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"Riopel, I’m not sure. I think that there will be lots of discussion with his agent as to what’s...
"Riopel, I’m not sure. I think that there will be lots of discussion with his agent as to what’s going to go on with his contract. And Johan, certainly has been the MVP of the team and done all that has been asked. I think we’re in a unique situation with our goaltending. It’s obviously been a big...
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? http://twitter.com/PSPhantoms/status/10651175143
Mika Pyorala sent to Adirondack
As announced on the broadcast today, Mika Pyorala has been sent to the Adirondack Phantoms. A healthy scratch for the better part of the last two months, Pyorala will get the playing time in Adirondack that he so desperately needs to continue to condition his game to the North American style. He...
Ray Emery: About "95 percent."
Tim McManus at the Glens Falls Post-Star has everything you need to know about Ray Emery's return tonight. The quick skinny, "Don’t be fooled by the fact that he went 12 for 14. The two goals were unstoppable." Make sure you click through -- tons of quotes there. Great stuff. ...
Phantoms Re-Assign G Nic Riopel to Juniors
The Adirondack Phantoms have sent goaltender and 2009 Flyers draft pick Nic Riopel to Moncton of the QMJHL, his junior team. Riopel sat behind Johan Backlund on the depth chart, but still had the opportunity to start in 10 games for the Phantoms this season, including their opener. He was 4-6-0...
"I guess when [the demotion] first happened I felt a little [upset] at the situation. You almost...
"I guess when [the demotion] first happened I felt a little [upset] at the situation. You almost want to put blame on someone or just get [mad] at certain individuals, but I came to realize that it’s now how I should be handling it. In reality, I should have played better, if you will. You have to...
Report: Flyers toss out a contract, Betts signing imminent?
CSN Philly is reporting that the Flyers have traded the contract of prospect Patrik Hersley to Nashville for future considerations, bumping the team's number of contracts down to 48, two away from the limit. The only conceivable reason for the team to trade away a contract for nothing is to make...
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