the700level.com - 2/20/2009
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Clearly, Mike Richards was the hero of Thursday night's 6-3 win over the Sabres. The captain logged his first career five-point night, scoring two goals and assisting on three others. His two goals were both scored when the Flyers had one few skater than the Sabres, with yet another Richie ...
sports.yahoo.com - 2/20/2009
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sports.yahoo.com —
No. 1 star, Mike Richards , Philadelphia Flyers
: Thursday night's game against visiting Buffalo was the...
264th of Mike Richards' career, and statistically it goes down as his best night in the NHL. Richards scored two goals and added three assists ...
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Thursday's Three Stars: Richards does it all for Flyers
philly.com - 2/19/2009
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philly.com —
With the March 4 trade deadline approaching, there
have been suggestions that the Flyers need to add...
a physical defenseman - such as Anaheim's Chris Pronger - to make a legitimate Stanley Cup run. John Stevens doesn't buy it."I've said all along ...
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Stevens happy with Flyers' defense | Philadelphia ...
philly.com - 2/20/2009
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philly.com —
Do not expect the Flyers to make any
major moves by the March 4 trade deadline, Dave...
Brown, the club's director of player personnel, said before last night's game against Buffalo. Brown said he did not think the Flyers would do much, because the team ...
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Flyers Notes: Flyers restricted by tight cap | ...
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Broad Street Bits: Friday 2.20.09
Broad Street Hockey —
Ed Moran on the dominance of Mike Richards last night.
Moran on Briere's return... he's coming...
Sam Carchidi from the Inky on the Flyers' win.
Carchidi's Flyers' notes focus on the trade deadline.
Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post on... youth hockey?
Gormley's game recap.
Matt P at The 700 Level has a great post about Mike Richards being in contention for the Selke.
Ken Hitchcock won ...
Puck Headlines: Deadline buys, sells; are Flyers goalie shopping?
Puck Daddy —
... or your grandpa." And with that, the Capitals begin aggressively courting new fans in West Virginia. [NHL.com] • Jose Theodore talks smack on the Colorado Avalanche, blissfully silent about the fact that he was one Cristobal Huet decision away from being a team slightly less talented than the Washington Capitals this season. [Denver Post] • Why Mike Richards could be your Selke Trophy winner this season. [The 700 Level] • Rene Bourque tangled legs with Minnesota's Dan Fritsche ...
The education and domination of Flyers captain Mike Richards
Puck Daddy —
... Richards's play is symbolic of the tenacious and tough persona of this Flyers team. He never quits on a play, and swarms the net with the best of them. He's dropped the gloves four times this season, while hounding opponents like Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby in head-to-head matchups. "You try to make it as uncomfortable as much as possible for them," he said. That attitude, and his effective play on the defensive end, have made him a Selke contender in the eyes of many. "I've never heard that before. First ...
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NYT > Hockey 2/20/2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Mike Richards had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points, and Mike Knuble broke a third-period tie to help the Philadelphia Flyers win their third straight game, 6-3 over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. > ...