2006–07 Philadelphia Flyers season
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The 2006–07 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 40th season in the National Hockey League
(NHL).
The 2006–07 NHL season turned out to be the worst in franchise history. Having lost Michal Handzus
in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks
, Kim Johnsson
to free agency and Eric Desjardins
and team captain Keith Primeau
to retirement in the off-season, the Flyers found themselves without many leaders to guide the team. Peter Forsberg
replaced Primeau as team captain, but a chronic foot injury had him in and out of the lineup throughout the season and limited his effectiveness. Eight games into the regular season and with a record of 1–6–1, General Manager Bob Clarke
resigned and head coach Ken Hitchcock
was fired. Assistant coach John Stevens replaced Hitchcock and assistant general manager Paul Holmgren
took on Clarke's responsibilities on an interim basis.
The changes did little to improve the Flyers fortunes in 2006–07 as setting franchise records for futility became the norm. They had several multiple-game losing streaks including a franchise worst 10–game losing streak and a 12–game home losing streak that stretched from November 29 to February 10. Ultimately, the Flyers finished with a 22–48–12 record, the most losses in franchise history and the worst record in the league. They also set the NHL record for the biggest points drop off in the standings in a one-year span (101 points in 2005–06 to 56 points in 2006–07, a difference of 45 points).
With the team clearly on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since 1994, Holmgren set his sights on rebuilding the team and preparing for the future. Forsberg, unwilling to commit to playing next season, was traded to the Nashville Predators
for Scottie Upshall
, Ryan Parent
, and 2007 1st and 3rd-round draft picks. Veteran defenseman Alexei Zhitnik
was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers
for prospect defenseman Braydon Coburn
and disappointing off-season acquisition Kyle Calder
was sent to the Detroit Red Wings
via Chicago in exchange for defenseman Lasse Kukkonen
. The Flyers also acquired goaltender Martin Biron
from the Buffalo Sabres
for a 2007 2nd-round pick. Given wide praise for his efforts, the Flyers gave Holmgren a two-year contract and removed the interim label from his title.
; D = Defense; G = Goaltender
; LW = Left wing
; RW = Right wing); GP = Games played; G = Goals
; A = Assists
; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalties in minutes
; Bold denotes franchise record; = Joined team via trade or waivers during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only. = Left team via trade or waivers during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
.
of the AHL
and the Trenton Titans
of the ECHL
. After an early season coaching change from Craig Berube
, who joined the Flyers as an assistant, to Kjell Samuelsson
, the Phantoms struggled finishing sixth in their division and missing the playoffs. Trenton finished 4th in their division and made it to the 2nd round of the playoffs before losing to the Dayton Bombers
in their last season as a Flyers affiliate. Following the 2006–07 ECHL season the Titans were re-named the Trenton Devils by their new owners, the New Jersey Devils
.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL).
The 2006–07 NHL season turned out to be the worst in franchise history. Having lost Michal Handzus
Michal Handzus
Michal Handzuš is a Slovak professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
, Kim Johnsson
Kim Johnsson
Kim Johnsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent.-Playing career:...
to free agency and Eric Desjardins
Eric Desjardins
Éric Desjardins is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993 and headlined the Flyers defence for over a decade...
and team captain Keith Primeau
Keith Primeau
Keith Primeau is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers...
to retirement in the off-season, the Flyers found themselves without many leaders to guide the team. Peter Forsberg
Peter Forsberg
Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player and currently an assistant general manager of Modo Sports. Known for his on-ice vision and physical play, Forsberg is considered one of the most complete players of his generation...
replaced Primeau as team captain, but a chronic foot injury had him in and out of the lineup throughout the season and limited his effectiveness. Eight games into the regular season and with a record of 1–6–1, General Manager Bob Clarke
Bobby Clarke
Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team...
resigned and head coach Ken Hitchcock
Ken Hitchcock
Ken Hitchcock also known as "Hitch" is an NHL hockey coach and pro scout, currently coaching the St. Louis Blues.-Early Years:...
was fired. Assistant coach John Stevens replaced Hitchcock and assistant general manager Paul Holmgren
Paul Holmgren
Paul Howard Holmgren is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota North Stars. He moved into coaching after his playing career, serving as head coach of the Flyers and Hartford Whalers...
took on Clarke's responsibilities on an interim basis.
The changes did little to improve the Flyers fortunes in 2006–07 as setting franchise records for futility became the norm. They had several multiple-game losing streaks including a franchise worst 10–game losing streak and a 12–game home losing streak that stretched from November 29 to February 10. Ultimately, the Flyers finished with a 22–48–12 record, the most losses in franchise history and the worst record in the league. They also set the NHL record for the biggest points drop off in the standings in a one-year span (101 points in 2005–06 to 56 points in 2006–07, a difference of 45 points).
With the team clearly on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since 1994, Holmgren set his sights on rebuilding the team and preparing for the future. Forsberg, unwilling to commit to playing next season, was traded to the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
for Scottie Upshall
Scottie Upshall
Scott Upshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
, Ryan Parent
Ryan Parent
Ryan Parent is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, and 2007 1st and 3rd-round draft picks. Veteran defenseman Alexei Zhitnik
Alexei Zhitnik
Oleksiy Mykolaiovych "Alexei" Zhitnik is a retired Ukrainian-Russian ice hockey defenceman. Zhitnik has played more games in the National Hockey League than any other Soviet-born defenceman. He has represented the Soviet Union, CIS, and Russia internationally, and Ukraine during two NHL All-Star...
was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
for prospect defenseman Braydon Coburn
Braydon Coburn
Braydon Coburn is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and disappointing off-season acquisition Kyle Calder
Kyle Calder
Kyle Charles Calder is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League...
was sent to the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
via Chicago in exchange for defenseman Lasse Kukkonen
Lasse Kukkonen
Lasse Kukkonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League...
. The Flyers also acquired goaltender Martin Biron
Martin Biron
Martin Gaston Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders...
from the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
for a 2007 2nd-round pick. Given wide praise for his efforts, the Flyers gave Holmgren a two-year contract and removed the interim label from his title.
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Skaters
Note: Pos = Position (C = CenterCentre (ice hockey)
The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player...
; D = Defense; G = Goaltender
Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
; LW = Left wing
Winger (ice hockey)
Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
; RW = Right wing); GP = Games played; G = Goals
Goal (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to...
; A = Assists
Assist (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal...
; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalties in minutes
Penalty (ice hockey)
A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,...
; Bold denotes franchise record; = Joined team via trade or waivers during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only. = Left team via trade or waivers during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
| # | Player | Age | Pos | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | 26 | LW | 76 | 41 | 27 | 68 | 2 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 34 | RW | 64 | 24 | 30 | 54 | 2 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 23 | D | 77 | 4 | 39 | 43 | -25 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 33 | C | 40 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 2 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 22 | C | 62 | 14 | 23 | 37 | -17 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 21 | C | 59 | 10 | 22 | 32 | -12 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 34 | LW | 58 | 11 | 18 | 29 | -16 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 20 | 24 | C | 81 | 16 | 12 | 28 | -32 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 33 | RW | 77 | 11 | 14 | 25 | -21 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 29, 45 | 21 | D | 62 | 3 | 19 | 22 | -19 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 25 | D | 66 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -14 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 19 | 28 | LW | 59 | 9 | 12 | 21 | -31 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 31 | C | 28 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -4 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 26 | LW | 41 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -19 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 23 | RW | 18 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| , 15 | 21 | RW | 40 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -6 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 77 | 34 | D | 31 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -16 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 22 | C | 35 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 23 | LW | 63 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -13 | 233 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 27 | LW | 48 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -11 | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 34 | D | 82 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -24 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 61 | 29 | LW | 34 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 93 | 35 | C | 21 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -20 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 | D | 20 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 34 | 26 | D | 25 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 30 | D | 43 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -11 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 23 | D | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 30 | RW | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 28 | LW | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 65 | 24 | D | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 25 | D | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 29 | G | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 32 | D | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 52 | 22 | LW | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 30 | D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 30 | 26 | G | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 28 | 25 | D | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 21 | G | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 26 | 23 | RW | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 26 | D | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 24 | LW | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 29 | LW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 27 | RW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 25 | G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 14 | 28 | C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 26 | D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 23 | RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 21 | G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 77 | 19 | D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; SO = Shutouts; GA = Goals against; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average; MIN = Minutes played; Bold denotes franchise record; = Joined team via trade or waivers during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only. = Left team via trade or waivers during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.| # | Player | Age | GP | W | L | OT | SO | GA | SV% | GAA | MIN | GP | W | L | SO | GA | SV% | GAA | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||
| 30 | 26 | 52 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 166 | .894 | 3.38 | 2942 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 62 | .872 | 4.32 | 860 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 47 | .908 | 3.01 | 935 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .882 | 3.70 | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .667 | 27.27 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Awards
| NHL | |||||||||
| Award | Recipient | ||||||||
| All-Star Game 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game The 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held in Dallas, Texas, on January 24, 2007. The Western Conference was victorious, defeating the Eastern Conference 12–9... representative |
Simon Gagne | ||||||||
| Team | |||||||||
| Award | Recipient | ||||||||
| Barry Ashbee Trophy | Derian Hatcher | ||||||||
| Bobby Clarke Trophy | Simon Gagne | ||||||||
| Gene Hart Memorial Award | Sami Kapanen | ||||||||
| Pelle Lindbergh Memorial | Ben Eager | ||||||||
| Toyota Cup | Simon Gagne | ||||||||
| Yanick Dupre Memorial | Mike Knuble | ||||||||
Records
| Flyers player | ||
| Player | Record | Mark |
| Antero Niittymaki | Losses, one season | 29 |
Milestones
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Peter Forsberg | 600th NHL Assist | January 18, 2007 |
| Alexei Zhitnik | 1,000th NHL Game | February 20, 2007 |
| Derian Hatcher | 1,000th NHL Game | April 7, 2007 |
Transactions
The Flyers were involved in the following transactions before/during the 2006–07 season.Trades
| Date | ||
| June 24, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 3rd-round pick in 2006 2006 NHL Entry Draft The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006.... 4th-round pick in 2006 2006 NHL Entry Draft The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006.... |
To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... 3rd-round pick in 2006 2006 NHL Entry Draft The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006.... |
| August 2, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Eric Meloche Eric Meloche Éric Meloche is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Straubing Tigers of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He is the son of former player Gilles Meloche.-Playing career:... |
To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Vaclav Pletka Vaclav Pletka Václav Pletka is a Czech professional ice hockey player. He plays right wing for HC České Budějovice in the Czech Extraliga. He played in one National Hockey League game with the Philadelphia Flyers.... |
| August 4, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Kyle Calder Kyle Calder Kyle Charles Calder is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League... |
To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Michal Handzus Michal Handzus Michal Handzuš is a Slovak professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
| November 9, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Darren Reid |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Daniel Corso Daniel Corso Daniel Corso is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
| November 13, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Todd Fedoruk Todd Fedoruk Todd Fedoruk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently an assistant coach with the Trenton Titans of the ECHL.-Playing career:... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 4th-round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... futures |
| December 16, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Alexei Zhitnik Alexei Zhitnik Oleksiy Mykolaiovych "Alexei" Zhitnik is a retired Ukrainian-Russian ice hockey defenceman. Zhitnik has played more games in the National Hockey League than any other Soviet-born defenceman. He has represented the Soviet Union, CIS, and Russia internationally, and Ukraine during two NHL All-Star... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Freddy Meyer Freddy Meyer Frederick Meyer IV is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien.- Playing career :Meyer was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers on May 21, 2003 to an entry level contract... conditional 3rd-round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
| December 20, 2006 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Mike York Mike York Michael York is an American professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Randy Robitaille Randy Robitaille Randy Robitaille is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League under a professional try-out contract . Robitaille has played for nine teams in the National Hockey League... 5th-round pick in 2008 2008 NHL Entry Draft The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008... |
| February 15, 2007 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Ryan Parent Ryan Parent Ryan Parent is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Scottie Upshall Scottie Upshall Scott Upshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... 1st-round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... 3rd-round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
To Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Peter Forsberg Peter Forsberg Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player and currently an assistant general manager of Modo Sports. Known for his on-ice vision and physical play, Forsberg is considered one of the most complete players of his generation... |
| February 24, 2007 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Braydon Coburn Braydon Coburn Braydon Coburn is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Alexei Zhitnik Alexei Zhitnik Oleksiy Mykolaiovych "Alexei" Zhitnik is a retired Ukrainian-Russian ice hockey defenceman. Zhitnik has played more games in the National Hockey League than any other Soviet-born defenceman. He has represented the Soviet Union, CIS, and Russia internationally, and Ukraine during two NHL All-Star... |
| February 26, 2007 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Lasse Kukkonen Lasse Kukkonen Lasse Kukkonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League... 3rd-round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Kyle Calder Kyle Calder Kyle Charles Calder is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League... |
| February 27, 2007 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Martin Biron Martin Biron Martin Gaston Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... 2nd-round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... |
Other transactions
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| June 15, 2006 | Marty Murray Marty Murray Marty Murray , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played for several teams in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Hannover Hannover Scorpions The Hannover Scorpions are a professional ice hockey team founded in 1975 as ESC Wedemark. The team was renamed Wedemark Scorpions in 1996 after the rock band Scorpions, who also call Hanover, Lower Saxony their home. Their games are played at TUI Arena of the Expo Plaza... (DEL) |
1 year |
| June 26, 2006 | Brad Tapper Brad Tapper Brad Tapper is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Thrashers over parts of three seasons.-Playing career:... |
Hannover (DEL) | 1 year |
| July 1, 2006 | Nolan Baumgartner Nolan Baumgartner Nolan Baumgartner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... ) |
2 years |
| July 1, 2006 | Lars Jonsson | HV71 HV71 HV71, often referred to as just HV, is a Swedish professional ice hockey club based in Jönköping, playing in the Swedish elite league Elitserien... (Elitserien Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
1 year |
| July 4, 2006 | Randy Robitaille Randy Robitaille Randy Robitaille is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League under a professional try-out contract . Robitaille has played for nine teams in the National Hockey League... |
Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (NHL) |
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| July 5, 2006 | Mark Cullen | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (NHL) |
1 year |
| July 13, 2006 | Daniel Corso Daniel Corso Daniel Corso is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Frankfurt Frankfurt Lions The Frankfurt Lions were a professional men's ice hockey club from Frankfurt, Germany that played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. The club ceased operations in 2010 due to financial difficulty.-History:... (DEL) |
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| July 13, 2006 | Martin Grenier Martin Grenier Martin Grenier is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently a member of the Saguenay Marquis. Grenier resumed his career in June 2011 after taking a year off from professional hockey... |
NY Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (NHL) |
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| July 13, 2006 | Boyd Kane Boyd Kane Boyd Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (NHL) |
1 year |
| July 19, 2006 | Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... |
Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (NHL) |
2 years |
| September 13, 2006 | Ryan Kesler Ryan Kesler Ryan James Kesler is an American professional ice hockey center for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during home games. Selected in the first round, 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Kesler has... |
Vancouver (NHL) | Offer sheet matched by Vancouver |
| Lost via free agency | |||
| May 18, 2006 | Jamie Storr Jamie Storr Jamie Storr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Storr was the first goalie selected in the 1991 OHL Entry Draft and played major junior with the Owen Sound Platers and the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League . In the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Storr was... |
Düsseldorf DEG Metro Stars The DEG Metro Stars is a German professional ice hockey team in Düsseldorf. It was Germany's most successful hockey club for a long time and had many international players... (DEL) |
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| July 1, 2006 | Kim Johnsson Kim Johnsson Kim Johnsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent.-Playing career:... |
Minnesota (NHL) | |
| July 6, 2006 | Branko Radivojevic Branko Radivojevic Branko Radivojevič is a Slovak professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League... |
Minnesota (NHL) | |
| July 14, 2006 | Donald Brashear Donald Brashear Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was... |
Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (NHL) |
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| July 21, 2006 | Wade Skolney Wade Skolney Wade Skolney is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for Acroni Jesenice of the Austrian Erste Bank Eishockey Liga . He previously played one game in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2005–06 season... |
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (NHL) |
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| September 15, 2006 | Ryan Ready Ryan Ready Ryan Ready is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for EHC München of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Iserlohn Iserlohn Roosters The Iserlohn Roosters are a professional ice hockey team based in Iserlohn, North-Rhine-Westphalia. They are members of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga since 2000 and play their home games at the Eissporthalle Iserlohn which is also known as Eissporthalle am Seilersee. Playing nine years in the DEL the... (DEL) |
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| Retirement | |||
| August 10, 2006 | Eric Desjardins Eric Desjardins Éric Desjardins is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993 and headlined the Flyers defence for over a decade... |
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| September 14, 2006 | Keith Primeau Keith Primeau Keith Primeau is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers... |
— | 2 years remained on contract |
| September 21, 2006 | Brian Savage Brian Savage Brian Savage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing career:... |
— | |
| April 13, 2007 | Turner Stevenson Turner Stevenson Turner Stevenson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Stanley Cup with New Jersey in 2003... |
— | Bought out June 30, 2006 |
| n/a | Chris Therien Chris Therien Christopher Bowie Therien , affectionately known as Bundy, is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 12 National Hockey League seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers and Dallas Stars. He is currently the color commentator on Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcasts on 610 WIP... |
— | Not re-signed following 2005–06 season |
| Claimed off waivers | |||
| December 30, 2006 | Dmitry Afanasenkov Dmitry Afanasenkov Dmitry Anatolyevich Afanasenkov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (NHL) |
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| January 11, 2007 | Michael Leighton Michael Leighton Michael "Mike" Leighton is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Nashville Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (NHL) |
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| February 27, 2007 | Denis Hamel Denis Hamel Denis Jean Hamel is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League . A former star in junior, Hamel has not been able to translate his scoring success in junior to the National Hockey League , although he has had... |
Atlanta Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (NHL) |
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| Lost on waivers | |||
| November 11, 2006 | Marty Murray | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (NHL) |
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| January 2, 2006 | Petr Nedved Petr Nedved Petr Nedvěd is a Czech Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent 15 seasons in the National Hockey League. He currently plays centre for HC Bílí Tygři Liberec of the Czech Extraliga.- Biography :... |
Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (NHL) |
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| February 24, 2006 | Nolan Baumgartner | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (NHL) |
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| February 27, 2006 | Michael Leighton | Montreal Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (NHL) |
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| Re-signed | |||
| July 5, 2006 | Antero Niittymaki Antero Niittymäki Antero Pertti Elias Niittymäki is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a member of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as in the SM-liiga and the American Hockey League... |
— | 1 year |
| July 6, 2006 | R.J. Umberger | — | 2 years |
| July 13, 2006 | Matt Ellison Matt Ellison Matt Ellison is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
— | 1 year |
| July 14, 2006 | Joni Pitkanen Joni Pitkänen Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
— | 1 year |
| September 11, 2006 | Simon Gagne Simon Gagné Simon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior... |
— | 5 years, $26.25 million |
| November 29, 2006 | Mike Knuble Mike Knuble Michael Rudolph Knuble is a Canadian American professional ice hockey right winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
— | 2 years, $5.6 million extension |
| February 13, 2007 | Sami Kapanen Sami Kapanen Sami Hannu Antero Kapanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for KalPa of the SM-liiga. He has played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers... |
— | 2 years, $2.5 million extension |
| March 27, 2007 | Martin Biron Martin Biron Martin Gaston Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders... |
— | 2 years, $7 million extension |
| Signed to Entry Level contracts | |||
| May 28, 2006 | Frederik Cabana Frederik Cabana Frederik Cabana is a professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Ravensburg Tower Stars of the German 2nd Bundesliga.-Playing career:... |
Halifax Halifax Mooseheads The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have... (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
Drafted 171st overall, 2004 |
| May 30, 2006 | Steve Downie Steve Downie Steve Downie is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Peterborough Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
Drafted 29th overall, 2005 |
| May 30, 2006 | Jussi Timonen Jussi Timonen Jussi Timonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for KalPa of the SM-liiga. He is the younger brother of Kimmo Timonen.-Playing career:... |
SaiPa SaiPa Saimaan Pallo is an ice hockey team in the Finnish SM-liiga. They play their home games at Kisapuisto in Lappeenranta, Finland.-History:The team's best achievement is from the 1965-1966 season, when they won bronze medals for placing third... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
Drafted 146th overall, 2001 |
| July 5, 2006 | Denis Tolpeko Denis Tolpeko Denis Andreevich Tolpeko is a Russian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for UHC Dynamo of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Regina Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
Undrafted free agent |
| August 16, 2006 | Nate Guenin Nate Guenin Nathaniel Lawrence Guenin is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... (CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... ) |
Unsigned NY Rangers 2002 draft pick |
| September 23, 2006 | Oskars Bartulis Oskars Bartulis Oskars Bārtulis is a Latvian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Moncton Moncton Wildcats The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.... (QMJHL) |
Drafted 91st overall, 2005 |
| March 15, 2007 | Kyle Greentree Kyle Greentree Kyle Greentree is a Canadian professional ice hockey player in the Washington Capitals system. An undrafted player, he previously played two games each for the Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League .... |
Alaska Fairbanks University of Alaska Fairbanks The University of Alaska Fairbanks, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System, and is abbreviated as Alaska or UAF.... (CCHA) |
Undrafted free agent |
| March 15, 2007 | Jon Matsumoto | Bowling Green State Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State... (CCHA) |
Drafted 79th overall, 2006 |
Draft picks
The Philadelphia's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft2006 NHL Entry Draft
The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 24, 2006.The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006....
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
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| Rnd | # | Player | Position | Nationality | Drafted from |
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| 1 | 22 | Claude Giroux | Right Wing | Gatineau Olympiques Gatineau Olympiques The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 2 | 39 | Andreas Nodl Andreas Nödl Andreas Nödl is an Austrian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Right Wing | Sioux Falls (USHL) | |
| 2 | 42 | Michael Ratchuk | Defenseman | US National Team Development Program USA Hockey USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has... (NAHL) |
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| 2 | 55 | Denis Bodrov Denis Bodrov Denis Bodrov is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Defenseman | Tolyatti Lada HC Lada Togliatti HC Lada is a Russian professional ice hockey team based in Togliatti, Russia. They were members of the Kharlamov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League.Due to a lack of a satisfactory arena the KHL expelled the team... (RSL) |
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| 3 | 79 | Jon Matsumoto | Center | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State... (CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... ) |
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| 4 | 101 | Joonas Lehtivuori Joonas Lehtivuori Joonas Lehtivuori is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for the Modo Hockey of the Elitserien . Lehtivuori was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 4th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:Lehtivuori began his professional career with Ilves... |
Defenseman | Ilves Ilves Ilves is a Finnish sports club nowadays mostly known for their youth work. The ice hockey team plays in the SM-liiga at the Tampereen jäähalli in Hakametsä... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 4 | 109 | Jakub Kovar Jakub Kovář Jakub Kovář is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for HC České Budějovice in the Czech Extraliga... |
Goaltender | Budejovice Jr. HC Ceské Budejovice HC Mountfield České Budějovice are a professional men's ice hockey club, based in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. The club plays home games at Budvar Arena, and are members of the Czech Extraliga... (CZE) |
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| 5 | 145 | Jon Rheault Jon Rheault Jonathan Rheault is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Abbotsford Heat in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 5th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.On June 16, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Abbotsford... |
Right Wing | Providence College Providence College Providence College is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located about two miles west of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the state's capital city. With a 2010–2011 enrollment of 3,850 undergraduate students and 735 graduate students, the College specializes in academic... (HE Hockey East Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference.... ) |
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| 6 | 175 | Michael Dupont | Goaltender | Baie-Comeau Drakkar Baie-Comeau Drakkar The Baie-Comeau Drakkar are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at Centre Henry-Leonard in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. Their franchise was granted for the 1997–98 season.-History:... (QMJHL) |
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| 7 | 205 | Andrei Popov Andrei Popov (ice hockey) Andrei Vladislavovich Popov is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Right Wing | Traktor Chelyabinsk (Vysshaya Liga) |
Farm teams
The Flyers were affiliated with the Philadelphia PhantomsPhiladelphia Phantoms
The Philadelphia Phantoms were a professional ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1996 to 2009. The club was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and played most of its home games at the Spectrum. During schedule conflicts or some Calder Cup playoff games, games were...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
and the Trenton Titans
Trenton Titans
The Trenton Titans are a professional minor league ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Titans play their home games at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Established in 1999, the...
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
. After an early season coaching change from Craig Berube
Craig Berube
Craig "The Chief" Berube is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals and New York Islanders...
, who joined the Flyers as an assistant, to Kjell Samuelsson
Kjell Samuelsson
Kjell Samuelsson is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning...
, the Phantoms struggled finishing sixth in their division and missing the playoffs. Trenton finished 4th in their division and made it to the 2nd round of the playoffs before losing to the Dayton Bombers
Dayton Bombers
The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference....
in their last season as a Flyers affiliate. Following the 2006–07 ECHL season the Titans were re-named the Trenton Devils by their new owners, the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
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