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What's Your Definition of "Definition"? | Dilemma Surrounding HRR & Escrow

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:27:00 GMT

Negotiations continue forward, but now it's become a question of each side understanding how the other defines "hockey-related revenue". And Fehr's not too pleased with the implementation of escrow.

Meszaros Expects to Bounce Back Quickly from His Achilles Tear

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:02:00 GMT

Andrej Meszaros tells the media he doesn't think he's going to miss that many weeks of the regular season after the "complete tear" to his Achilles tendon.

More Contract Detail on our Re-signed & Extended Players

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:47:00 GMT

At the time the news broke about these contracts, the terms weren't disclosed. Looking back now, I've gone to CapGeek.com to check out the salaries owed to our re-signed players and see if they have any known clauses included.

The Philadelphia Flyers Should Hand the Captain's "C" To....

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:06:00 GMT

Given Pronger's status remains indefinite and this Flyers team names a new Captain, whose sweater should the "C" be sewn onto?

Flyers, Hartnell-Mania Agree to Multi-Year Extension

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:39:00 GMT

It's the offseason of re-signing and extending the contracts of our talent, and it continued Monday afternoon once the Philadelphia Flyers reportedly signed (LW) Scott Hartnell to a multi-year contract extension

Stop Blaming Bettman for the Potential Lockout, You're Misguided

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:50:00 GMT

So, if you want to continue pointing your finger at someone to blame, I suggest growing twenty more or start using your toes. Because it's the Owners that have put themselves in this mess.

NHLPA Is Certainly Winning the PR Battle

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:16:18 GMT

I also don't want to see this pissing contest between the Players' Union and the Board of Governors every goddamn time the CBA's due to be rewritten.

The "Train" Is Making Six More Stops! Wayne Simmonds Signed to 6yr Extension

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:38:52 GMT

Number-17 on your roster sheets, Number-1 in your hearts, Wayne "The Train" Simmonds reels in a 6yr/$23.4M extension with the Philadelphia Flyers.

"We Want to Make A Deal" | Fehr, NHL Get Closer & Closer

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:39:00 GMT

The Orange & Black Pack's latest coverage of Tuesday's labor negotiations in Toronto. Fehr says, "We want to make a deal." More after the jump.

An Open Letter to Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:05:21 GMT

Together this team has its chance to grow beneath the umbrella of the greatest and most dedicated sports franchise I have ever had the pleasure of rooting for. Rome wasn't built in a day, Homer. Don't go Nero on us.

"BOURDON DOWN THE HATCHES!", Flyers, Marc-Andre Bourdon Agree to Extension, Scott Laughton Signs ELC

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:24:00 GMT

The Flyers locked up a young defenseman with tons of upside, and ministered their 2012 1st Round Draft pick (20th Overall), Scott Laughton, with his first Entry-Level Contract (ELC).

Flyers Beat Writer Leaves Open Hole for Confusion | More CBA Details

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:18:00 GMT

Regardless, I read his work all the time considering my blog is dependent on those with the inside advantage. So like any normal day, I opened up his latest column and came to this confusing excerpt.

Flyers (D) Meszaros Tears Achilles Tendon, Out Indefinitely

Joe Bogle — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:34:00 GMT

Whatever happens, you can be sure GMs are now waiting for Homer to make a call to them looking to find out who's available and you can be sure those same GMs know Homers hands are now tied.

How Much Clutch Have Our "Comeback Kids" Lost this Offseason?

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Glancing back at a handful of these games, I asked myself a question; Which of these particular comebacks involved goals scored or goals assisted by the three big names that exited Philadelphia this offseason -- JvR, Carle and/or Jagr?

Adding without Subtracting, Flyers Still Need Their Faceoff Man | Dominic Moore

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:31:00 GMT

So again, this is what's lead me to think that the Flyers should test free agency for a center who gets the majority of his starts in the defensive zone, wins 55% of his faceoffs (or more), and serves as an economical, provisional role player from the 4th line.

More Fist-Pumping, Gum Chewing Action from the Bench | Flyers, Laviolette Agree to an Extension

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:48:00 GMT

Earlier on Wednesday the Flyers were happy to report that they and head coach Peter Laviolette have agreed to a contract extension

An Open Letter to the Concerned Fan In Us All

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:54:00 GMT

As I dug deeper and deeper for more information regarding reasons why this League is heading towards another work stoppage, I realized my journey was not populated as heavily as I once thought it would be.