Tag Archive: Michael Leighton

Free Agent Frenzy Thoughts: July 1

Today marked day one of the free agency period and I took some notes here and there with some thoughts from the first day of the action as the day went along. Jordan Staal – CAR – 10 yr 60 million: Well, it really didn’t surprise me that the Pittsburgh offer that was declined by …

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Flyers Acquire Rights to Bryzgalov

The Philadelphia Flyers acquired the rights to goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov Tuesday night, trading AHL prospect Matt Clackson and a 2012 3rd round choice, along with another conditional draft pick to Phoenix. The Coyotes won’t resign the free agent Clackson, as the Flyers had to throw a currently contracted player in the deal so they would …

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Checking in with the Flyers Goalies

Another hockey season is upon us, and yet another season where the Philadelphia Flyers have questions in goal.  The tandem of Michael Leighton and Brian Boucher are back for another year after going to the Stanley Cup Finals.  Throughout the system, the Flyers have some promising prospects who may be the future in net. After …

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