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'Because this is Barber's first playoff go-round as an NHL head coach, and this is when the heat really gets turned up, and this is when you find out if the guy who was such a compulsive truth-teller to the Flyers' players this season can be the same guy when the stakes get raised. Can he?' … [Read more...] about Barber not one to panic

'Primeau suffered a Grade II sprain of his left medial collateral ligament March 26 in Ottawa. "I personally feel I'm ahead of schedule," he said.' … [Read more...] about Primeau skating; Flyers hoping

'The 21-year-old left wing hasn't scored since coming off the injury list on March 26. That's nine games to be exact.' … [Read more...] about Gagne must step up for Flyers

'Keith Primeau, 17 days into rehabilitation from a Grade II sprain of the left knee and wearing a brace, wheeled around the Skate Zone for about 15 minutes yesterday. While he can't do anything with significant meaning until doctors evaluate him on Monday, it's clear Primeau is chomping at the bit to get back into action.' … [Read more...] about Primeau anxious to get back into action

'When asked by reporters yesterday if a passing grade on the re-evaluation would mean he could return at some point during a first-round series the Flyers already trail Buffalo in, Primeau said, "I don't want to speculate." Just several minutes later, he did. "I know I'm actually going to see the doctor on Saturday," Primeau told the Daily Times.' … [Read more...] about Primeau pushing quicker return

'Buffalo's Erik Rasmussen on Roman Cechmanek in Game 1: "The first goal was a boost goal for us. It put the doubt out of everybody's minds that he can't be beat." ... Asked if he thought tomorrow's game was a must-win, Mark Recchi said, "Yeah, we feel that way. We know the situation."' … [Read more...] about The Flyers Scoop

'The tone Thursday was set by Flyers coach Bill Barber, who told his team that it played "OK" Wednesday -- but that "OK" was not good enough.' … [Read more...] about Recchi set to take another shot at Hasek

'Although he skated Thursday at the team's practice facility, he is not due to be re-evaluated by doctors until Monday and the Flyers have figured he would not return until the second round of the playoffs. His teammates are scheduled to play Game 3 in Buffalo Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Primeau primed for appearance in second round

'"Going back to their building down 2-0 starts to change things," said Primeau. "I get more and more antsy."' … [Read more...] about Flyers need to boost offense

'The good news for the Flyers Thursday was that center Keith Primeau skated for the second straight day and reported no pain in his sprained left knee. The bad news is that the Flyers could be trailing the Buffalo Sabres by three games before he returns to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' top line is off line

'Gagne has played in nine games since coming back from a partial dislocation of his left shoulder. He has zero goals.' … [Read more...] about Who is that Flyer? Uniform, if not performance, says Gagne

'Initially, the Flyers thought he would miss the entire first round. But after Primeau skated Wednesday and Thursday, there is a shred of hope Primeau could return before this series is over.' … [Read more...] about Primeau might return vs. Sabres

'Cechmanek, who allowed two goals in a four-game sweep of Buffalo during the regular season, becoming the first goalie to beat Hasek four times in one season, gave up two soft goals in the first period of Game 1. The Flyers aren't blaming their goalie, though. They point instead to the offense's inability to capitalize on its scoring chances against Hasek.' … [Read more...] about It's the Flyers' turn to worry about a goalie

'Gratton is very familiar with the Philadelphia sports scene and how the fans can get on a player. For parts of two seasons as a member of the Flyers, Gratton became a regular target for frustrated hometown fans. Acquired as a high-profile free agent in 1997, Gratton arrived in Philadelphia with plenty of fanfare and expectations -- touted to be one of the final pieces in … [Read more...] about Gratton's goal silences Philly boo birds

'Now residing near Buffalo, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Nolan, through his work with Team Indigenous, is continually working to open doors for Native athletes. One day, he would like to see his people represented in Olympic competition. He isn't just pushing for youngsters to audition for teams from North and South America. He'd like to see them represent their own nation, the … [Read more...] about Beyond The Game