Broad Street Hockey: FanShots

It's official: Michael Leighton has a severe high ankle sprain and is out 8-10 weeks, per Paul Holmgren.

2010-03-18T18:51:44Z

It's official: Michael Leighton has a severe high ankle sprain and is out 8-10 weeks, per Paul Holmgren.

What the Bruins should do instead is play their most physical game of the year. Contest every loose...

2010-03-18T04:57:29Z

What the Bruins should do instead is play their most physical game of the year. Contest every loose puck. Take Sidney Crosby down every chance they get. He, not Cooke, is the Penguins’ heart and soul. Make him bleed for the sins of his teammate.

Take him into the boards. Knock him down every chance you get. Bounce a puck off his nose if you can. If you get a blind side shot at him, put your body through his chest.

Same is true of Evgeni Malkin if he plays. He may not due to - as the insurance companies say - a pre-existing condition (he missed last night’s game against New Jersey). If he does try to skate, put a body on his already injured body every chance you get.

Touch the puck, eat a Bruin. Shoot the puck, eat a Bruin. Think about coming over the boards, eat a Bruin.

Ron Borges of BostonHerald.com.

Phantoms coach: Backlund should be ready by weekend

2010-03-18T02:28:21Z

Phantoms coach: Backlund should be ready by weekend

According to Tim McManus up in Glens Falls, Phantoms coach Greg Gilbert said after tonight's stunning 6-5 shootout loss to Hamilton that goaltender Johan Backlund is expected to be ready for action by the weekend. Will he be in the AHL or the NHL?

With Michael Leighton likely out of action for at least a few weeks with a high ankle sprain...

2010-03-17T20:04:01Z

With Michael Leighton likely out of action for at least a few weeks with a high ankle sprain...

flyers.com

Preds Equipment Manager a Favorite

2010-03-16T23:23:32Z

Preds Equipment Manager a Favorite

Saw this linked to on Puck Daddy. Hartnell is quoted in the side bar...maybe just seeing his buddy will improve his spirits, and thus, his season. This is just a really nice story.

Powe In; Leighton Expected to Start

2010-03-16T18:09:58Z

Powe In; Leighton Expected to Start

None of this is really surprising, even if it is a bit frustrating. Wonder who will play: Ville Leino or Arron Asham.

Join us tonight at 9 ET on Rink Side Radio

2010-03-15T23:44:46Z

Join us tonight at 9 ET on Rink Side Radio

It's an action-packed show tonight on Rink Side Radio, the official radio show of SBN Hockey. We'll talk about the Versus-DirecTV break through, as well as the cavalcade of dirty hits that took place around the league over the weekend.

Steven Pepper from Japers' Rink will join the program to discuss today's suspension of Alex Ovechkin. Should be fun. The call-in number is 646-595-2440, so let your voice be heard on the live program.

I know he is the worst teammate I've played with. And I know (the Rangers) feel the same way....

2010-03-15T21:25:24Z

I know he is the worst teammate I've played with. And I know (the Rangers) feel the same way. That's all I'm going to say.

Ian Laperriere talking about Sean Avery via New York Daily News

Carter on Maxim.com

2010-03-15T20:30:47Z

Carter on Maxim.com

funny video with Carter shooting on a Maxim reporter in net the William Tell Apple off the Head challenge at the end is pretty cool.

Leighton Will Start in Net Against Chicago

2010-03-13T16:02:31Z

Leighton Will Start in Net Against Chicago

Boucher will start loosening up in the bullpen during the first intermission as he adjusts to his conversion from starter to long-reliever.

NHL Decides Not to Suspend Flyers' Carcillo

2010-03-12T19:21:50Z

NHL Decides Not to Suspend Flyers' Carcillo

CSNPhilly's Tim Panaccio says that Dan Carcillo will NOT be suspended for pushing Greg Devorski at the end of last nights loss to the Bruins. The intersting part is the, ultimately, linesmen Greg Devorski was the one who made the call on whether Carcillo would be suspended. "And if Greg Devorski, who was the linesman with Carcillo, decided Carcillo needed discipline, they could apply three, 10 or 20 games themselves under Rule 41, Abuse of Officials."

Asham out vs. Chicago "I am playing like shit".

2010-03-12T17:38:32Z

Asham out vs. Chicago "I am playing like shit".

Tim Panotch via Twitter

Who deserves the Cup most?

2010-03-11T23:59:00Z

Who deserves the Cup most?

This is an article from The Hockey News ranking each NHL team on how much they deserve to win the Cup on the basis of history, location and meaning. The Flyers fall in the middle at 11th most deserving. Buffalo is number 1 more deserving and Miami is 30th or least deserving.

Leighton Will Start Against Boston Tonight

2010-03-11T13:25:10Z

Leighton Will Start Against Boston Tonight

Because why not go with the goalie who's played like crap for four games?

Villanova fans: Welcome 'The Nova Blog' to SB Nation

2010-03-11T00:22:19Z

Villanova fans: Welcome 'The Nova Blog' to SB Nation

If you're a fan of Villanova athletics, there's a second home for you here on SBN. Chris Lane and his comrades have jumped on board at their new digs, The Nova Blog. They join SBN after providing excellent Nova coverage at their old digs, I Bleed Blue and White.

Ovechkin is basically the light beer version of Lindros.

2010-03-09T23:44:06Z

Ovechkin is basically the light beer version of Lindros.

Bleacher Report Article

Alex Ovechkin Vs. Eric Lindros: Who Is the Better Player?

HBO Sports says its documentary on the 1970s Flyers (BROAD STREET BULLIES) will debut May 4.

2010-03-09T22:19:51Z

HBO Sports says its documentary on the 1970s Flyers (BROAD STREET BULLIES) will debut May 4.

-- Sports Illustrated's Richard Deitsch

Join me tonight at 9 ET on Rink Side Radio

2010-03-09T00:54:55Z

Join me tonight at 9 ET on Rink Side Radio

I'll be co-hosting SBN Hockey's official radio show, Rink Side Radio, tonight from 9 to 10 PM ET. We'll be joined by Mike Zippo, the organizer of the 'Fire Sather' Rangers fan rally this past weekend.

My co-host Joe Fortunato and I will be discussing the playoff race as we hit the home stretch and head shots in the NHL in the aftermath of the Matt Cooke hit on Marc Savard from yesterday.

9 PM Eastern. Click the link above.

Guess the Flyer! (via Joe Pelletier's Hockey History site)

2010-03-08T18:08:39Z

Guess the Flyer! (via Joe Pelletier's Hockey History site)

Leafs call up Brent and Rosehill for Flyers game.

2010-03-07T18:18:32Z

Leafs call up Brent and Rosehill for Flyers game.

-- TSN's Darren Dreger

I think we all remember Jay Rosehill, he of the two goals, two assists, and 203 PIMs in 45 games with the Leafs and Marlies.