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What goaltending problem in Philadelphia?

by Dustin Leed

on 03/09/2010 - 11:19

Whether or not you thought the Philadelphia Flyers needed to make a trade for a goaltender, they didn’t – because they couldn’t without moving a big piece.

Long-term contracts, lack of draft picks and prospects tied General Manager, Paul Holmgren’s hands on March 3rd. If a move could have been made, I think it would have. But was the right decision made, not to?

It was the first deadline since 1993 that the Flyers didn’t make a move.

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2010 Olympic Games: The Aftermath

by Dustin Leed

on 03/02/2010 - 11:23

Today I have collaborated with Mike Tursi. Mike is a Penn State University Alum, Philadelphia native and hockey fan blogger for www.thehockeyherald.com & The Sports Twit Blog. You can follow Mike here: @TheSportsTwit

Mike and I are huge hockey fans, but more so, we’re sports fans in general. For this article, we’re going to discuss the influence of Olympic hockey and the impact it has with sports fans across America, and tackle the 2014 Sochi issue.

Patriotism can be a powerful thing.

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Flyers Fans React - pt. eight

by Dustin Leed

on 02/27/2010 - 12:38

For today’s Flyers Fans React, we are joined by Zach Damico. Zach was my roommate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is one of the biggest and most passionate Flyers fans I have ever met. He’s played hockey since he was five years old and continues to coach the game, today. You can follow him on here: @Chachi2012

DL – Do you think the Olympic break will help or hurt a team like the Flyers?

ZD - If you would have asked me this a few months ago I would have said it would of help out a whole hell of a lot.

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2010 Olympic Games: The Semifinals

by Dustin Leed

on 02/26/2010 - 01:10

[Today I am joined by WCBSTV.com Senior Sports and News Producer Jeff Capellini (@GreenLanternJet).
We will break down the two semifinal match-ups for the Olympic Games. Jeff will talk about the Finland vs. USA game and I will touch base on the Canada vs. Slovakia game. Hope you enjoy.]

For all of its perceived prowess Finland has never quite achieved at the Olympic level.

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Live Blog: USA vs. Canada with Dustin Leed

by Dustin Leed

on 02/21/2010 - 13:29

The biggest game of these 2010 Winter Games – USA vs. Canada.

Everyone will be watching – so why not do it with a computer in front of you?

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Philadelphia Flyers Top Ten Prospects

by Dustin Leed

on 02/16/2010 - 15:52

True prospects, picked by yours truly, decided upon potential, upside, NHL readiness, raw skill, leadership skills and players who have not seen a lick of the National Hockey League.

1. Kevin Marshall – drafted by Philadelphia in the second round (41st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
2. Marc-Andre Bourdon – drafted by Philadelphia in the third round (67th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
3. Stefan Legein – drafted by Columbus in the second round (37th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
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Flyers Fans React - pt. seven

by Dustin Leed

on 02/15/2010 - 15:36

For today’s Flyers Fans React, we are joined by Flyers blogger David Strehle. David has been a hardcore hockey fan since mid-70s and ardent supporter of the Orange-&-Black since '79. He’s seen the Flyers reach the Finals four times but has yet to see Philadelphia win Lord Stanley's coveted chalice.

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Ray Emery - KO'd

by Dustin Leed

on 02/11/2010 - 16:21

Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren has informed the Philadelphia media that goaltender Ray Emery has been ‘shut down’ for the next three weeks.

Emery has been out of action since his 3-0 shutout victory in Calgary.

The UFA to-be has had injury problems are season long and will try to attempt to play following the Olympic break. After recently taking an MRI on the hip, the news comes delayed after the Dr.’s and team management couldn’t come on a decision – surgery or rest.

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Flyers Acquire Leino

by Dustin Leed

on 02/06/2010 - 11:59

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Ole-Kristian Tollefsen and a fifth-round pick in 2011 to the Detroit Red Wings for leftwing Ville Leino.

Leino, 27, was a free-agent signing by the Wings following the 2008 season. His first season playing professional hockey in the AHL, Leino recorded 46 points in 57 games for the Grand Rapids.

Following the completion of his season, Leino was called-up by Detroit and succeeded instantly.

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Flyers Fans React - pt. six

by Dustin Leed

on 02/03/2010 - 12:00

For today’s Flyers Fans React, we are joined by Flyers blogger Matt Riffe.

Riffe has been a passionate Flyers fan since he was born. He grew up on the Broad Street Bullies style of play, he was able to watch the prime of the Legion of Doom, the disaster of the 2000 Eastern Conference Finals, and the bitter disappointment of the 2004 Flyers. Currently a start-up blogger at Hendrickshockey.com, Matt hopes to see a Stanley Cup very soon.

DL – Have the Philadelphia Flyers turned a corner?

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