thebroadstreetblog.com - 7/6/2009
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2009 Free Agency is here and Paul Holmgren has continued to re-tool the Philadelphia Flyers. It started with a trade to acquire veteran defenseman Chris Pronger and continued with the signings of forward Ian Laperierre and backup goaltender, and former Flyer, Brian Boucher.
NHL Free Agents: The Bargain Bin
proicehockey.about.com 7/6/2009 — They don't make a lot of headlines. But in a salary cap world, a cheap free agent who can step into your lineup is a valuable asset indeed.
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Free Agency: 3 pm Update
broadstreethockey.com 7/1/2009 —
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At the three hour mark, here's a look at the Free Agent picture as it affects the Flyers :
Mike Knuble signed a 2 year deal with the Washington Capitals , worth $2.8 million. This is the ...
Flyers Goaltending Downgrade
viewfrommyseats.com 7/22/2009 — Do you ever feel like you have to clap your hands in front of someone that you’re talking to and yell, “FOCUS!” I’m talking about that A.D.D. co-worker that never knows what the hell is going on. I’m talking about 5 year old that had too much sugar and is running amok. I’m talking about the ...
Boucher heads back to Philadelphia
fromtherink.com 7/1/2009 —
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As per Sportsnet . This is a bizarre return home for Brian Boucher, who began his career with the Flyers and even played in their minor-league ...
Brian Boucher Back to Backstopping Broad Street Bullies
broadstreethockey.com 7/1/2009 —
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Brian Boucher is back where he started, signed by the Flyers from the San Jose Sharks . Boucher will presumably serve as Ray Emery 's ...
Flyers Lose Knuble to Washington - Acquire Boucher and Laperrier
myteamrivals.typepad.com 7/2/2009 — Mike Knuble: With the recent acquisition of Chris Pronger, the Flyers had very little salary cap room to work with in their attempt to keep Right Winger Mike Knuble. Knuble wanted to stay, and the Flyers wanted to keep him. Unfortunately, the two sides couldn't come to an agreement, and ...
Holmgren likes Flyers moves, but wants another scorer
crashthecrease.com 7/5/2009 — Holmgren, who would like to add one more offensive player during the free-agency period, is satisfied with the way his club is shaping up heading into the 2009-10 campaign.
“We’d like to have one more offensive-type player if we could since we lost 52 goals (with the departure of ...
Boucher and Laperriere excited for opportunities
broadstreethockey.com 7/2/2009 — In their own words, here are what Brian Boucher and Ian Laperriere told the media tonight via conference call.
I’ve always loved Philly. Being drafted by the Flyers, they were very good to me. Paul Holmgren was very good to me in giving me a chance to come back a couple years ...
Flyers bring back Brian Boucher as backup
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 7/1/2009 — Brian Boucher is back! The goaltender, who played for the Flyers from 1999 to 2002, signed a 2 year contract with the Flyers worth 1.85 million dollars. Boucher, who has also played for the Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets and Sharks, will backup Ray Emery in net. He played for the...
For Flyers, it's all in on Ray Emery
broadstreethockey.com 7/2/2009 —
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When the Flyers announced their trade for Chris Pronger on Friday night, it was seen widely as a "win-now" move. They were trading away a ...
Pronger Ready for Long-Term Commitment Flyers —
NYT > Hockey 7/6/2009
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) -- Chris Pronger says he's willing to discuss a contract extension with the Flyers that will keep him in Philadelphia beyond next season and help keep the organization a perennial Stanley Cup contender.