Coming off the Winter Classic on January 2nd, NHL executives are looking to capitalize on the increased viewership of the novelty game and build on it. The contest had nearly fifty thousand fans in attendance along with a national audience on NBC. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers provided an entertaining afternoon of action culminating with a penalty shot near the … [Read more...] about How the NHL Can Increase Its Fan Base
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Philadelphia Flyers Fans Boo Anti-Cancer Video, NHL Stars in It
Booing Santa Claus, throwing batteries, "winning" the 2009 Daily Show New York vs. Philly sports fan "Douche-off" cheering for crippling injuries; this is what lies on the resume of the Philadelphia sports fan. And now this: brutally booing a promo trying to fund research to fight cancer. During Wednesday night's Philadelphia Flyers home game against the Vancouver … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Fans Boo Anti-Cancer Video, NHL Stars in It
Who has the Most Accurate NHL Mock Draft?
When it comes to grading a mock draft? You can do that as soon as the draft ends. And one website, DC Pro Sports Report, has done just that. They ranked every single NHL mock on the web, and take a look at who the #1 non-Canadian is. Here are your TOP THREE: 1. Adam Kimelman, NHL.com – 7 Correct 2. Franchise Montreal (Rick Springhetti) – 6 Correct 3. The Sports … [Read more...] about Who has the Most Accurate NHL Mock Draft?
2011 Mock NHL Draft (Draft Day Edition)
2011 MOCK NHL ENTRY DRAFT (Draft Day Edition) The day is finally here! The 2011 NHL Entry Draft is tonight, live from the Xcel Energy Center in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota. Thursday saw the start of what could be the first of many big time deals to come, when the Philadelphia Flyers made multiple trades to reshape … [Read more...] about 2011 Mock NHL Draft (Draft Day Edition)
Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals
Much has been made of the Chicago Blackhawks' top line struggles during these 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. At least up until game 5, when the Hawks' young stars and big names broke through to help give Chicago it's most dominating game of the postseason. But what about the Philadelphia Flyers? Captain Mike Richards, regular season MVP Chris Pronger, and key offensive weapon Jeff … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Biggest Stars Aren’t producing in the Finals
Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5
So there's been some obvious trends in this 2010 Stanley Cup Finals- the home team seems to do really well, and every game has been close. In game 5 Sunday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers, the first trend held true, but the second truly did not. The #2 seeded Blackhawks (who had the third most points in the NHL this season) were heavy favorites over … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Flyers finally play like their seedings in game 5
Chicago Blackhawks playoff winning streak ends, still up 2-1
For Blackhawks fans the sound echoing in the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia is a lot like the air rushing out of a dude after said dude has been punched in the gut. The 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals wasn't debilitating by any means but it was definitely a wake up call that there is still work to be done. By Peter Christian … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks playoff winning streak ends, still up 2-1
Top two picks of ’07 Draft not impacting Stanley Cup very much
The 2010 Stanley Cup Finals features a match-up between the #1 and #2 overall picks in the 2007 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks took Patrick Kane first overall that June; the Philadelphia Flyers followed up by taking James Van Riemsdyk second. This marked the first time in NHL history that two Americans were picked 1st and 2nd overall in the same draft. Both of these young … [Read more...] about Top two picks of ’07 Draft not impacting Stanley Cup very much