This Week in Flyers History: Week ending February 7

February 5, 1980: 7 Flyers represent team at NHL All-Star Game The 1979-80 NHL All Star game was held at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Representing the Campbell Conference, were seven Philadelphia Flyers. Goalie Pete Peeters, defenseman Jimmy Watson and Norm Barnes along with forwards Rick MacLeish, Bill Barber, Brian Propp and Reggie Leach. Although […]

Mike Watson  •  07 Feb 2016
Phillies rumors: Teams ‘unsure’ about meeting Cliff Lee’s asking price

Embed from Getty Images   Cliff Lee's agent Darek Braunecker suggested earlier this off-season that for Cliff Lee to pitch in 2016, he would need a 'perfect fit'. It's becoming increasingly apparent that Lee may not get the perfect fit before Spring Training starts, if it comes at all.  28 of the league's 30 teams will […]

Tim Kelly  •  06 Feb 2016
Donovan McNabb is still really not cool with Rush Limbaugh’s 2003 comments

Embed from Getty Images   In 2003, while he had a role on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh, made a controversial statement when asked to give his opinion on then Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb.  "Sorry to say this, I don't think he's been that good from the get-go," Limbaugh said. "I think […]

Tim Kelly  •  06 Feb 2016
Figuring out the Flyers penalty kill

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Flyers have had plenty of things to worry about this season. They've been outside a playoff spot pretty much all season, and one of the leading reasons for that is a combined special teams rank near the bottom of the league. Fortunately, the Flyers power play has recently […]

Marc Naples  •  06 Feb 2016
Back to back disappointing losses for the Sixers

If you are like me, for a minute in January you were worried the Sixers were not going to end up with the worst record in the league, and intern, would not have the best chance at securing the number one pick in the lottery. Well, I no longer have that fear, and neither should […]

Mike Klein  •  05 Feb 2016
Aaron Nola admits he would like to start on Opening Day for Phillies

Embed from Getty Images   In the past four seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies haven't had the same pitcher start on Opening Day in back-to-back years. Roy Halladay started on Opening Day in 2012, in what would turn out to be the final Opening Day start of his career. Cole Hamels, fresh off a six-year extension, […]

Tim Kelly  •  05 Feb 2016
NFL agent calls Howie Roseman ‘one of top NFL executives’

Embed from Getty Images   When Philadelphia Eagles fans think of Drew Rosenhaus, the next name that pops into their mind is probably Terrell Owens. The NFL super-agent represented Owens through his tumultuous tenure in Philadelphia, which left a bad taste in fans' mouths about Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus, however, doesn't seem to have a bad taste […]

Tim Kelly  •  05 Feb 2016
Flyers give Stolarz a vote of confidence as big decision looms

Photo: Nina Weiss/Flyerdelphia  Philadelphia Flyers rookie goaltender Anthony Stolarz scarcely resembles the player who, on July 9, 2012, stepped onto the ice at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, NJ, for the first day of his first Development Camp. Although the towering teenager was a fine natural athlete and a confident, well-spoken young man even then, he […]

Bill Meltzer  •  05 Feb 2016
Flyers-Predators: By the Numbers

Offense Explodes for 6 Goals Game Events   [Mouse-over image for goal details]

Marc Naples  •  05 Feb 2016