blogs figured this would be a fun and interesting change in pace, as well as bring even more awareness from the hockey communities to each other's forums.

Flyers | To Be, Or Not To Be Sellers by the Trade Deadline

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:51:00 GMT

All I know is, given the extreme salary cap situation this Flyers team faces before October 2013, it'd behoove them to begin taking advantage of what hopefully will never happen again..... a Seller's Market in an abbreviated season.

Tonight's HUGE Two-Points, and the Flyers Six-Day Hiatus

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:12:00 GMT

To even slide into the NHL's post-season, Philadelphia will more than likely need to win 14-contests in their remaining 19-games. Is it doable? Technically yes, it's doable. Is it likely?

Nut Up or Shut Up, No More Room for Talk & Excuses | Devils @ Flyers Tonight, 7:00

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:30:00 GMT

The New Jersey Devils' strategy is attack, forecheck and capitalize on the Flyers mistakes. That gameplan has seen the Devils through seven consecutive victories against our boys, and the story's getting a bit old.