68 Results for philadelphia flyers

Calder Watch: Tavares ascends to top of rankings

E.J. Hradek

...his kid defender, giving him more than 18 minutes per game. 4. James van Riemsdyk, LW, Philadelphia Flyers: The second overall pick in the '07 draft (behind Chicago's Patrick Kane), van Riemsdyk is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment

E.J. Hradek

On Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Why Laraque might get a huge suspension

E.J. Hradek

...Thornton dished out his 600th career assist during the club's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night. The milestone helper came on a short-handed goal by Dany Heatley. This...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more

E.J. Hradek

...my Five for Friday. 1.) When titans clash I'll definitely be tuning-in to the Philadelphia Flyers-San Jose Sharks tilt tonight at the HP Pavilion. It's the second and final meeting...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Quarterly returns

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

E.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy

E.J. Hradek

...talk about the team from the great state of New Jersey. 1. New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers: We have a good one on the schedule Monday night in Philadelphia. The Devils bring a...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers

E.J. Hradek

...pivot Brandon Dubinsky. Still, I'll take the Rangers in a close one. Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers The Senators find themselves in a stretch where they're playing nine of 10 games at...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Five things to watch this weekend

E.J. Hradek

...I think I'll get a better idea of that after watching them skate against the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday in Buffalo. For me, the Flyers stand among the three legit Cup-contending teams...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Calder Watch: Minute-man Hedman tops list

E.J. Hradek

...He figures to be primed for a long run on Broadway. 6. James van Riemsdyk, F, Philadelphia Flyers: Despite missing a pair of games thanks to injury, JVR leads his class with 13 points...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Draft Watch: Top junior D this decade wears red, white and blue

E.J. Hradek

Talking to an experienced amateur scout, I learned something pretty interesting. The little old U.S.A. is producing some hardcore kid defensemen. No...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook

E.J. Hradek

As Don Draper/Dick Whitman (played beautifully by Blues fan Jon Hamm) learned on Sunday night's episode of "Mad Men," it's pretty tough to keep a secr...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Picking a pack of pucks Thursday night

E.J. Hradek

...m not in love with this pick, I'll go with the Canadiens. Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers You know, I didn't go to the Springsteen show at the Spectrum on Tuesday night...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Red Wings still don't look right

E.J. Hradek

...between the Blackhawks and Red Wings, as well as the Penguins and Flyers, you must be an Insider. Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers: How will the Pens bounce back after a 3-0 home...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Beyond the scoring spree in Philly

E.J. Hradek

The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals aren't going to play too many boring games against each another. Both...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Jones stuck in AHL; two OHL stars unite with Isles

E.J. Hradek

...salary cap problems. For example, D Randy Jones cleared waivers earlier in the week and the Philadelphia Flyers likely will send him to their AHL affiliate in Adirondack, saving $2.75 million worth of...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009