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Consol Energy Center = Wells Fargo Center West, Fly Guys Over the Pens 4 - 2

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:41:00 GMT

It was glorious. It was amazing. It was a moment of happy tears for Flyers nation worldwide. And the best part? This was all happening against Pittsburgh. It was like all the planets aligned with the sun and a beautiful orange portal formed over the Consol Energy Center, emptying happiness, epicness, and rhythmical joy from its heavenly aura.

Boo Birds in the 'Burgh, Fly Guys Battle the Pens Tonight

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:50:00 GMT

So the last thing this team needs to be concerned with is a group of rowdy, fly-by-night fans behind the game glass flipping our winger the middle finger. Focus on the basics. Perfect them. Test Marc-Andre Fleury each chance you get. Enough of the flashy passing. When a hole opens up, put the puck on net. Then, attack the crease looking for the garbage.

Bryzgalov Gets Sickled & Hammered, Fall to the Bolts 5 - 1

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:28:00 GMT

Philly's lost back-to-back games in regulation. That's the first time it's happened all season long. That is a feat to be proud of, actually. But let's not accomplish another seasonal rarity with a third consecutive regulation loss, eh?

"The Then & Now"; A Flyers Fan's Road to the Winter Classic

Joe Bogle — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:53:00 GMT

Here is our story, told by my future wife, Sandra Robinson, and what to expect for next week's Magical Winter Classic.

Giroux Proves He's a God, Stars Die Out Under the Flyers, & NHL Refs Wussify the Game

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Many believed this could possibly prove to be a negative thing, and our star player was rushing back. A goal and three assists later......the naysayers were shut up.

Is He? Or Isn't He? Flyers Try Not to Get "Stars" Struck with Possible Return of #28

Tim March — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:52:00 GMT

I’m excited for the return of Claude Giroux. Hell, we all are. Let’s look forward to a great game. And then, as if your night couldn’t get any better, don’t forget to tune into HBO to see the second installment of their critically acclaimed series “24/7 Road to the NHL Winter Classic”. It should be another interesting segment. I hope we find out what Eric Cole was saying to Matt Read, and that Bruins game might have a few “F” bombs thrown in. See you on the flipside.

Bryzgalov's Winter Classic Mask Needs a Name

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:05:00 GMT

Drummond Customer Airbrush, Inc. houses some of the most talented artists to ever throw custom paint jobs on a netminder's face cage.

The SO Continues To Be the Flyers' Achilles Heel

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:11:16 GMT

When the final seconds of an overtime period melt away, a heavy feeling of faithlessness consumes me like a steady fog rolling over the Golden Gate Bridge. I cannot help it. The shootout is soon to follow and our Orange & Black aren't exactly the picturesque skater-on-goalie conquerors.

Want Pronger to Retire? Think Again

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:04:00 GMT

Alright, as of today (December 19, 2011) the Flyers have a total of $1,379,159 in LTIR Room. That number is not extra money the Flyers have to simply play around with. That is just what the league has allowed them to go over the $64.3-Million cap ceiling with players like Pronger, Betts, Laperriere and Gustafsson listed as bona-fide long-term injured players.

Giroux Ordered the Chicken, or......Chicken; Travels Out West with Flyers

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:24:00 GMT

In a post-practice interview, Giroux said that, "Everyday's getting better." Most of the time it's how you feel in the mornings when you wake up that give you an idea of how well you're progressing. The last two, three days he's been symptom-free. He wanted to get back out on to the ice, get in his "routine", and if he continues to feel this good then he'll get back to working out and hopefully back on the active roster.

No Heart? I'm All Heart, Brotha! Despite Losses, Flyers Continue Down the Win Column

Tim March — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:03:00 GMT

This team is dangerous because they are hungry. Time will tell just how far they can go without galvanized superstars like Pronger and Giroux, but one thing is for certain. This is going to be an exciting ride the rest of the way. I don’t know about you guys, but I am pumped to be a fan of the Bullies, and Lavy’s Philistines.

Who Will Want It More?, Flyers at Habs Tonight

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:32:00 GMT

In other words, it was epic watching the league marketed and toted Ovechkin flounder beneath the handicapped boot of Philadelphia's Broad Street Massacre. What's to stop us from performing the same way against an even lesser Montreal Canadiens?

HBO's 24/7: Road to the Ends of the Universe

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:49:00 GMT

By the end of the hour, I wanted more. I wanted to see more locker room scenes of the coaches setting his players straight, or the players horsing around on their flights to, and from, destinations.

A Letter from The Pack to a Pittsburgh Schmuck, With Love

Joe Bogle — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:14:00 GMT

I never claim that Flyers fans are perfect, but DO NOT try to claim that Penguin fans are somehow superior to Flyers fans. Please.....don't. Flyers fans are known worldwide as one of the most passionate, knowledgeable and toughest crowd when it comes to the sport of hockey.

I took time to write to Mr. Cook and expressed what I felt about his article.

More Gloom & Doom in Philly, Giroux Out Indefinitely

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:29:00 GMT

"Claude reported not feeling very good today. Over the past few days, his symptoms have gradually gotten worse. He will be out indefinitely with a concussion."

The NHL's Concussion Evaluation System, ImPACT

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:47:21 GMT

We anticipated Claude not dressing for Tuesday night's tilt versus the Caps. Instead it looks to be 18-year old Sean Couturier taking the helm at center between Scott Hartnell and Jaromir Jagr. As Ryan Bright

points out, this will be an incredible test to the goal-scoring depth this team has possessed over the season.

A Deeper Look At TBI's, Giroux Gets Evaluated Again Today

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:39:02 GMT

I imagine Claude will be sitting out for Tuesday's match up against the Capitals. Instead of dominating the frozen pond, Giroux will cautiously put himself under the care of a physician and his/her tests. Afterall, it is the "repeat concussion" that does the most damage.

A Win Never Felt So Terrible, Please God Not Giroux

Joe Bogle — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:20:00 GMT

Claude, staggered to his skates and made it to the bench while every medical trainer on the Flyers staff chatted with him. G went to the quiet room where it was determined that the team was going to keep Claude from going back out. Nobody in the Wells Fargo Center felt worse than Wayne Simmonds at that moment.

Four In A Row, & The Audacity Of An Armchair GM's Decision

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:41:00 GMT

Now, if I were Paul Holmgren I'd strongly take a look at defenseman Matt Carle, and right-wing Jakub Voracek. After this league year (Present - June 30) is over, both of these skaters are due for re-signing as their contracts with the Flyers end and they become free agents. In order to extend their stay in Philadelphia, I believe both would demand a higher pay-grade.

Bryzgalov Is A Goofball, We Love It

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:42:38 GMT

I can just imagine myself in a business meeting with a new client. The board room is all ready to go and to begin talking money. Then all of a sudden those words in broken-English come screaming from my pants pocket, and every face at the table slowly turns my way with an expression of confusion. Like as if they just heard a nun fart, or something.