Checking in before Game 2: Carcillo reax, Fleury

...career. Stevens explained that he put Carcillo out after Pittsburgh forward Bill Guerin fought with defenseman Braydon Coburn. "My interpretation of that at that point was I thought Guerin's probably thinking he's...

Hatcher won't play, but he's still a presence for Flyers players

...coach John Stevens thinks his presence will be a benefit for young defensemen like Randy Jones, Braydon Coburn and Ryan Parent, who will be called on to shoulder an even greater burden in these...

Vanek having an impact on teammates

Thomas Vanek is proving that he is worth every last penny that the Buffalo Sabres paid two summers ago to keep him in town. Despite a long cross-count...

Here you go, Flyers fans … some love for your team

...in Philly. During an impressive 6-3 win over the Penguins on Saturday, Carle worked alongside Braydon Coburn. The other defensive pairs were Finns Kimmo Timonen and Ossi Vaananen, and Alberts with 18-year...

QOTW answers: Holland, Lamoriello your top GMs

Best GM in the NHL? The ESPN.com puckheads delivered again. Ken Holland was the most popular answer, followed by Lou Lamoriello (Devils), Doug Wilson...

Avs cruise behind Forsberg

It didn't take long for Foppa to get back into the swing of things. After two games to get his legs back, Peter Forsberg had a two-assist night in Col...

Bryzgalov yanked early on

Fantasy hockey aside, the best news following Sunday's NHL games concerns the health of Richard Zednik. The Panthers' forward is recovering well afte...

Morning Skate: Flying high again

...needed stability. Their arrival has helped Derian Hatcher rediscover his game. Lasse Kukkonen and young Ds Braydon Coburn and Randy Jones (six points, plus-8!) round out a much-improved defense. On Saturday, the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Better or Worse? A look at the Flyers

...defenseman Ryan Parent) and draft picks, as well as trading for goaltender Martin Biron and defenseman Braydon Coburn. Holmgren continued his work in the offseason, making a bold move to acquire the rights to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2007

Strong deals for Blues, Flyers

...picks. The final talks started Saturday night after Waddell completed a deal that sent young defender Braydon Coburn to the Flyers for veteran defenseman Alexei Zhitnik. Waddell was willing to send Coburn (the eighth...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2007

...Pronger could end up in Atlanta. The Thrashers would probably have to include 2003 top pick Braydon Coburn - another big defenseman -- in any deal for Pronger. But, a closer look at the Thrashers' cap...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2005