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Flyers-Penguins: Postgame

Postgame I called this a statement game this morning, and Martin Biron and his fellow Philadelphia Flyers delivered a firm response this afternoon...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 8 months ago 54 reads 8 comments
Scottie Upshall and Daniel Carcillo by the Numbers

In his Breakaways portion of yesterday’s Red Wings-Flyers wrap up, Sam Carchidi pointed out that both Scottie Upshall and Daniel Carcillo have contributed three points to their respective teams since the trade deadline and are equal in plus-minus...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 8 months ago 81 reads 4 comments
NHL Officiating: When the Black and White Make a Game Too Grey

Tonight’s Philadelphia Flyers-Washington Capitals game featured the most ridiculous display of officiating ineptitude I have ever witnessed in person. After such a statement, you could call me a homer...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 8 months ago 124 reads 4 comments
Daniel Briere: Oh Danny Boy . . .

The pathetic excuse for hockey the Philadelphia Flyers presented against the Calgary Flames during the first period left me contemplating this morning’s blog. Perhaps I would talk about the importance of work ethic...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 9 months ago 148 reads 1 comments
Thoughts On Trading Upshall for Carcillo

From a few conversations and bit of surfing the blogs and boards, I’m sensing that Flyer fans dislike today’s trades. That’s quite understandable...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 9 months ago 157 reads 2 comments
Philadelphia Flyers: The Comeback Kids

Just when you start to count the Philadelphia Flyers out of a game, they can surprise you with a second gear. The Carolina Hurricanes could tell you about the Wachovia Center...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 9 months ago 31 reads 0 comments
Martin Brodeur: Ever the Flyers' Buzzkill

Watching the Flyers during yesterday’s tilt at the Rock, it struck me that the game was practically a replay of every Flyers-Devils game I watched in the mid- to late-90s...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 9 months ago 13 reads 0 comments
Flyers-Capitals: Philly Shows Character In Key Win

In case you didn’t have a chance to watch the Flyers comeback for a huge win over the Capitals at the Verizon Center, Bill Clement put together a great overview of the game or you could just check out the highlights...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 9 months ago 40 reads 1 comments
What Was Martin Biron Thinking?

I have spent the last two days pondering the curious play that led to Pittsburgh’s game-winning goal in Saturday’s edition of the Keystone Klash...

Written by The Frozen Fan about 9 months ago 162 reads 3 comments
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 11/13/2008

Pregame. I posted some pregame thoughts on the Flyers earlier today. You can catch those here. Otherwise, you might try checking out some thoughts on the big rivalry from bloggers on both sides of the Keystone state...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 70 reads 0 comments
Moment of Truth for John Stevens

You can’t deny that John Steven’s temporary demotion of Joffrey Lupul to the fourth line and third period benching of Scott Hartnell has driven conversation among the journalists and bloggers...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 70 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders 11/11/2008

First order of business: Allow me to apologize for my absence in the past few days. My computer succumbed to a virus on Saturday night during the first period of the Flyers game...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 51 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 11/8/2008

Pregame. I had a long time to contemplate the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals series between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Bay Lightning...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 50 reads 1 comments
Flyers Lineup Changes: Danny, Matt and the Two Steves

For those of you who are experiencing a crazy weekend—as I currently am—I thought perhaps we should cover the roster movements of the Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Bay Lightning before their tilt...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 205 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators 11/6/2008

Pregame. Paul Holmgren says he’s tired of seeing the Philadelphia Flyers’ fannies as the opposition careens towards Martin Biron. So much so that he sat down with Brendan Shanahan the other day to talk contract...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 48 reads 0 comments
The NHL All-Star Ballot

Why is the NHL announcing the All-Star Game ballot in the first week of November? These teams have barely played one-eighth of their games...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 43 reads 0 comments
The Cost Of Danny Briere's Abdominal Tear

The Philadelphia Flyers started their year 0-3-3 because they couldn't figure out how to function as a team. The top line of Danny Briere, Mike Richards, and Simon Gagne were the only ones who ...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 478 reads 9 comments
Weird NHL Stats from October 2008

Now that the Phillies mania has settled a bit, let’s get back to hockey. I wandered through the NHL’s new stats machine while researching material for another blog, and I came upon ...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 139 reads 0 comments
The Phillies Parade, or navigating the travel nightmare

The flip side of yesterday’s amazing spectacle for the Philadelphia Phillies was the transportation. My morning commute, which normally averages about one hour if I stop for coffee, lasted two-and-a-half hours...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 122 reads 0 comments
Philly Phanatic!!! It’s parade day, everyone!

Sign hanging outside City Hall at Broad Street If you want the definition of insanity, Broad Street is it. After spending two hours on the train - more than twice my normal commute - and ...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 338 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders: 10/30/2008

Pregame thoughts. This image pretty well sums up the relationship between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders over the past few seasons...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 70 reads 0 comments
Philly fans victorious: Why the toughest fans in sports deserve a championship

I can’t offer any bold predictions on how Game 5 of the World Series will end. At best, I’m an avid hockey fan who dabbles in baseball on occasion with good intent but little in-depth knowledge of the sport...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 137 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Atlanta Thrashers 10/28/2008

Pregame. The Philadelphia Flyers have absolutely dominated the Atlanta Thrashers in the past few season. The horrendous 2006-07 Flyers squad managed to sweep the season series (4 games) that year...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 59 reads 0 comments
Doug Weight’s hit on Brandon Sutter: How should we decide

Carolina GM Jim Rutherford was incensed that the NHL declined to hand out a suspension to Doug Weight for his open-ice check on Brandon Sutter. He should be. A bright young rookie with a terrific pedigree sustained an injury with career-ending potential.

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 366 reads 5 comments
Notes on the Phillies and Luca Sbisa

The Philadelphia Phillies have electrified the entire city. If the Washington Capitals thought they rocked the red last spring, they should see Philly right now. You’d think a Twizzler plant exploded and covered the entire metropolitan area...

Written by The Frozen Fan about about 1 year ago 39 reads 0 comments

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The Frozen Fan Article Archive

Flyers-Penguins: Postgame

Scottie Upshall and Daniel Carcillo by the Numbers

NHL Officiating: When the Black and White Make a Game Too Grey

Daniel Briere: Oh Danny Boy . . .

Thoughts On Trading Upshall for Carcillo

Philadelphia Flyers: The Comeback Kids

Martin Brodeur: Ever the Flyers' Buzzkill

Flyers-Capitals: Philly Shows Character In Key Win

What Was Martin Biron Thinking?

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 11/13/2008

Moment of Truth for John Stevens

Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders 11/11/2008

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 11/8/2008

Flyers Lineup Changes: Danny, Matt and the Two Steves

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators 11/6/2008

The NHL All-Star Ballot

The Cost Of Danny Briere's Abdominal Tear

Weird NHL Stats from October 2008

The Phillies Parade, or navigating the travel nightmare

Philly Phanatic!!! It’s parade day, everyone!

Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders: 10/30/2008

Philly fans victorious: Why the toughest fans in sports deserve a championship

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Atlanta Thrashers 10/28/2008

Doug Weight’s hit on Brandon Sutter: How should we decide

Notes on the Phillies and Luca Sbisa

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