1. NHL Playoffs 2012: Can the Flyers Overcome Injuries?

    The Philadelphia Flyers are preparing for a deep playoff run starting with cross-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins ...

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  2. NHL Playoff Preview: L.A. Kings Will Benefit from Being the 8th Seed

    The L.A. Kings ' overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks in the final game of the regular season put the Kings into the eighth and final playoff seed...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 398 reads 3 comments

  3. Top 10 Russians for the 2011-12 NHL Season

    Russian hockey players have been in the NHL for decades. They are an excellent addition to the league because they bring a different style of play than the typical North American style...

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  4. Was Ilya Bryzgalov's Return Too Soon for the Philadelphia Flyers?

    Ilya Bryzgalov returned to the ice after missing two games with a chip fracture in his foot, surrendering four goals in the first period on his way to a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers ...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 865 reads 5 comments

  5. 10 Philadelphia Flyers Playoff Beards to Look Forward to

    The playoffs are just days away, and with the playoffs comes the great tradition of playoff beards. While every team has players that subscribe to the superstition of not shaving, ...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 1,327 reads 0 comments

  6. Philadelphia Flyers Must Beat the Rangers Now to Beat Them in the Playoffs

    The Philadelphia Flyers have a record of 0-5 against the New York Rangers this season. With both teams having locked up playoff spots, it is likely that the Flyers will have to go through the Rangers to win the Eastern Conference...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 673 reads 1 comments

  7. Philadelphia Flyers: Is Home Ice Really an Advantage?

    The Philadelphia Flyers have a good chance to catch the Pittsburgh Penguins in the standings before the playoffs. While catching the Penguins is very possible, actually passing them in the standings might hurt the Flyers chances in the playoffs...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 633 reads 5 comments

  8. Sergei Bobrovsky: Who Will Lead the Flyers If Bryzgalov Can't?

    The Philadelphia Flyers added Ilya Bryzgalov during the offseason to give the team strong enough goaltending to make a deep playoff run...

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  9. Ilya Bryzgalov: Is Resting Philadelphia Flyers Goalie the Right Choice?

    During the month of March, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov finally figured out what he needed to do to be successful in Philadelphia...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 985 reads 4 comments

  10. Why L.A. Kings' Jonathan Quick Should Be a Vezina Favorite

    The L.A. Kings have had a great end of season push, which has put them in the playoffs and into contention for the lead in their division...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 642 reads 4 comments

  11. NHL Free Agency: Who Will the Flyers Keep or Let Go?

    This offseason, the Philadelphia Flyers have eight players who will be entering free agency and some important decisions to make...

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  12. Washington Capitals Trying to Hold onto a Playoff Spot

    The Capitals are the No. 8 seed in the East, and for the first time in years are in danger of not making the playoffs. The Capitals trail the division-leading Panthers by five points with only eight games remaining...

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  13. Toronto Maple Leafs Fans Deserve Better

    From the outside looking in, it appears that Toronto Maple Leafs fans are in an abusive relationship with their team. With every new season, fans think their team will have a clean slate to make a run at the Stanley Cup...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 742 reads 31 comments

  14. Claude Giroux Needs to Be Made Philadelphia Flyers Captain Before Playoffs

    The Flyers took what easily could have been a season-ending blow when they lost their captain, Chris Pronger. While the team has been able to remain successful, the Flyers have to name a captain if they want to have playoff success...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 4,093 reads 34 comments

  15. Stanley Cup Playoffs: Atlantic Division Will Steal the Show in the East

    The Atlantic Division is the strongest division in the NHL this season, and it will have four representatives in the playoffs...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 945 reads 15 comments

  16. Philadelphia Flyers: Hard Fought Weekend Shows Good Signs

    This weekend the Philadelphia Flyers had two hard fought games against Eastern Conference rivals. Ending the two-game stretch with a record of 1-0-1 proves that the Flyers will ...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 729 reads 4 comments

  17. Top 10 NHL Coaching Changes of 2011-12

    The NHL has been a dangerous place to be a head coach this season. Since the Stanley Cup was awarded, there have been fourteen coaches who have lost their jobs...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 1,352 reads 4 comments

  18. 2012 NHL Playoff Race: Rangers Must Fight to Maintain Top Spot

    The Atlantic Division has been one of the most competitive divisions in the NHL during the 2011-12 season...

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  19. Sidney Crosby's Return: The NHL Needs More Than Crosby, It Needs Ovechkin, Too

    The NHL has been buzzing surrounding the return of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby . While Crosby is one of the best players in the league, his return alone is not what the NHL needs...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 403 reads 2 comments

  20. Philadelphia Flyers: Danny Briere Will Be Ready When It Counts

    Philadelphia Flyers forward Danny Briere has had some serious struggles with goal scoring during the second half of this season...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 633 reads 4 comments

  21. Phoenix Coyotes: Mike Smith's March Struggles Are Not Here to Stay

    Phoenix Coyote fans should not be worried about the team’s awful start to March. While February was a dominate month for the Coyotes, the slump in March is just a slump, and not a sign of how the season will end...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 153 reads 0 comments

  22. Philadelphia Flyers: Where Has All the Goal Scoring Gone?

    The Philadelphia Flyers are finally receiving the high-caliber goaltending they expected from Ilya Bryzgalov . While the goaltending has been surging, the NHL ’s leading offense has struggled...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 488 reads 3 comments

  23. L.A. Kings: Playoff Bound 2012

    The L.A. Kings are playoff bound! The Kings are only a few points from being in the playoffs, and they are bringing their pieces together at the right time for a playoff run...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 938 reads 4 comments

  24. Philadelphia Flyers: Is Paul Holmgren Lucky to Still Have His Job?

    Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren is viewed by many fans as a genius. His trades have worked out, for the most part, but he is really lucky to still have his job...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 2,154 reads 27 comments

  25. L.A. Kings: 5 Reasons the Jeff Carter Trade Has Been a Success

    The trade deadline for the 2011-12 season was not as eventful as many fans would have liked to see. While so many professional sports are too scared to make trades, one of the unique ...

    Ian Barry Written by Ian Barry about 1 year ago 2,462 reads 1 comments