2008–09 Philadelphia Flyers season
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The 2008–09
Philadelphia Flyers
season was the Flyers' 42nd season in the National Hockey League
(NHL).
The Flyers began the 2008–09 season by naming Mike Richards
the 17th captain in Flyers history on September 17, with Jason Smith headed to the Ottawa Senators
as a free agent. The Flyers were looking to build on the success of the previous season but instead got off to an 0-3-3 start which became indicative of the season ahead. Despite a solid December and January and finishing with 4 points more than the year before, for the most part the 2008-09 Flyers played inconsistent and looked like different teams, playing at the top of their ability one night and a subpar performance the next. Derian Hatcher
missed the entire regular season and playoffs with a knee injury, and Steve Downie
was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning
for defenseman Matt Carle
. Two pleasant surprises were the emergence of rookie center Claude Giroux and defenseman Luca Sbisa
who was drafted by the Flyers in June with the 19th overall pick acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets
in exchange for R.J. Umberger, who became a victim of a salary cap crunch. Scottie Upshall
also found himself the victim of such a crunch, traded to the Phoenix Coyotes
for Daniel Carcillo
at the trade deadline.
Despite holding on to the 4th seed in the East for much of the season, thanks to a 4-5-1 finish to the season, highlighted by a home loss to the New York Rangers
on the last day of the regular season, the Flyers slipped to the 5th seed and lost home-ice advantage in their first round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins
. Pittsburgh dominated the Flyers in Game 1, and despite a better effort by the Flyers in Game 2 Pittsburgh came to Philadelphia with a 2-0 series lead. The Flyers were the better team in Games 3 and 4, but Pittsburgh gained a split in Philadelphia and took a 3-1 series lead. After a decisive 3-0 win in Game 5, the Flyers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in Game 6, but promptly fell victim to the inconsistencies that plagued the team all season and gave up 5 unanswered goals in a season-ending 5-3 loss.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Flyers. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
‡Traded mid-season
before and during the 2008–09 season.
in Ottawa
, Ontario
.
- Philadelphia Phantoms
(Standings)
The 2008–09 season was the Phantoms' last playing in the Wachovia Spectrum and means they will move following the season. Comcast Spectacor sold the Phantoms to the Brooks Group of Pittsburgh
on February 4, 2009, and the new ownership has expressed interest in eventually moving the Phantoms to Allentown
provided that a multi-purpose arena can be constructed there. Until a permanent new home is found for the club it will have to operate starting in 2009–10 in a temporary location. The site being given the most serious consideration for that is Glen Falls
, the former home of the AHL Adirondack Red Wings
from 1979 to 1999. Comcast Spectacor continues to operate the team through the conclusion of the 2008–09 AHL season and playoffs.
With Craig Berube
returning to his role as an assistant coach with the Flyers, John Paddock
was named head coach of the Phantoms. The Phantoms trailed the Binghamton Senators
by as many as 12 points on March 14 for the final playoff spot in the East Division, but came back to overtake Binghamton and clinch the final playoff spot in the final regular season game at the Spectrum. The Phantoms final season in Philadelphia came to an end after being swept from the first round of the playoffs by the Hershey Bears
.
ECHL
- Mississippi Sea Wolves
(Standings)
Mississippi missed the ECHL playoffs and announced they would suspend operations for the 2009–10 season. If the Flyers align with a new ECHL club for 2009–10, it will be their fourth ECHL affiliate in four seasons.
2008–09 NHL season
The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the...
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...
season was the Flyers' 42nd season in the National Hockey League
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 Flyers began the 2008–09 season by naming Mike Richards
Mike Richards
Michael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:...
the 17th captain in Flyers history on September 17, with Jason Smith headed to the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
as a free agent. The Flyers were looking to build on the success of the previous season but instead got off to an 0-3-3 start which became indicative of the season ahead. Despite a solid December and January and finishing with 4 points more than the year before, for the most part the 2008-09 Flyers played inconsistent and looked like different teams, playing at the top of their ability one night and a subpar performance the next. Derian Hatcher
Derian Hatcher
Derian Hatcher is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers...
missed the entire regular season and playoffs with a knee injury, and 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:...
was traded to the 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...
for defenseman Matt Carle
Matt Carle
Matthew Carle is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
. Two pleasant surprises were the emergence of rookie center Claude Giroux and defenseman Luca Sbisa
Luca Sbisa
Luca Sbisa is an Italian-born Swiss ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Early life:...
who was drafted by the Flyers in June with the 19th overall pick acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in exchange for R.J. Umberger, who became a victim of a salary cap crunch. 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...
also found himself the victim of such a crunch, traded to the Phoenix Coyotes
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....
for Daniel Carcillo
Daniel Carcillo
Daniel Carcillo is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
at the trade deadline.
Despite holding on to the 4th seed in the East for much of the season, thanks to a 4-5-1 finish to the season, highlighted by a home loss to the New York 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...
on the last day of the regular season, the Flyers slipped to the 5th seed and lost home-ice advantage in their first round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins
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...
. Pittsburgh dominated the Flyers in Game 1, and despite a better effort by the Flyers in Game 2 Pittsburgh came to Philadelphia with a 2-0 series lead. The Flyers were the better team in Games 3 and 4, but Pittsburgh gained a split in Philadelphia and took a 3-1 series lead. After a decisive 3-0 win in Game 5, the Flyers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in Game 6, but promptly fell victim to the inconsistencies that plagued the team all season and gave up 5 unanswered goals in a season-ending 5-3 loss.
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Skaters
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| # | Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 17 | 82 | 46 | 38 | 84 | +23 | 68 | |
| 18 | 79 | 30 | 50 | 80 | +22 | 63 | |
| 12 | 79 | 34 | 40 | 74 | +21 | 42 | |
| 19 | 82 | 30 | 30 | 60 | +14 | 143 | |
| 15 | 79 | 25 | 25 | 50 | +1 | 58 | |
| 22 | 82 | 27 | 20 | 47 | +5 | 62 | |
| 44 | 77 | 3 | 40 | 43 | +19 | 54 | |
| 5 | 80 | 7 | 21 | 28 | +7 | 97 | |
| 28 | 42 | 9 | 18 | 27 | +10 | 14 | |
| 48 | 29 | 11 | 14 | 25 | -1 | 26 | |
| 25 | † | 64 | 4 | 20 | 24 | +2 | 16 |
| 9 | ‡ | 55 | 7 | 14 | 21 | +5 | 63 |
| 45 | 78 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 155 | |
| 13 | ‡ | 55 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -1 | 15 |
| 41 | 79 | 1 | 12 | 13 | +6 | 61 | |
| 36 | 60 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 35 | |
| 23 | ‡ | 46 | 1 | 9 | 10 | +7 | 22 |
| 6 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +8 | 22 | |
| 47 | 39 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -6 | 36 | |
| 13 | † | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 80 |
| 77 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 10 | |
| 14 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -15 | 2 | |
| 32 | 63 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 174 | |
| 43 | (G) | 55 | 0 | 4 | 4 | n/a | 0 |
| 24 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 57 | |
| 46 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 0 | |
| 26 | ‡ | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 10 | |
| 30 | (G) | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | n/a | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 27 | ‡ | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 11 |
| 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 42 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 2 | |
| 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | |
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| # | Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 18 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 6 | |
| 28 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 6 | |
| 48 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 8 | |
| 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 2 | |
| 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 2 | |
| 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 7 | |
| 25 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 36 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | |
| 45 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6 | |
| 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 23 | |
| 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 2 | |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 5 | |
| 44 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 12 | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | |
| 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 8 | |
| 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 10 | |
| 42 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 43 | (G) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| 77 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 6 | |
| 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| # | Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | SV | Sv% | SO |
| 43 | 55 | 3176 | 29 | 19 | 5 | 146 | 2.76 | 1718 | 1572 | .915 | 2 | |
| 30 | 32 | 1804 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 83 | 2.76 | 947 | 864 | .912 | 1 |
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| # | Player | GP | Min | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | SV | Sv% | SO |
| 43 | 6 | 374 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 2.56 | 198 | 182 | .919 | 1 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Flyers. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
‡Traded mid-season
Awards
| NHL | |||||||||
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| All-Star Game 57th National Hockey League All-Star Game The 57th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, home of the Montreal Canadiens, in conjunction with the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. The game was held between two teams, each representing a conference of the National Hockey League... representative |
Jeff Carter | ||||||||
| NHL 2nd Star of the Month | Jeff Carter (December) | ||||||||
| NHL 1st Star of the Week | Mike Richards (February 23) | ||||||||
| NHL 2nd Star of the Week | Jeff Carter (December 22) | ||||||||
| NHL 3rd Star of the Week | Simon Gagne (November 3) | ||||||||
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| Barry Ashbee Trophy | Kimmo Timonen Kimmo Timonen Kimmo Timonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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| Bobby Clarke Trophy | Mike Richards Mike Richards Michael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:... |
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| Gene Hart Memorial Award | Scott Hartnell Scott Hartnell Scott Hartnell is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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| Pelle Lindbergh Memorial | Darroll Powe Darroll Powe Darroll Bradley Powe is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and left winger who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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| Toyota Cup | Jeff Carter Jeff Carter Jeff Carter is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League... |
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| Yanick Dupre Memorial | Danny Briere | ||||||||
Records
| Flyers player | ||
| Player | Record | Mark |
| Mike Richards Mike Richards Michael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:... (tied Brian Propp Brian Propp Brian Phillip Propp is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the NHL from 1979 until 1994... , 1984–85 1984–85 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1984–85 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 18th season in the National Hockey League .Mike Keenan, a relative unknown at the time, was hired in 1984 to coach the team, and named second-year player Dave Poulin team captain... , and Mark Howe Mark Howe Mark Steven Howe is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League and 6 seasons in the World Hockey Association . He is the son of Colleen and Gordie Howe, and early in his career was a teammate of his father... , 1985–86 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1985–86 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 19th season in the National Hockey League .A month into the 1985–86 season, Pelle Lindbergh was fatally injured in a car accident. The team rallied and showed perseverance by garnering the best record in the Wales Conference and... ) |
Shorthanded goals, one season | 7 |
| Jeff Carter Jeff Carter Jeff Carter is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League... (tied Brian Propp Brian Propp Brian Phillip Propp is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the NHL from 1979 until 1994... , 1982–83 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 16th season in the National Hockey League .In 1982–83, Mark Howe, son of hockey legend Gordie Howe and a star defenseman in his own right, was acquired via a trade with the Hartford Whalers prior to the season. He would immediately become the... ) |
Game winning goals, one season | 12 |
Milestones
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Martin Biron | 25th shutout | February 25, 2009 |
Transactions
The Flyers have been involved in the following transactions2008–09 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2008–09 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which players or draft picks, if applicable.-Free agency:Note: This does not...
before and during the 2008–09 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 6, 2008 |
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... Danny Syvret |
To Edmonton Oilers 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 .... Ryan Potulny Ryan Potulny Ryan Potulny is an American professional ice hockey player. Potulny is a member of the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League... |
| June 18, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers 7th-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... 4th-round pick in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
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... Vaclav Prospal Vaclav Prospal Václav "Vinny" Prospal is a Czech professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
| June 20, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers 1st-round pick in 2008 3rd-round pick in 2008 |
To Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... R.J. Umberger R. J. Umberger Richard Allen "R. J." Umberger, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey center and an alternate captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... 4th-round pick in 2008 |
| June 20, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Steve Eminger Steve Eminger Steve Eminger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers..-Playing career:Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by... 3rd-round pick in 2008 |
To Washington Capitals 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... 1st-round pick in 2008 |
| June 21, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers 7th-round pick in 2009 |
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... 7th-round pick in 2008 |
| June 24, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Janne Niskala Janne Niskala Janne Juhani Niskala is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Atlant Mytishchi of the Kontinental Hockey League . He was born in Västerås, Sweden but is of Finnish nationality.... |
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... Triston Grant Triston Grant Triston Grant is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League .-Career statistics:-External links:... 7th-round pick in 2009 |
| June 30, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Tim Ramholt Tim Ramholt Tim Ramholt is a professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Davos of the Swiss Nationalliga A . He began his professional career with the ZSC Lions before moving to North America in the hopes of a National Hockey League career... |
To Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... 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 .... |
| June 30, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers 6th-round pick in 2009 |
To Tampa Bay Lightning Janne Niskala Janne Niskala Janne Juhani Niskala is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Atlant Mytishchi of the Kontinental Hockey League . He was born in Västerås, Sweden but is of Finnish nationality.... |
| July 1, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Patrik Hersley Patrik Hersley Patrik Hersley is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien.-Playing career:... Ned Lukacevic Ned Lukacevic Ned Lukacevic is a professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently playing with the Las Vegas Wranglers in the ECHL. Lukacevic was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To Los Angeles Kings 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... Denis Gauthier Denis Gauthier Denis Gauthier, Jr. is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. A first round selection of the Calgary Flames at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, Gauthier played for the Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings during his ten season National Hockey League ... 2nd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| October 13, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Andrew Alberts Andrew Alberts Andrew James Alberts is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes... |
To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Ned Lukacevic Ned Lukacevic Ned Lukacevic is a professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently playing with the Las Vegas Wranglers in the ECHL. Lukacevic was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... conditional 4th-round pick in 2009 |
| October 30, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Josh Gratton Josh Gratton Josh Gratton is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for Vityaz Chekhov of the Kontinental Hockey League... |
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... Tim Ramholt Tim Ramholt Tim Ramholt is a professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Davos of the Swiss Nationalliga A . He began his professional career with the ZSC Lions before moving to North America in the hopes of a National Hockey League career... |
| November 7, 2008 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Matt Carle Matt Carle Matthew Carle is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... San Jose's 3rd-round pick in 2009 |
To Tampa Bay Lightning 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:... Steve Eminger Steve Eminger Steve Eminger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers..-Playing career:Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by... Tampa Bay's 4th-round pick in 2009 |
| March 4, 2009 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Daniel Carcillo Daniel Carcillo Daniel Carcillo is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Phoenix Coyotes 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.... 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... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
Other transactions
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| July 1, 2008 | Sean Curry Sean Curry Sean Curry is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for Rögle BK in the Swedish league HockeyAllsvenskan . He most recently played for the Hamburg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga during the 2010–11 season.-Career statistics:-External links:... |
Providence Providence Bruins The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:... (AHL) |
2 years |
| July 1, 2008 | Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for EV Zug in the Swiss National League A.-Early years:... |
Boston Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (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, 2008 | Nate Raduns Nate Raduns -International:-External links:... |
Worcester Worcester Sharks The Worcester Sharks are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . The franchise is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and play their home games at the DCU Center in Downtown Worcester. The Sharks and the city of Worcester hosted the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic.-History:On... (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... ) |
1 year |
| July 1, 2008 | Ossi Vaananen Ossi Väänänen Ossi Väänänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Jokerit of the Finnish SM-liiga, with whom he was won two silver medals as runner-up for the Kanada-malja in 2000 and 2005... |
Djurgardens IF Djurgårdens IF Hockey Djurgårdens IF Hockey are a professional ice hockey team based in Stockholm, Sweden. They are the ice hockey department of the sports club Djurgårdens IF. The department was formed in 1922 with the help of Wilhelm Arwe and have since then become Sweden's most successful team, having won the Swedish... (Elitserien Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
1 year |
| July 7, 2008 | Arron Asham Arron Asham Arron Asham is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
New Jersey 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... (NHL) |
2 years |
| September 18, 2008 | Jean-Sebastien Aubin Jean-Sébastien Aubin Jean-Sébastien "J. S." Aubin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the DEG Metro Stars of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Anaheim 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... (NHL) |
1 year |
| March 26, 2009 | Johan Backlund Johan Backlund Johan Backlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Timrå IK Timrå IK Timrå IK is a Swedish ice hockey team from Timrå, who currently plays in the top division, Elitserien. Seasons in the top division include 1956–57 to 1975–76, 1977–78, 1981–82, and 2000–01 until present.-History:... (Elitserien) |
1 year, beginning 2009–10 |
| Lost via free agency | |||
| May 15, 2008 | Lars Jonsson | Brynas IF Brynäs IF Brynäs IF is a professional Swedish ice hockey team from Gävle. The club plays in the highest Swedish league , and has done so since 1960.-History:... (Elitserien) |
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| May 29, 2008 | 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:... |
Dynamo Moscow HC Dynamo Moscow HC Dynamo Moscow was a Russian professional ice hockey club based in Moscow. They were members of the Bobrov Division in the Kontinental Hockey League... (KHL Kontinental Hockey League The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe.... ) |
Flyers retain NHL rights |
| July 3, 2008 | Rory Fitzpatrick Rory Fitzpatrick Rory B. Fitzpatrick is a former American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers... |
Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (NHL) |
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| July 3, 2008 | Stefan Ruzicka Štefan Ružicka Štefan Ružička is a Slovak professional ice hockey player. He plays right wing for the HC Spartak Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Spartak Moscow HC Spartak Moscow HC Spartak is a professional ice hockey team based in Moscow, Russia. They are members of the Bobrov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League .-History:One of the sections of the Spartak Moscow sports club, HC Spartak Moscow was established in 1946... (KHL) |
Flyers retain NHL rights |
| July 8, 2008 | Jason Smith | Ottawa Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (NHL) |
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| July 14, 2008 | Patrick Thoresen Patrick Thoresen Patrick Thoresen is a Norwegian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League . He resides in Hamar, Norway, where he grew up, during the off season. He has a younger brother, Steffen who's also an ice hockey player... |
HC Lugano Hockey Club Lugano Hockey Club Lugano, often abbreviated to HC Lugano or HCL, is a professional ice hockey club based in Lugano, Switzerland. The team competes in the National League A and has won seven Swiss championships. The team is the twelfth most attended team in Switzerland for the 2010/11 season with 4,060... (NLA) |
Flyers retain NHL rights |
| July 25, 2008 | 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... |
Chelyabinsk (KHL) | |
| July 31, 2008 | Jaroslav Modry Jaroslav Modrý Jaroslav Modrý is a Czech professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for HC Plzeň of the Czech Extraliga. He previously played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars and Philadelphia... |
HC Liberec HC Bílí Tygri Liberec HC Bílí Tygři Liberec , sometimes called the "Tigers", is an ice hockey team in the Czech Extraliga. Their home arena is Tipsport Arena in Liberec... (CZE Czech Extraliga The Czech Extraliga is the highest-level ice hockey league in the Czech Republic. As of 2009, it is ranked by the IIHF as the third strongest league in Europe.... ) |
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| August 21, 2008 | Rejean Beauchemin | Idaho Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003.... (ECHL ECHL The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States... ) |
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| August 28, 2008 | Darren Reid | Hershey Hershey Bears The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of... (AHL) |
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| October 7, 2008 | Jesse Boulerice Jesse Boulerice Jesse Boulerice is an American retired ice hockey player. Boulerice's notoriety stems from two violent incidents, one when playing junior hockey where he used his stick like a bat and smashed Guelph Storm forward Andrew Long in the face, and the other in the NHL where he cross-checked Ryan Kesler... |
Lake Erie Lake Erie Monsters The Lake Erie Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They began play in the 2007–08 AHL season at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio... (AHL) |
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| October 22, 2008 | Martin Houle Martin Houle Martin G. Houle is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently playing with the Sorel-Tracy GCI of the LNAH.-Playing career:... |
Las Vegas Las Vegas Wranglers The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL... (ECHL) |
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| November 17, 2008 | 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:... |
released from contract | |
| Retirement | |||
| June 1, 2008 | 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... |
KalPa KalPa The Kalevan Pallo is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. They play in Kuopio, Finland at the Niiralan monttu.-Team history:Established in 1929, the full name of the company that runs the representative team is KalPa Hockey Oy. The majority of the company is owned by NHL players Sami Kapanen and... (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... ) |
Retired from NHL |
| April 7, 2009 | Jim Dowd | — | Not re-signed following 2007–08 season |
| Lost on waivers | |||
| February 27, 2009 | Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit Glen Metropolit is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for EV Zug in the Swiss National League A.-Early years:... |
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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| February 27, 2009 | Ossi Vaananen Ossi Väänänen Ossi Väänänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Jokerit of the Finnish SM-liiga, with whom he was won two silver medals as runner-up for the Kanada-malja in 2000 and 2005... |
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) |
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| Re-signed | |||
| June 26, 2008 | Jeff Carter Jeff Carter Jeff Carter is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League... |
— | 3 years, $15 million |
| June 29, 2008 | Steve Eminger Steve Eminger Steve Eminger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers..-Playing career:Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by... |
— | 1 year, $1.2 million |
| July 2, 2008 | Riley Cote Riley Cote Riley Cote is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and is currently an assistant coach with the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League... |
— | 3 years, $1.65 million |
| July 2, 2008 | Randy Jones | — | 2 years, $5.5 million |
| July 2, 2008 | Danny Syvret | — | |
| July 15, 2008 | 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:... |
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| July 21, 2008 | Joffrey Lupul Joffrey Lupul Joffrey Douglas Sheldon Lupul is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
— | 4 year extension |
| Signed to Entry Level contracts | |||
| July 22, 2008 | Kevin Marshall Kevin Marshall Kevin Marshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Career statistics:-External links:... |
Lewiston Lewiston MAINEiacs The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season... (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 41st overall, 2007 |
| August 7, 2008 | Chris Zarb | Ferris State Ferris State University Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where... (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... ) |
Drafted 144th overall, 2004 |
| October 1, 2008 | Luca Sbisa Luca Sbisa Luca Sbisa is an Italian-born Swiss ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... |
Lethbridge Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-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... ) |
Drafted 19th overall, 2008 |
| April 1, 2009 | James van Riemsdyk | New Hampshire New Hampshire Wildcats The New Hampshire Wildcats, or Cats, are the athletic teams of the University of New Hampshire. The wildcat is the school's official mascot, the colors are UNH Blue and white... (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.... ) |
Drafted 2nd overall, 2007 |
Draft picks
Philadelphia's picks at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft2008 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...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
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| Rnd | # | Player | Position | Nationality | Drafted from |
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| 1 | 19 | Luca Sbisa Luca Sbisa Luca Sbisa is an Italian-born Swiss ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... |
Defenseman | Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-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... ) |
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| 3 | 67 | Marc-Andre Bourdon Marc-Andre Bourdon Marc-André Bourdon is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Defenseman | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Rouyn-Noranda Huskies The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Iamgold Arena... (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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| 3 | 84 | Jacob DeSerres | Goaltender | Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center... (WHL) |
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| 6 | 178 | Zac Rinaldo Zac Rinaldo Zac Rinaldo is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Center | Mississauga St. Michael's Majors Mississauga St. Michael's Majors The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The team was originally known as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, whose hockey program was founded and operated by St. Michael's College School in 1906... (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.... ) |
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| 7 | 196 | Joacim Eriksson Joacim Eriksson Joacim Eriksson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Elitserien.-Playing career:... |
Goaltender | Brynas Brynäs IF Brynäs IF is a professional Swedish ice hockey team from Gävle. The club plays in the highest Swedish league , and has done so since 1960.-History:... (Elitserien Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
Farm teams
American Hockey LeagueAmerican 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...
- Philadelphia Phantoms
Philadelphia 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...
(Standings)
The 2008–09 season was the Phantoms' last playing in the Wachovia Spectrum and means they will move following the season. Comcast Spectacor sold the Phantoms to the Brooks Group of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
on February 4, 2009, and the new ownership has expressed interest in eventually moving the Phantoms to Allentown
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city, after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the 215th largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently...
provided that a multi-purpose arena can be constructed there. Until a permanent new home is found for the club it will have to operate starting in 2009–10 in a temporary location. The site being given the most serious consideration for that is Glen Falls
Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States. Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,700 at the 2010 census...
, the former home of the AHL Adirondack Red Wings
Adirondack Red Wings
The Adirondack Red Wings were a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Glens Falls, New York, USA at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The team was affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League...
from 1979 to 1999. Comcast Spectacor continues to operate the team through the conclusion of the 2008–09 AHL season and playoffs.
With 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...
returning to his role as an assistant coach with the Flyers, John Paddock
John Paddock
Alvin John Paddock is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the former head coach of the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . During his long career in the American Hockey League he won five Calder Cup championships and was inducted into the AHL's Hall...
was named head coach of the Phantoms. The Phantoms trailed the Binghamton Senators
Binghamton Senators
The Binghamton Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . Nicknamed the B-Sens, they play in Binghamton, New York at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Along with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL, the B-Sens are minor league affiliates of the Ottawa Senators...
by as many as 12 points on March 14 for the final playoff spot in the East Division, but came back to overtake Binghamton and clinch the final playoff spot in the final regular season game at the Spectrum. The Phantoms final season in Philadelphia came to an end after being swept from the first round of the playoffs by the Hershey Bears
Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of...
.
ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
- Mississippi Sea Wolves
Mississippi Sea Wolves
The Mississippi Sea Wolves were a professional hockey team based in Biloxi, Mississippi and playing in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Sea Wolves were members of the ECHL....
(Standings)
Mississippi missed the ECHL playoffs and announced they would suspend operations for the 2009–10 season. If the Flyers align with a new ECHL club for 2009–10, it will be their fourth ECHL affiliate in four seasons.