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Kris Versteeg Traded to Philadelphia

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke promised his team would make more moves, and they did just that on Monday by sending forward Kris Versteeg to the Philadelphia Flyers for two draft picks, including a first-round selection according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. The other draft pick is a third-round selection. The...

Danny Briere Replaces Jarome Iginla in 2011 NHL All-Star Game

Before they announced the All-Star selections last week, the NHL had already worked with teams and players to allow some to sit out the festivities, for various reasons. Since the rosters were announced, it became clear that Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby might not be able to take part in the game, because of a concussion...

NHL Year in Review: Flyers vs. Bruins Game 7 for Game of the Year

The hero is wearing a different color sweater and the Philadelphia Flyers have the sort of swagger that may not allow such a sneak attack again -- at least for a very long while. But on May 14, Simon Gagne sealed one of the most unlikely comebacks in NHL history. His tally with seven minutes left in regulation allowed the...

Brett Clark Shoots Puck Through Net

The Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning combined for nine goals in the first period of Thursday's game -- an 8-7 Tampa Bay win -- including a shot from Tampa Bay defenseman Brett Clark that actually went through the net. Just 14 seconds after Flyers forward Danny Briere gave his team a 5-3 lead with his 10th goal...

Jeff Carter Signs 11-Year Extension With Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Jeff Carter to an 11-year contract on Saturday worth a reported $5.27 million per season, as reported by TSN's Bob McKenie. Often the subject of trade speculation (rumored deals/proposals for Tomas Kaberle and Tomas Vokoun being some of the bigger ones in recent years), Carter has...

Danny Briere News From the Web

05/10/12 For Flyers, nothing left but the crying Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA SIGHTS, sounds and observations from the Flyers-Devils series:

It was interesting to watch Danny Briere give out pointers to Zac Rinaldo during the morning practice on Tuesday.
05/09/12 Flyers' Briere Finishes Playoffs Strong Source: CBSSports.com Dainius Zubrus scored two goals and the New Jersey Devils rallied from an early two-goal deficit and pushed the Philadelphia Flyers to the brink of elimination with a 4-2 victory Sunday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.
05/08/12 Can lost Flyers find desperation level? Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA We have a lost group of 20 bearded young men and they say they don't know how they got here.
05/04/12 Rich Hofmann: Hard to find words to explain... Source: Boston Herald - Boston MA For people who play hockey at this time of year, the desperate search is for victory in any of its many shapes and forms: pretty, ugly, does not matter.
04/29/12 Briere's overtime goal gives Flyers opening win Source: Seven News Ltd Postseason performer Danny Briere delivered again on Sunday, scoring two goals including an overtime winner to propel the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game One of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Background on Danny Briere

Daniel "Danny" Brière (born October 6, 1977) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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