Around the Net March 21, 2014: Flyers keep on rolling, win 4th straight; prospect Hagg signs ELC, will join Phantoms; more

Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. On this lovely Friday, we look at the Flyers hot streak, prospect Robert Hagg signing a contract and Claude Giroux's MVP candidacy.  

Dain Stiles  •  21 Mar 2014
Cliff Lee, Jon Lester Meet for Rematch As Phils Host BoSox

The Phillies played their final split sqaud games yesterday as they divided up and took on the Astros and Blue Jays, respectively. David Buchanan manned the hill for the Phils against the 'Stros, but was not able to keep his team from winning as they fell 3-1. Back in Clearwater, Jeff Manship led the Phils […]

Erik Seybold  •  21 Mar 2014
Flyers sign Robert Hagg to Entry-Level Contract

Image courtesy of LastWordOnSports.com According to the Swedish website Aftonbladet.se, the Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Robert Hagg have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract, which will most likely begin in the 2014-2015 season. The 19-year-old defenseman just recently finished his season with MODO HK in the Swedish Hockey League, or SHL, where the team […]

Craig Forsythe  •  21 Mar 2014
Freddy Galvis In Hospital, Darin Ruf to Have MRI

This morning, the Phillies announced that Freddy Galvis had been taken to the hospital due to a staph infection on his left leg. The SS had an abcess removed from his left knee earlier this week and an infection grew. Although Galvis' bat has not been the talk of the town this spring, his glove and […]

Erik Seybold  •  21 Mar 2014
DeSean Jackson Speculation Driven By Eagles

The Eagles have been silent when it comes to rampant speculation about DeSean Jackson's status with the team in recent weeks. DeSean Jackson's status with the Eagles and the surrounding speculation has become the biggest story of the NFL offseason. And that's just the way the Eagles want it. If this were the media driven […]

Matt Lombardo  •  21 Mar 2014
Hockey Hilarity: Toronto’s Second Tweet Ever

Image c/o GeekTyrant. Friday funnies brought to you straight from hockey’s own players, media personnel, and broadcast botches. We’ll be mucking it up every week right here, examining puck ups, puns, tweets, and more! Something that has been sort of fun this week has been this link that has been making the rounds on Twitter […]

Nick Dobrowolski  •  21 Mar 2014
Simmonds scores twice in 4-2 win over the Stars

Image courtesy of Drew Hallowell/Getty Images The Philadelphia Flyers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but they needed to hang on late in the game for a 4-2 decision over the Dallas Stars at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. A goal from Mark Streit, a goal from Michael Raffl, and two from Wayne Simmonds […]

Craig Forsythe  •  20 Mar 2014
Game 69 Preview: Dallas Stars @ Philadelphia Flyers

Image courtesy of DallasNews.com Dallas Stars (32-25-11) @ Philadelphia Flyers (36-25-7), 7:00pm, CSN-Philly/FS-SW The Philadelphia Flyers look to keep rolling tonight against the Dallas Stars. Despite being in different conferences, both teams are fighting to make the playoffs, as the Flyers currently sit second in a congested Metropolitan Division and the Stars are fighting for […]

Craig Forsythe  •  20 Mar 2014
Darin Ruf Latest Phillies Player To Be Injured

Tough break for the Phillies today in Kissimmee, Florida. According to many published reports, including Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf sustained a strained oblique muscle during batting practice today. The injury almost guarantees that Ruf will miss opening day. Ruf was a strong candidate to break the Phillies Opening […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  20 Mar 2014