Tag: Jakub Voracek
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2015-16 Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview
As one of seven teams with a new head coach entering this season, the Philadelphia Flyers have one of the biggest question marks behind the bench. General manager Ron Hextall went outside the box and hired University of North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol. Hakstol is the first coach to make the jump from college to the…
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Flyers sign Voracek for 8 years, $66 million
Jakub Voracek had a career year last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, tallying 81 points (including a career high 59 assist) in 82 games. And the Flyers rewarded him today with a contract extension worth a reported $66 million over the next eight season. At 25-years-old, Voracek has shown steady growth throughout his career—particularly since…
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Scoring race still in doubt entering final day of regular season
The last time an NHL player won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s scoring leader with less than 90 points (not counting lockout seasons) was back in 1967-68 when Stan Mikita tallied 87 points on the season with the Chicago Blackhawks. Even then, the league only played 74 games then, so it’s highly likely…
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NHL Photos of the Week
Changing gears a bit this week, we will focus on some of the big performers of the week. Looking at offensive stats such a goals and assist, as well as some defensive plus/minus numbers, goalies wins, save percentage and goals against average, and lastly, overall teams’ performances. The pictures are below. Jakub Voracek, Forward, Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview: Baby Got Back?
A tough Atlantic Conference is going to make for a tough season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Thanks to an offensively charged offense, the team will be going goal-to-goal with the best of teams. However, a depth deprived defense and a shaky net-minder, the Flyers may not always end up on top. Nearly all of last…
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Voracek Signs with the Flyers
Now that the Philadelphia Flyers freed up some cap space by losing out on the Shea Weber bidding war, they have to sign their existing free agents. One such free agent is Jakub Voracek. The 22 year-old Czech Republic was drafted 7th overall in 2007 by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Thrown right into the mix,…
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No Suspension for Red Wings’ Kronwall
Niklas Kronwall is well known around the league for some of his crushing hits. Often referred to as being “Kronwalled,” the Red Wings’ defenseman has a lengthy list of victims which includes Martin Havlat, Ryan Kesler, Ales Hemsky, Dany Heatley, and Daniel Briere. Last night, Kronwall destroyed Jakub Voracek, adding another victim to the list.…
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Kronwall destroys Voracek with nasty hit
Niklas Kronwall is known for his devastating hits, and he was the subject of much debate earlier this season after a questionable hit to Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kessler, but Kronwall could finally face the music from NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan after this bone-jarring check on Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek. Kronwall caught Voracek corralling…
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2011-12 NHL Season Preview: Philadelphia Flyers
Key Offseason Additions: Ilya Bryzgalov, Wayne Simmonds, Jakub Voracek, , Brayden Schenn, Jaromir Jagr, Maxime Talbot Key Offseason Losses: Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Kris Versteeg, Ville Leino, Dan Carcillo Last Season Ranking: 2nd in the East Offense: It is hard predicting all that the Philadelphia Flyers can achieve this year offensively with the massive amount of…
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Making progress is what the Blue Jackets did last season, and will be looking forward to do this season. It took them their 10th season in the NHL to make the playoffs. Their playoff run was short-lived as they took on the Detroit Red Wings and got swept in four games. Columbus also made progress…