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Sergei Bobrovsky Era In Philadelphia Off to a Flying Start

Peter Laviolette's decision to throw rookie goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky directly into the cauldron for Thursday night's season opener was quite surprising (especially to Brian Boucher), and had the potential to go one of two ways: he would either rise to the challenge and play a stellar game, or he would get run out of the...

Giving the Jay McClement's of the NHL Their Proper Due

You'll have to excuse me for bringing up a baseball comparison, but in 1999 Rafael Palmeiro, while playing for the Texas Rangers, won his third Gold Glove award despite playing just 28 games at first base that season, and the remainder of the games as a designated hitter. It's a shining example of what a farce the voting...

Blair Betts: From Training Camp Tryout to Stanley Cup Finalist

CHICAGO -- For all 17 games in the Philadelphia Flyers' improbable run up to the Stanley Cup Finals, center Blair Betts has been invaluable as a shutdown center, penalty killer and veteran leader. Hard to believe that, eight months ago, Betts could not find a single NHL franchise to offer him a guaranteed contract. The...

Jeff Carter's Return Could Boost Flyers in Biggest Game of the Year

NEW YORK -- Maybe it wouldn't be Willis Reed limping on to the court at Madison Square Garden for an NBA Finals game against the Lakers, but the Flyers could use the return of leading goal scorer Jeff Carter for motivation. If the Flyers beat the New York Rangers tonight at the Garden, they will clinch a playoff berth....

Donald Brashear and Brandon Sugden Take Part in Fight Night at the Garden

The last time Donald Brashear was involved in a Rangers vs. Capitals game, he was suiting up for Washington and facing the wrath of fans in New York for knocking out Blair Betts in a playoff game. On Thursday night, Brashear was on the other side of the matchup and trying to win some fans in Madison Square Garden (after he...

Background on Blair Betts

Blair Betts (born February 16, 1980) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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