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The Power Play is Missing Some Tic-Tac-Toe, Basics

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:31:00 GMT

What's the recipe to a successful man-advantage? Patience. Unfortunately for the Flyers, they're skating too patiently on the power play.

DeNicola's Dekes: Injuries & Compliance Buyouts

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:12:11 GMT

Michael DeNicola pens his thoughts on the Flyers current injury dilemmas, and possible candidates for the team's compliance buyouts this summer.

Michael Leighton is the exiled kid at the lunch table

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:22:00 GMT

He drags the intensity and security down to a degree of uncertainty, and our roster of skaters react to it. There's absolutely no confidence between the pipes, so the play up front tries overcompensating.

Flyers Take a Trip South Through Old Folk Town, USA, Battle Tonight vs the Cats

Michael DeNicola — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:36:44 GMT

We must show the same hunger we had versus the Blueshirts. That's the type of game our roster needs to continue playing to win.

Richards and Nash who? The Flyers outplay, outrun and outgun the Rangers for their first victory of the season

Nick Arnold — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:39:46 GMT

Solid play, good puck movement and minimal mistakes led the Flyers to their first victory of the season and their first against the Rangers in nearly two years.

Hank & His Army of Blueshirts March through Philly Tonight, 7:00 | Game Preview

Nick Arnold — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:34:00 GMT

The Flyers have not beaten the Rags in almost 2 full calendar years, since February 20, 2011 in New York. That's 704 days. 704 days of obnoxious Rangers fans ragging on us.

Brayden Schenn Receives a 1-Game Suspension | Shanahan's Suspension Video

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:45:29 GMT

And from now on, Schenn will be labeled a "repeat offender" for throwing a hit on one of this League's biggest pieces of....

Laught or not? The clock is ticking for Scott Laughton

Tim March — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:11:37 GMT

The big decision Paul Holmgren will have to make is, will the gained experience outweigh the negatives of burning an entire year of Scott's entry level deal?

B. Schenn Has a Date with "ShanaBan", 1:30 ET

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:26:00 GMT

The action occurred in the thirteenth minute of the 2nd period where Schenn came off the bench and seemingly left his skates prior to the contact on Volchenkov.

Brodeur, Devils Send Bullies Further Down Their Skid | Devils 3 - 0 Flyers

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:03:56 GMT

Skating in and out of Newark, NJ, the Flyers are still winless after three regulation losses into the schedule. That has happened only twice in our franchise's history before tonight (1990, 1995).

Tonight's Tilt Against the Devils is a Must-Win for the Flyers

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:13:03 GMT

In order to cancel out New Jersey's cycling game, the Flyers will need to see immediate improvement from every corner of the team's array.

DeNicola's Dekes: Flyers Open Practice, Scott Laughton

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:23:43 GMT

I had the opportunity to be one of (reportedly) 20,000 fans who packed the barn during the course of the evening. Watching our boys skate out on to the ice brought back a homey feeling that's been forced to hibernate well past its awakening date.

"G" Wears the 'C' So Magnificently

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:04:52 GMT

From this core of dignitaries rose Claude Giroux who's captured the respect and trust from his peers. In unison, his teammates voiced their approval, and the product of that collaboration comes our 19th Captain, Mr. Claude Giroux.

"Won't You Be My Neighbor": New Faces in the Atlantic You're Going to Hate

Michael DeNicola — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:21:00 GMT

Today I'm going to get into the new faces we'll learn to hate very quickly. But more notably, the new faces dressed in the colors of our Atlantic Division rivals.

DeNicola's Dekes: New Acquisitions, Flyers Schedule, Line Combinations

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:11:57 GMT

Our extremely competitive Conference and Division leaves very little room for error. Will the pressure make or break this Philadelphia Flyers squad? Let's just be thankful we have the opportunity to find out.

NHL Owners Meet Wednesday to Ratify Tentative Agreement, More Details on Playing Schedule & CBA

Michael DeNicola — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:38:12 GMT

The reason for not implementing any crossover games on the abbreviated schedule is simple -- There's no time to. This year will be a sprint to the Playoffs, and each and every single game will matter more than it usually would in an 82-game matrix.

NHL, NHLPA Come to Agreement, Now the Real Fun Begins

Michael DeNicola — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:09:43 GMT

The Philadelphia Flyers already suffocate themselves at the cap ceiling, year in and year out, like Jennifer Lopez slipping in to a pair of skinny jeans. Any dip in the max poses a major project for our Club's capologists.

With the Threat of Disclaimer, What Does a "Trade Association" Mean to the NHL?

Michael DeNicola — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:11:35 GMT

Let's say, for the sake of argument, the NHLPA disclaims and the Players become a Trade Association. What does that mean for the League, the Players, and -- more importantly -- a CBA?

NHLPA Holds Off on Disclaiming, Both Sides Inch Closer in Negotiations

Michael DeNicola — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:14:00 GMT

Regardless of what stands between them, we're seeing progressive movement being made. Most find all these counter-offers to be absurd, and I'm saying that that's negotiating.