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| Sharks open promising season at home vs. Blue Jackets |
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10/10/2008 |
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| Huselius had 66 points (25g, 41a) last year with the Flames and will take the place of forward Nikolai Zherdev, who was traded to the Rangers for a pair of defenseman. Umberger (13g, 37a), meanwhile, upped his stock with a strong postseason with the Philadelphia Flyers that saw the 26-year-old net 10 goals in 17 postseason contests. Though Columbus, which is beginning the season with three straight road games against Pacific Division opponents, lost defenseman Ron Hainsey through free agency, it did land Mike Comm |
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| Hatcher, Parent placed on IR by Flyers |
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10/09/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Flyers placed defensemen Derian Hatcher and Ryan Parent on the injured reserve list Thursday. Hatcher is out indefinitely with a right knee injury that could possibly end the 36-year-old's career. Originally taken eighth overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1990 draft, Hatcher played in just 44 games last season, netting two goals to go along with five assists. Parent will be sidelined 12-to-14 weeks with a shoulder injury. Philadelphia also announced th |
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| Flyers ink first-round pick Sbisa |
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10/01/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Luca Sbisa to an entry-level contract on Wednesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "We consider Luca a good, young prospect for us," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. "We are happy to have it done. He has continued to play well for us through training camp. The fact he is still here (in training camp) shows that we think very highly of him, and at the end of the day, we will do what we feel is right for |
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| 2008-09 Ottawa Senators Preview |
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09/24/2008 |
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| n 20 games for Tampa last year. The Quebec native has scored six goals with 28 points in 92 games over parts of three seasons with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. The Sens also signed Jason Smith to patrol the blueline, inking last year's captain of the Philadelphia Flyers to a two-year, $5.2 million deal. Smith, a physical defensemen at 6-3, 215 pounds, had one goal and nine assists in his only season with Philly. Ottawa's top returning defensemen is the steady Chris Phillips, who had just 18 points (5g, 13a) last ye |
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| 2008-09 Montreal Canadiens Preview |
NHL Hockey |
09/23/2008 |
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| rably a year later would be an understatement. The Habs weren't even expected to make the playoffs last year, but nonetheless wound up finishing the regular season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. A second-round postseason exit against the Philadelphia Flyers dampened spirits in Montreal a bit, but that was a minor stumbling block for a young Canadiens squad that is expected to challenge for a Stanley Cup title in 2008-09. Head coach Guy Carbonneau deserves much of the credit for keeping the youthful Hab |
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| Flyers ink G Aubin |
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09/18/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Three days after it was announced goaltender Antero Niittymaki will be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks following surgery on his left hip, the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday signed veteran netminder Jean-Sebastien Aubin to a one-year contract. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. "Jean-Sebastien is a veteran goalie with quality NHL experience," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. "We feel his experience, along with his ability as a goaltender, ma |
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| Flyers tab Richards as team captain |
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09/17/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Flyers rewarded Mike Richards on Wednesday, naming the young forward team captain. "Mike carries a lot of the attributes that we believe a Philadelphia Flyer is all about," said general manager Paul Holmgren. "He is a hard-nosed kid and he has the skill and drive that it takes to excel in the National Hockey League. At this time, we just think that he is the right guy to lead us on the path we want to take." Richards ranked third on the club with 28 goals to go |
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| Carolina C Brind'Amour undergoes knee surgery |
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09/16/2008 |
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| successful surgery on his left knee Tuesday morning. Brind'Amour, 38, had torn cartilage in his meniscus removed from the knee, and is expected to be back in action for the start of the regular season. Carolina opens its season on October 10 against the Florida Panthers. The 18-season veteran had 19 goals and 31 assists for 51 points in 59 games for the Hurricanes last season. Brind'Amour has 427 goals and 687 assists -- 1,114 points -- in 1,324 games with the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, and Hurricanes. |
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| Philadelphia G Niittymaki out four-to-six weeks |
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09/15/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Monday that goaltender Antero Niittymaki will be out the next four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hip. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren stated that Niittymaki has already begun the rehab process and that he could be back sooner depending on his progress. "Last Friday, Antero had a small surgical procedure done on his left hip where he had some fluid drained and also some loose bodies that were in his joint," said Holmg |
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| Hockey world awaits Sundin's decision |
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09/05/2008 |
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| ons, but the Canucks didn't make the playoffs last year and would have to overpay for the Swede's services. More likely would be deals with teams like Montreal or the New York Rangers, who sent slightly-less lucrative offers to Sundin and his agent. Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren has expressed interest in signing Sundin, but his club, which made the Eastern Conference finals last year, would have to do some serious roster shuffling to make cap room for the legendary Leafs captain. Sundin's waiti |
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