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Flyers show they need more than Shanahan | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/07/2008
OTTAWA - Somewhere in New York, Brendan Shanahan is trying to make up his mind about where he wants to play hockey. If he wants, he can come to the Flyers. The offer is out there. No one in team management has said so officially, other than to state they are serious about having him, but if he ...
Flyers, Brendan Shanahan talking | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/04/2008
philly.com — You don't have to be a descendant of Fred Shero to figure out what the Flyers need to do most: improve the defense. And, though it might seem strange, they are tinkering with the idea of adding one of the great offensive players in history, Brendan ... (more) Flyers, Brendan Shanahan talking | Philadelphia Inquirer ...
Agent: Shanahan to decide this week | CourierPostOnline.com | Courier
courierpostonline.com — VOORHEES Free-agent forward Brendan Shanahan will be signing with an NHL team before the end of this week, possibly as soon as Wednesday, his agent told the Courier-Post on Monday. "Is Philadelphia a serious contender?" Rick Curran said Monday from ... (more) Agent: Shanahan to decide this week | ...
Flyers' Gagne rewarded for strong early season | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/04/2008
philly.com — There were a lot of reasonable questions about how Simon Gagne would be in the first months of his return from concussions that ended last season early. Gagne has answered all of them so far. He's been pretty much the player the Flyers have come to ... (more) Flyers' Gagne rewarded for strong early season | ...
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Puck Headlines: Now that's a Darcy Tucker we can believe in
Puck Daddy — ... nary a point from any other forward. Congrats: You're now the Senators. [On Frozen Blog] • Sergei Fedorov gets 475 red carnations for 475 NHL goals. And then he gets hurt. In lieu of flowers, please send ... [DC Sports Bog] • "No defense, no goaltending, no forecheck, no life" make Homer something something. Oh, and no victory for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Ottawa Senators, either. Can Shanny save the day? [Philly.com] • "Exactly Why the Maple Leafs are the Bane of the NHL." An ...

NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference) Friday Edition: Unlucky Sergei Kostitsyn, A Complete Game From the Rangers, and a Goaltendeing Controversy in Washington
IllegalCurve.com — ... lost 5-2, Coach Brian Lawton was impressed with his team’s play. It was an uncomfortable victory for the Penguins last night, writes Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. On the injury front, Sidney Crosby is questionable for the Pens’ next game after sitting out practice. The Flyers did not get enough shots on goal last night and their forechecking was non-existent writes Sam Carchidi. Ed Moran feels that the Flyers need more than Brendan Shanahan. Larry Brooks writes that the Rangers ...

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Flyers Notes: Shanahan still exploring market | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/22/2008
philly.com 11/22/2008 — BUFFALO - Winger Brendan Shanahan continues to explore the free-agent market. > "He's still trying to see which is the best fit," his agent, Rick Curran , said last night. > Curran had hoped a deal would have been made by last weekend, but ...
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nyrangersblog.blogspot.com 11/18/2008 — The Philadelphia Flyers are still waiting to hear back from Brendan Shanahan on their $1 million offer. Shanahan, who is also believed to be negotiating with the New Jersey Devils, is expected to come to a decision by the end of last week says ...
Flyers, Brendan Shanahan talking | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/04/2008
philly.com 11/4/2008 — You don't have to be a descendant of Fred Shero to figure out what the Flyers need to do most: improve the defense. And, though it might seem strange, they are tinkering with the idea of adding one of the great offensive players in history, Brendan ...
Against Edmonton, Flyers falter on account of bad checking | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/03/2008
philly.com 11/3/2008 — MISSED CHECKS in the offensive zone can be the culprit behind defensive breakdowns two zones away. Yesterday afternoon, the slick Edmonton Oilers skated and threaded passes through the Flyers' normally punishing forecheck. Once through the initial ...
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Flyers' Carter: A star in the making | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/02/2008
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Brendan Shanahan Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Philadelphia FlyersBleacher Report - NHL 11/6/2008
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