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The Hockey Guys’ 2012 NHL Draft Top 30 Rankings

The Hockey Guys’ 2012 NHL Draft Top 30 Rankings

2012 NHL Draft Top 30 Rankings   (Collage Images courtesy of Aaron Bell/CHL Images) The Hockey Guys are pleased to release the inaugural “THG’s NHL Draft Top 30 Rankings”, a guide aimed at providing hockey fans with information on the upcoming 2012 draft class.  Prospect guru Brendan Ross and credentialed OHL writer Todd Cordell team [...]

No More Excuses

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No More Excuses

By Christopher Decker (@HockeyGuy_Chris) Chris Trotman/Getty Images First came the unfortunate news that Marc Staal was suffering post-concussion symptoms resulting in no timetable for his return. Then came the free pass of a European trip that supposedly weighed down heavily upon their ability to play a full 60 minutes of hard-fought hockey. After that came [...]

Why Detroit is Home

Why Detroit is Home

By Rhys Richards (@RREsq) Early last week, Detroit proved yet again why so many players want to play for its team. The Red Wings gave starting goaltender Jimmy Howard last Tuesday off so that he could spend more time with his wife, Rachel, and newborn son, James Russell Howard IV, who was born two Sundays ago. [...]

Off The Post: Jeckyl And Hyde Flyers Need Consistency To Get Out of The Woods

Off The Post: Jeckyl And Hyde Flyers Need Consistency To Get Out of The Woods

By Anthony Mingioni (@AnthonyMingioni) The name Pennsylvania, the commonwealth in which the city of Philadelphia resides, is Latin for “Penn’s Woods.” 300 years ago most of the region surrounding the city was a densely packed collection of tall trees and foliage. Not a place for the faint of heart or anyone less than the hardiest [...]

OHL Prospect Report: Windsor Spitfires vs. Barrie Colts

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OHL Prospect Report: Windsor Spitfires vs. Barrie Colts

By Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) Score Colts – 5 / Spitfires – 1 Spotted scouts I can confirm scouts from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, and Buffalo Sabres were in attendance. Barrie Colts Notable scratches:  Eric Locke (upper-body injury) C – Mark Scheifele, Jets – Scheifele was the best player on the ice, in my [...]

Red-Hot Pens Will Face Even More Adversity In Toronto Tonight

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Red-Hot Pens Will Face Even More Adversity In Toronto Tonight

By Joe Depto (@PensDeptoTFP) Another day, another injury. It’s been the unofficial battle cry of the Pittsburgh Penguins for nearly an injury now. Tonight, as the Pittsburgh Penguins do battle with the Maple Leafs in Toronto, will be no different. Jordan Staal, per Pittsburgh bench boss Dan Bylsma, will miss tonight’s game due a collision [...]

Exclusive One-on-One Interview with [fake] Tim Panaccio

Exclusive One-on-One Interview with [fake] Tim Panaccio

By Dustin Leed (@D_LEED) I recently sat down with [fake]  Tim Panaccio to cover some important topics in FLYERDOM. We chatted about the Flyers’ season, their offseason moves, Chris Pronger and his love for exotic refreshment. The satire Q&A can be read below: Flyers are looking like a playoff team early on this season, what have [...]

Prospect Report: Ranford Shines for Kamloops

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Prospect Report: Ranford Shines for Kamloops

By: Tyler J. Altemose (@HockeyGuyTy) This week’s prospect report tracks Flyers prospects from around North America and Europe between Friday, October 14 and Thursday, October 20. First, a couple of transaction notes. On Tuesday the Phantoms sent a couple of players down to the ECHL. LW Andy Bombach was loaned to the Flyers ECHL affiliate [...]

Off The Post: Briere, Hartnell, and Leino Struggling In Early Going

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Off The Post: Briere, Hartnell, and Leino Struggling In Early Going

By Anthony Mingioni (@AnthonyMingioni) They were thrown together in the heat of playoff battle. The coaching staff crossed their fingers and hoped for the best. What they got was a near unstoppable force that sparked an incredible ride, culminating in an Eastern Conference championship and a game performance in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final. It [...]

Zac Rinaldo’s World

By Dustin Leed It’s not often that you see the words skill, calm and composed in the same sentence with Zac Rinaldo. But you may be surprised at the Zac Rinaldo you see at this year’s Flyers training camp. He’s still crazy, he’s still an entertainer, he’s still as tough as they come and the [...]

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