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We're Not Exactly Set Down the Middle Like You Think

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:35:27 GMT

You have to ask yourself; How many of our failed faceoffs in our own zone contributed to the goals scored against us? It's an issue that's worth stewing over, that's for sure.

Richie & Carter | An Argument That Must Be Made

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:46:00 GMT

If you want to sit there and rack your mind with the possibilities we missed out on not having Mike Richards and Jeff Carter on the roster......fine. Go ahead. Enjoy your miserable insanity. Because that's all that's waiting for you on the end of that trail.

A Few Flyers Had a Visit with the Doctor | Surgeries & Recoveries

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:53:00 GMT

Over this passing weekend, news had gone out about a handful of Flyers players who were striving through their own physical detriments. Kimmo Timonen, Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Matt Carle and James van Riemsdyk were the names in this announcement.

Get Your Crystal Balls Ready! Who Are the Flyers Gonna Grab in the NHL's 2012 Entry Draft?

Tim March — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:17 GMT

Time will tell what the Flyers decide to do come draft day. It certainly is exciting to look ahead and dream who the next superstar to wear orange and black may be hiding. See you in June, Flyer fans.

Once the Defense is Taken Care Of, It's Time to Look for a Pure Goal-Scorer

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

The youth is here in Philly. The leadership is spread thick and wide throughout our dressing room. Talent drips from our players' nameplates like nectar off a honeycomb. If we build and strengthen around Bryzgalov then capture the final piece of the puzzle upfront, then we'll be tasting silver and nickel alloy in our near future.

Bryzgalov Pours His Heart & Soul, And -- Of Course -- Philly Media Makes Him the Bad Guy

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:57:00 GMT

We're Philadelphians; We see through a person's bullshit like Superman's ability to see through clothing. Our city's sports fanatics chalk no room for frivolity or drivel, especially from those who professionally represent our sports teams.

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren Spoke with the Press Thursday Afternoon

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:06:00 GMT

Earlier Thursday afternoon, Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren held a press conference with all the regular media-heads attending. One by one Paul respectfully took questions and answered them in his own Paul Holmgren kinda way.

In the End There Was a Memory, But Forever....There is Only One Crest

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:47:00 GMT

But as the final minutes melted from the clock like articles of clothing off a stripper, the reality of an early exit grew heavier on our broken hearts like losing someone close to you. We watched their last breath escape them, and then it finally came to say goodbye.

Put Up or Shut Up Time for the Orange and Black, Game 5 Tonight

Tim March — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:30:11 GMT

The Flyers have been here before. We are all well aware that the boys in orange came back from 3-0 to scuttle Beantown in 2010. So we know it can happen. The question becomes, do the Flyers have the will to make it happen? With all our will, we will…

Kicks to the Pills Keep Coming, Shanahan Suspends Giroux 1-Game

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:10:00 GMT

Tell me, what is the difference between Giroux's shoulder on Zubrus, and the countless times Evgeni Malkin raised his elbow or a shoulder on our players' heads all post-season series long? There isn't one. There is no difference.

Same Story, Different Day, More Misery | Flyers Down in Series, 3 - 1

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:47:11 GMT

Well, if there ever was a chance to prove that nickname true, it's now. It starts Tuesday. I will say this -- if the Devils can win three games in a row, so can this Flyers team. Sure, it's looked like a great team versus a terrible team, but all it takes is desperation. When your back is against the wall and there's literally no more room for error, it's amazing how dangerous one can become.

Pinpointing New Jersey's "Cycling" Game; What is it? How can we stop it?

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:42:46 GMT

McGuire used this to describe New Jersey's ability to keep the puck in our end by deploying a continuous sequence of puck drops into the opposite corners.

Game 2 Was Just a Bad Dream; Time to Take Back the Series Lead Tonight, Game 3

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:28:19 GMT

There must be a medium that Philadelphia skates on. One that allows them chances and more shots on Brodeur, yet still establish and maintaining an effective transitional game so we're not seeing heavily back-loaded conversions like in period-3, Tuesday night.

Despite Bryzgalov's Unreal Effort in Net, Flyers Fall to Devils 4 - 1

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:29:29 GMT

It's not like our offense is going to be ghosts for the rest of the Series like they were 14-hours ago. That was just a fluke, and I'm sure Laviolette's doing one of his Jedi mind tricks to give our players' heads a shake. Whether that's screaming so hard it rips the paint off the walls, or he's giving one of those calm, cool, collected speeches of his to get the competitive juices flowing.

KovalWatch: Keeping A Close Eye on New Jersey's Russian Weapon, Game 2 Tonight

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

If Kovalchuk (New Jersey's best offensive weapon) is truly hurt, then the Flyers must use it to their advantage. We must physically attack Ilya every chance we get. We have to bang him, we have to check him, and we have to unmercilessly go after him to keep him off his game, and weaken him even more.