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…

Eddie
September 7, 2015

News

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…

Chris
July 30, 2015

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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…

Chris
April 11, 2015

Media

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…

EB
February 25, 2013

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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…

EB
September 4, 2012

News

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…

EB
July 26, 2012

News

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,…

Matt
March 7, 2012

Media

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…

Chris
March 6, 2012
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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…

EB
September 4, 2011

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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…

Eddie
September 27, 2009