Submit a Story!
Get the BallHype iPhone App
Boucher about to become a Flyer?
Paul Holmgren told me he couldn't speak about it until Wednesday and his agent has not yet returned my call, but I'm guessing the Flyers will sign Brian Boucher as the backup to Ray Emery on the first day of free agency on Wednesday. Boucher makes perfect sense on all levels. He was an ...
Knuble says window is closing
blogs.courierpostonline.com — Just talked with Mike Knuble, who said negotiations with his agent and Paul Holmgren are scheduled to... continue tonight. Knuble spoke briefly with his agent, Kurt Overhardt, who told him to brace himself for a busy day of offers on Wednesaday. The ... (more) Knuble says window is closing
Flyers bring back Brian Boucher as backup
Flyers bring back Brian Boucher as backup
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com — 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... (more) Flyers bring back Brian Boucher as backup
Philadelphia Flyers 2009 Free Agency Cheat Sheet
Philadelphia Flyers 2009 Free Agency Cheat Sheet
broadstreethockey.com — As we transition from draft mode to free agency, the Flyers have some questions as players hit... the open market on Wednesday at noon. The rumors circulating indicate that they may not be done making a big splash in the market, but the Pronger deal on Friday night speaks to the contrary. ... (more) Philadelphia Flyers 2009 Free Agency Cheat Sheet
Comments
Blog Reactions

Boucher about to become a Flyer?
Flyers Fan Central — ... me he couldn't speak about it until Wednesday and his agent has not yet returned my call, but I'm guessing the Flyers will sign  Brian Boucher as the backup to Ray Emery on the first day of free agency on Wednesday. Boucher makes perfect sense on all levels.  He was an excellent backup in San Jose last season and made no waves about riding the pine. He'll come cheap at around $750,000. He loves this area and is a true team player View original blog post here: Flyer Files

2009 Free Agency: Early July 1 notebook
Broad Street Hockey — ... The sticking point with the Flyers is term: Knuble wants two years, the Flyers are offering one. "I need to start making plans for other things," Knuble said. "I've got to pull my head out of the sand and see what's going to happen (on Wednesday)." Among the teams interested in Knuble are Tampa Bay, St. Louis, the Penguins  and Rangers. Also from Gormley, the Flyers are apparently keen on signing Brian Boucher. Details from the reporter, who seems pretty keen on the idea himself... ...

Related Content
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 ...
For Flyers, it's all in on Ray Emery
broadstreethockey.com 7/2/2009 — More photos » by JOSEPH KACZMAREK - AP Browse more photos » 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 ...
Brian Boucher Back to Backstopping Broad Street Bullies
broadstreethockey.com 7/1/2009 — via cdn3.sbnation.com View full size photo uploaded July 1, 2009 Brian Boucher is back where he started, signed by the Flyers from the San Jose Sharks .  Boucher will presumably serve as Ray Emery 's ...
Boucher heads back to Philadelphia
fromtherink.com 7/1/2009 — More photos » by Henry DiRocco - AP Browse more photos » 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 ...
2009 Free Agency: Early July 1 notebook
broadstreethockey.com 7/1/2009 — More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » The free agency period begins at 12:00 PM ET today, July 1. For a cheat sheet on all the action and what to expect from the Flyers , click here . ...
Flyers opt for Emery over Biron | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/10/2009
philly.com 6/10/2009 — Ray Emery, whose controversial antics have overshadowed his goaltending, will be introduced as the Flyers' new goalie this morning at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, a club official confirmed last night. The Flyers will announce they have agreed to a deal ...
Boucher, Laperriere Join Flyers
flyersfancentral.com 7/2/2009 — The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent goaltender Brian Boucher and forward Ian Laperriere, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren. View original article here: Flyers Top Stories
Flyers agree to one-year deal with Ray Emery
tsn.ca 6/9/2009 — The Ray Emery era is set to begin in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Wednesday, they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Emery, who played with Atlant Mytischi of the Kontinental Hockey League last season. ''We are ...
News @ 11...
the700level.com 6/10/2009 — Its not even Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and YOUR Philadelphia Flyers are busy as beavers. Today at 11 am, GM Paul Holmgren will announce a one year deal with goal-tending gamble and former Ottawa Senator, Ray Emery. The press conference will be shown live on Comcast Sportsnet for all ...
NHL News: Ray Emery agrees to one year deal with Flyers
blueshirtbanter.com 6/10/2009 — More photos » by JOSEPH KACZMAREK - AP about 8 hours ago: Goaltender Ray Emery, right, poses for photos while holding a Philadelphia Flyers jersey along side Flyers center Jeff Carter following a ...
Acquiring Chris Pronger Was Necessity For FlyersBleacher Report - NHL 6/30/2009
There is no question the Philadelphia Flyers had dreams of trading for Florida Panthers' defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. As an upcoming unrestricted free agent, Bouwmeester had been the talk of the town leading up to last Friday's NHL Draft. Then, a ...
San Jose Sharks sign defenceman Rob Blake to one-year dealNHL.com News in English 6/30/2009
SAN JOSE - You can cross Rob Blake's name off the list of available free agents. The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a US$3.5-million, one-year deal with the veteran defenceman. Blake would have become an unrestricted free agent on W...
San Jose Sharks: On the Eve of Free AgencyBleacher Report - NHL 6/30/2009
If the San Jose Sharks don't want their 2009-2010 season to end in the disappointment that saw defenseman Douglas Murray console teammate Jeremy Roenick last year, then general manager Doug Wilson is going to have to get creative in free agency.  ...
San Jose Sharks: Should I Stay or Should I Go? RFAs Volume IIIBleacher Report - NHL 7/1/2009
The last group of restricted free agents to examine is those who are eligible for arbitration and did have an impact on the NHL last season: Lukas Kaspar, Brad Staubitz, Marcel Goc, Tomas Plihal, and Ryane Clowe. (Click to see the rules governing  ...
Pronger's Price was Worth Paying for Flyers; Boucher to Backup Emery?Bleacher Report - NHL 7/1/2009
It's been four days since the Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenceman Chris Pronger in what was the biggest splash at the NHL draft. While I'm a little late on writing this, the reaction by a good amount of the fan base has been atrocious. A good ...