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Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers

44-27-11, 3rd Atlantic

 Last Game
Apr 25, 2009 Pittsburgh, L 3-5 
Goals PIT S. Gonchar, R. Fedotenko, M. Eaton, S. Crosby (2) PHI D. Briere, M. Knuble, J. Lupul
Goalies PHI M. Biron (L, 34/38 SV) PIT M. Fleury (W, 25/28 SV)
 
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
IRA PODELL, Jul 2, 2009
Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal with the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. ...More
 •  Tracing Flyers history, one signature at a time Jul 3 (Philadelphia Daily News)*
 •  4 Flyers invited to Team Canada camp Jul 2 (Philadelphia Daily News)*
 •  Flyers add Boucher, Laperriere, lose Knuble Jul 2 (The Philadelphia Inquirer)*
 • Flyers agree to terms with Boucher, Laperriere - Jul 1 (AP)
 • 2009 NHL Draft Team By Team - Jun 29 (AP)
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 Team Report

Flyers Team Report

Flyers Team Report Jul 4, 2009

Hours after seeing Mike Knuble sign with the Washington Capitals for two years and $5.6 million—twice as much money as they were offering him—the Flyers added some grit at forward and some stability in goal with the signings of free agents Ian Laperriere and Brian Boucher.

Laperriere, a hard-nosed 35-year-old forward who can play center and right wing, signed a three-year deal worth $3.5 million. Boucher, 32, signed a two-year deal worth $1.85 million.

The two signings leave the Flyers about $2.3 million under the NHL salary cap and Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said he would like to add some scoring depth to make up for the 52 goals he lost in Knuble (27 goals) and Joffrey Lupul (25 goals).

"I think the addition of (defenseman Chris) Pronger ...More

 
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FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Chris Higgins readies to shoot, and score an empty-net goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period of a hockey game in Philadelphia. The Canadiens won, 3-1. New York Rangers Scott Gomez's(notes) brief New York tenure ended Tuesday June 30, 2009 when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal including Higgins.
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27:  Dave Labrecque of the Philadelphia Flyers poses for a portrait during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27:  Nicola Riopel of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 27:  Dave Labrecque of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on after being drafted in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 27, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
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 Atlantic Standings
GP W-L-OTL Pts L10 
 y-New Jersey 82 51-27-4 106 4-5-1 
 x-Pittsburgh 82 45-28-9 99 7-2-1 
 x-Philadelphia 82 44-27-11 99 4-5-1 
 x-NY Rangers 82 43-30-9 95 5-4-1 
 NY Islanders 82 26-47-9 61 2-7-1 
 Complete Standings
  Individual Leaders
Jeff Carter - Philadelphia FlyersJeff Carter
#17, Center
Leads team with 84 Points
 Stat Player Total 
 PointsJeff Carter84 
 GoalsJeff Carter46 
 AssistsMike Richards50 
 PIMRiley Cote174 
 Plus/MinusJeff Carter23 
 PP GoalsJeff Carter13 
 SH GoalsMike Richards
 Complete Team Statistics
 Goalie Stats
  GPWLOTLGAASV%
 Martin Biron55291952.76.915
 Antero Niittymaki3215862.76.912
  Team Stats
  PP% PPG PK% SHG  
 Special Teams22.5 71 83.0 16  
 Scores and Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Fri, Apr 17at PittsburghOTL 2-3  
 Sun, Apr 19PittsburghW 6-3  
 Tue, Apr 21PittsburghL 1-3  
 Thu, Apr 23at PittsburghW 3-0  
 Sat, Apr 25PittsburghL 3-5  
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