Flyers News and Notes: June 15th Edition
With the 2012 NHL Entry Draft a week away and free agency looming soon after, there have been a variety of news stories reported that touch on the past and future of the Flyers. For
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Vitale, Laviolette Ramp Up Flyers/Penguins Rivalry Ahead of Playoffs
Thanks in part to the combined actions of fourth liner Joe Vitale and Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette, the inevitable 2012 Stanley Cup Quarterfinal series between the Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins has been
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John Stevens Takes Over LA Kings As Interim Head Coach
Earlier this evening, Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi fired head coach Terry Murray. The Kings, sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference, have a 13-12-4 record and have dropped their last four
Read MoreIslanders Head Coach Scott Gordon Fired
New York Islanders head coach Scott Gordon was fired by the organization this morning, following the tenth straight loss for the club. The firing comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Gordon is well respected
Read MoreMilt Thompson Isn’t To Blame For The Phillies Struggles, But His Firing Might Wake Up The Bats
It was time for the Phillies to make a significant shakeup to try to spark an offense that has been struggling to put up runs for most of the season. The Phillies had tried to
Read MoreLA Kings to Hire Former Coach John Stevens
According to the Los Angeles Times this past weekend, the Los Angeles Kings organization is close to hiring former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Stevens to serve as the assistant coach.  Stevens would be replacing
Read MoreFlyers Have Found The Right Coach In Peter Laviolette
Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette has accomplished some impressive feats since taking over for John Stevens early in the season. When Laviolette replaced Stevens, the Flyers looked like they wouldn’t even sniff the playoffs. They
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