broadstreethockey.com - 7/2/2009
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Salary cap chart updated
I've updated the Flyers salary cap chart to include Ian Laperriere and Brian Boucher. The team has $2.9 million in cap space to, presumably, sign an offensive forward and possibly an extra defenseman.
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
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 add Boucher, Laperriere, lose Knuble
flyersfancentral.com 7/2/2009 — Brian Boucher is back, Mike Knuble is gone, and feisty right winger Ian Laperriere will be wearing orange and black.
View original article here: Philly.com Sports Flyers
Boucher about to become a Flyer?
flyersfancentral.com 6/30/2009 — 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 ...
Grier’s done with San Jose
crashthecrease.com 7/1/2009 — Right wing Mike Grier, goalie Brian Boucher, defenseman Alexei Semenov and left wing Claude Lemieux all became unrestricted free agents today, and a team source said late Tuesday that none currently figures into San Jose’s plans.
The decision not to bring back Grier, 34, ends his ...
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...
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 ...
Shock In Flyerdom
flyersfancentral.com 7/2/2009 — I don't have a problem with Brian Boucher as a backup goalie. He has shown he is capable of handling the starter's job and he fits under the cap
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Ian Laperriere signed by Philadelphia
avsrant.blogspot.com 7/1/2009 — 3 years / 1.17 million per season. A freaking disgrace. There's absolutely no reason why the Avs shouldn't have signed him. Living in Philadelphia, Laperriere is going to be closer, but he feels much further away.
Ian Laperriere signs 3 year deal with Flyers
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 7/1/2009 — And the Flyers 12th forward is..... 35 year old Ian Laperriere, who signed a 3 year, 3.5 million dollar deal with the Flyers. Laperriere, a right wing, is an NHL journeyman, having played for 4 teams in his 15 year NHL career. He most recently played for the Avalanche, putting up 19 points in 74...
Flyers Add Veteran RW Ian Laperriere
broadstreethockey.com 7/1/2009 —
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Well... this isn't what was expected. With the loss of Mike Knuble , the Flyers added veteran RW Ian Laperriere for 3 years and $3.5 ...
Knuble Joins Flyers Past, Lappy a Flyer
flyersgoalscoredby.com 7/2/2009 — We covered it last weekend when Chris Pronger was acquired - no need to dry hump a dead horse from behind. The signing of Ian Laperriere has us looking like the most ass-kickingest team since the 2007 Ducks. There are going to be a lot of fun games ...
Laperriere conference call —
Flyers Fan Central
IAN LAPERRIERE Q: We’ve heard a lot about how you bring character, grit, hate for losing to this team… where does that come from and what is that? Ian Laperriere: From being on both sides of the fence, I guess. I ‘ve been on losign teams and winning teams, and I like winning teams much better. ...
Boucher conference call —
Flyers Fan Central
BRIAN BOUCHER Q: How do you feel? Brian Boucher: Thrilled. Thanks for that warm welcome. I’m thrilled. I had a nice year in San Jose, year and a bit, but I’m happy to be back in Philly. Q: Paul just said you’re a better goaltender than when you left here. Do you agree with him?
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Knuble Joins Flyers Past, Lappy a Flyer —
Flyers Fan Central
We covered it last weekend when Chris Pronger was acquired - no need to dry hump a dead horse from behind. The signing of Ian Laperriere has us looking like the most ass-kickingest team since the 2007 Ducks. There are going to be a lot of fun games to watch next season that might get out of ...
Flyers sign Lapierrere —
Flyers Fan Central
The Flyers have just signed Ian Laperriere to a three-year deal worth $3.5 million. The 35-year-old veteran center/right wing recorded 7 goals and 12 assists for the Colorado Avalanche last season and is a nasty guy to play against.
View original blog post here: Flyer Files
Alert! Flyers sign Boucher! —
Flyers Fan Central
As first reported on this blog and in the Courier-Post ... The Flyers have signed free-agent goaltender Brian Boucher to a two-year contract worth $1.825 million. Boucher's contract will carry a $925,000 cap hit and he'll serve as a backup to Ray Emery
View original blog post here: Flyer Files
Secondary targets disappearing fast —
Snapshots
If the Red Wings hoped to sign a complimentary forward or two to bolster their third or fourth lines, those players are disappearing fast, and have garnered high salaries: TSN's signing tracker provides a summary: Ian Laperriere signed with the...
Yet more signings —
Inside the Kings
I'll just keep this open and add to it for a while...
David Koci to Colorado, one year, $575,000
Kent Huskins back to San Jose, two years, $3.4 million
Hal Gill to Montreal, two years, $4.5 million
Michael Rupp to Pittsburgh, two years, $1.625 million
Ian Laperriere to Philadelphia, ...
Boucher Returns to Philadelphia. —
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Former San Jose Sharks goaltender Brian Boucher is returning
to the city where his NHL career began.
The Philadelphia Flyers today signed Boucher to a two-year,
$1.8 million contract worth $925K per season against the Flyers cap.
With this signing and that last month of Ray Emery the ...
Flyers sign Laperriere - 7-1-09 —
Empty Netters
The Flyers have signed former Colorado forward Ian Laperriere to a three-year deal worth $1.17 million per season. Laperriere had 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 74 games.
EN Says : Laperriere is a solid tough player who has some value, but the Flyers have two guys like this already on ...
Flyers sign Boucher (the other one) - 7-1-09 —
Empty Netters
The Flyers have brought back an old face (or mask) in goaltender Brian Boucher. The deal is for two years at $1.85 total. Boucher had a record of 12-6-3 in San Jose last season with a 2.18 goals against average, .917 save percentage and two shutouts.
EN Says: So the Flyers' goaltenders ...
UFA of the Day: Brian Boucher —
Fear The Fin
Moscow, birthplace of Brian Boucher.
GP MIN W L T EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2008 - Brian Boucher
22
1291
12
6
3
2
47
2.18
563
516
.917
2
Brian Boucher has put up very good numbers over the course of his ...