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Josh Janet

Josh Janet was raised in Northern New Jersey, but by an odd set of circumstances, is a Philadelphia sports fan. While recently converted to the Phillies, Josh is a diehard Flyers fan and can be expected to stay on top of the latest NHL news.

Giroux Feeds Philly Media With Embarassing Arrest

Giroux Feeds Philly Media With Embarassing Arrest

"We are aware of reports surrounding Claude Giroux. Until we have more information, we will withhold making any further comment." That was all Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall had to say this morning when

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Flyers Continue to Add Depth on Day 2 of Free Agency

Flyers Continue to Add Depth on Day 2 of Free Agency

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall took care of immediate business on Tuesday with the re-signing of back-up goaltender Ray Emery. Following up the AHL depth signings of goaltender Rob Zepp and centerman Blair Jones,

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Hextall Takes Care of Business on First Day of Free Agency

Hextall Takes Care of Business on First Day of Free Agency

The Philadelphia Flyers organization has often been linked in rumors with every high-priced free agent available on July 1. Bankrolled by Ed Snider, management could afford to throw ludicrous sums of money at free agents.

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Flyers Qualify Just Four RFAs in Start of Hextall Era

Flyers Qualify Just Four RFAs in Start of Hextall Era

An ongoing problem in the Paul Holmgren era for the Philadelphia Flyers was a lack of contract space. The organization regularly flirted with the fifty-contract limit, ignoring the additional "slide rule" affected contracts that allowed

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Flyers Round Out Draft With Curious But Talented Selections

Flyers Round Out Draft With Curious But Talented Selections

The 2014 NHL Entry Draft continued Saturday morning with rounds two through seven. The Flyers had fairly strong draft classes in 2011 and 2012, though the jury is out on the selections from 2013. The

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Flyers Select Defenseman Travis Sanheim with 17th Overall Pick

Flyers Select Defenseman Travis Sanheim with 17th Overall Pick

There was ample chatter throughout the day with regards to trades before and during the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The Anaheim Ducks acquired centerman Ryan Kesler from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for former Flyer

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Flyers Rumored to Be Eyeing a Move Up the Draft Board

Flyers Rumored to Be Eyeing a Move Up the Draft Board

The Philadelphia Flyers, hosts of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft beginning this Friday, are currently scheduled to select their first pick following 16 other general managers. Per the latest round of rumors, general manager Ron

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Time Running Out For Tye McGinn?

Time Running Out For Tye McGinn?

The philosophy touted by new Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall in the past month and a half has been “build though the draft.” Hextall also stressed back in May the key positions to build

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Peter Forsberg to be Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Peter Forsberg to be Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

At 3:00 p.m. Monday afternoon, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced the 2014 nominees for the 2014 Hall of Fame Class. Former Philadelphia Flyer Peter Forsberg will join Rob Blake, Dominik Hasek, Mike Modano, veteran

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Brayden Schenn Re-Signed for Two Years, $5 Million

Brayden Schenn Re-Signed for Two Years, $5 Million

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall expertly diverted this afternoon some of the criticisms lobbied towards his first move today- trading veteran forward Scott Hartnell- with a more even-keeled, cost-effective move- re-signing restricted free agent

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