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Bill Minchin

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Flyers add Rick Pracey, amateur scout, to staff

  View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Flyers have added former Colorado Avalanche scout Rick Pracey to their staff. Pracey will assume the role amateur scout. Pracey had been the director of scouting for the Avalanche.

Bill Minchin  •  16 Dec 2014
Around the NHL: If the playoffs started today part II

  View image | gettyimages.com Friday we took a look at what the Eastern Conference playoff matchups would be like if they started right now. Today we are going to take a look out west. There is at least one surprise team currently holding down a playoff spot, but if they can stay there is […]

Bill Minchin  •  15 Dec 2014
Around the NHL: If the playoffs started today…..

  View image | gettyimages.com There is no greater sports spectacle than the Stanley Cup playoffs. The intensity of an NHL playoff game is unmatched. The fans are even more rabid than normal, fans are all dressed in the same color and the level of play is unmatched. As we approach the holidays, we will […]

Bill Minchin  •  12 Dec 2014
Couturier line shines as Flyers defeat Devils

Matt Read got the monkey off his back. Sean Couturier played another solid game. Ray Emery made 17 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils, 4-1, on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

Bill Minchin  •  11 Dec 2014
Game 28 Preview: Flyers return home, look to exorcise the Devils

The Philadelphia Flyers (9-13-5) will make their return home tonight after a four game road trip. The Flyers went 1-1-1 in the state of California and dropped the fourth game in Columbus Tuesday night. Tonight they will host the New Jersey Devils (11-13-5). Game time is 7:00.

Bill Minchin  •  11 Dec 2014
Flyers Trivia: Team Record Holders

  #136482579 / gettyimages.com Good Morning Everyone, Welcome to Trivia Wednesday. Last week we did a Who Am I segment. Facebook follower Bill Zeits had the correct answer with Rick MacLeish. Congratulations Bill and thanks for following.

Bill Minchin  •  10 Dec 2014
Around the NHL: Hawks on a roll, Beliveau and more

  #460104780 / gettyimages.com The Chicago Blackhawks are once again playing like the Chicago Blackhawks.  Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and company have won six straight games, have caught Nashville and are now leading the Central Division. 

Bill Minchin  •  08 Dec 2014
Mason spectacular in road win against Kings

  #458865794 / gettyimages.com     Claude Giroux and Wayne Simmonds scored. The peanlty kill was fantastic. Steve Mason made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers were able to escape the Staples Center with a 2-1 victory ove the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

Bill Minchin  •  06 Dec 2014
Game 26 Preview: Flyers look to build on recent performances as they take on the Kings

    #458805636 / gettyimages.co The Philadelphia Flyers (8-13-4) will look to end their current six game slide as they search for a win against the Los Angeles Kings (14-7-5). This is the second and final meeting between the Flyers and Kings this season and is the final game of the team's California swing. Game time is […]

Bill Minchin  •  06 Dec 2014
Around the NHL: Alfredsson retires, Brodeur returns and more

  #459964282 / gettyimages.com   Last night one of the greatest Swedish players in the history of the NHL called it a career. Longtime Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson officially announced his retirement yesterday. Alfredsson was the face of the Franchise for 17 seasons.

Bill Minchin  •  05 Dec 2014