Articles by Kevin Durso (5321)
As training camp and the preseason draw slightly closer, the Flyers already busy offseason warrants a look back. The Flyers have certainly made many changes. Some things, though, have also remained the same. The biggest change is the new face behind the bench with former North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol making the jump to the […]
The Flyers tweeted a photo on Tuesday afternoon, announcing new jersey numbers for the new acquisitions this offseason and two players already with the team from last season. Keep an eye out for these new sweater numbers during the 2015-16 season… pic.twitter.com/mTsJ5u2bRc — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 4, 2015
As Brandon Boykin departs, one of the telling signs from the early days of camp is the vote of confidence the coaching staff has put on JaCorey Shepherd. Shepherd was the Eagles sixth-round draft pick in April and has very quickly emerged as somebody who will used frequently throughout camp with a chance to earn […]
Pat Burrell walked to the podium, wearing his new Phillies jersey with Wall of Fame patch, and broke the microphone stand. It was the start of a comical speech for Burrell, who touched on many memories and stories from his nine seasons with the Phillies. Ultimately, it ended with sentiment. "It was a fun ride," […]
View image | gettyimages.com The wave of 2008 Phillies are starting to join the Wall of Fame. Last season, it was Charlie Manuel. This season, it is Pat Burrell. Burrell is just the first of many players from the 2008 Phillies – some whose time must wait until their playing careers are complete – […]
Photo via Kevin Goumas' Instagram account Kevin Goumas, the 23-year-old forward who made his debut with the Adirondack Phantoms in 2014, is set to return for another season. Goumas signed a one-year AHL deal with the Phantoms, keeping him in the Flyers system. Goumas scored six goals and added 11 assists in 63 games for […]
In the 2014-15 season, the Flyers missed the playoffs primarily due to inconsistent play. But it was the inconsistencies of three players that were magnified, and for good reason. Combined, Vincent Lecavalier, R.J. Umberger and Andrew MacDonald make $14.1 million. Last season, they played in a combined 182 games, scoring 19 goals and adding 28 […]
The Flyers ensured that a young piece of the lineup will be around for years to come. Forward Sean Couturier has signed a multi-year extension with the Flyers, worth $25.8 million over six years. The deal carries an AAV of $4.33 million. Couturier's cap hit in 2015-16 will be $3.75 million.
View image | gettyimages.com The Eagles made the splash of the offseason by signing DeMarco Murray as the new running back, replacing LeSean McCoy. In the season before, Darren Sproles proved he could handle some of the spotlight as well, turning in a Pro Bowl season. Also in the mix was a third new […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Flyers will get plenty of national exposure in the 2015-16 season. NBC and the NHL announced its national television schedule on Monday. The Flyers will be televised on NBC or NBCSN a total of 18 times during the season. Here is the list of national televised […]