Hits-to-the-head message getting serious for teams
...incidents than they have in the past. It's about time, says former Philadelphia Flyers captain Keith Primeau, whose career was prematurely ended by concussion problems. "I'm not privy to the steps the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2008There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list
Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008REPORTING FROM ... THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY'S SPORTS CONCUSSION SYMPOSIUM
Peter Keating...brain trauma has shortened the careers of NHL stars such as Pat LaFontaine, Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau. Moreover, as players get bigger and improved equipment allows more aggressive play, there are indications that...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2008Flyers 4, Hurricanes 2
Associated PressFlyers 4, Hurricanes 2
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008Flames 8, Panthers 2
Associated PressFlames 8, Panthers 2
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2008Flyers defensemen Timonen, Coburn may be healthy enough for Game 5 return
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBarring setbacks, the Flyers will have at least one and maybe both of their top defensemen, Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn, in the lineup for the first time in the series.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2008Lemieux, Jagr figure prominently in Pens' playoff highlights
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThe Pittsburgh Penguins have had an ice floe full of memorable moments in the playoffs. David Amber pared them down to 10.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008No shortage of playoff moments for the Broad Street Bullies
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThe Philadelphia Flyers have had a lot of memorable moments in the playoffs. David Amber pared them down to 10.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia: More memorable meetings
ESPN ResearchThe Penguins and Flyers will meet in the first all-Pennsylvania conference finals starting Friday in Pittsburgh. Here are other memorable games between the two cities across all sports.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2008CLIP REEL: GOING THE DISTANCE (FO' REAL!)
Ted Bauer...Flyers (hey, they're meeting in the Conference Finals this year!) back in the 2000 playoffs. Keith Primeau had the game winner. Penguins vs. Capitals back in 1996 was pretty long. Stars vs. Canucks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 05, 2008NHL Playoffs -- Longest OT games
ESPN.comNHL Playoffs -- Longest OT games
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008The best overtime playoff games of all time
David Amber, Special to ESPN.comThey are the games that keep you on the edge of your seat as your heart pounds and knees shake. This season, we can expect new hockey heroes to be made in the blink of an eye as the red light goes on. Here's a look at some of the most memorable overtime playoff games in NHL history.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008Why is Philly struggling? Here are two reasons all too familiar to Flyers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comIf you're wondering why the Flyers are in the middle of a free fall, you can point to two reasons all to familiar to Philly fans: concussions and the lack of a bona fide No. 1 netminder.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008Flyers' Gagne out for season with concussion, not planning retirement
Associated PressThe Flyers' Simon Gagne was advised by a concussion specialist to sit out the rest of the season and take at least a month off before starting light physical exercise.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008Concussion specialist advises Gagne to sit out remainder of season
Associated PressSimon Gagne might not play again this season because of lingering symptoms from the three concussions he sustained this season.
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