NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers May Buyout Ilya Bryzgalov

According to a Philadelphia-based media report: The Philadelphia Flyers might exercise both amnesty options this summer. 

The first amnesty option will almost certainly be used for veteran forward Danny Briere. The second may be used for goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. 

The Flyers have never been a patient organization. So, it seems at least plausible that they would opt to use both amnesty options this off-season, rather than waiting until next year to either use both, or to exercise their second exile option. 

This situation could play out as soon as 48 hours after the Stanley Cup has been won, or up to 5 p.m. on June 30, which will be amateur draft day. 

If they do cut 'Bryz' a massive check and tell him to leave town it will be a monumental admission of error and likely create a season (or possibly two) that will determine general manager Paul Holmgren's fate.

(Photo courtesy of Sean O'Brien) 

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Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey
Ron Hextall Recalls His Greatest Season
Kerry Fraser: NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Ron Meyer: Blessed2Play Sports Talk Show Has Global Reach
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Fast Fiction and Other Stuff.

I am humbled by the reception it has received to-date and I thank everyone who has been responding to this digital creation.

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Horror Story: It Was Crawling Up My Chest!
Television Haiku Poem
My First Car Was An All-Time Classic
The Best Holiday Memories

When Baseball Cards Were King
Could One Baseball Shatter The Summer?
The Night Lenny Dykstra Was Swinging In The Rain
5 Traits of Hardcore Philadelphia Phillies' Fans

Philadelphia Flyers' Topps Hockey Card Mystery Revealed
5 Lessons Flyers' Fans Have Taught The Hockey World
5 Traits Old School Flyers' Fans Possess
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Philadelphia Flyers' Trade for Islanders' Captain Mark Streit Makes Sense

The Philadelphia Flyers' acquisition of New York Islanders' 35-year-old captain and unrestricted free agent defenseman Mark Streit follows in the pattern of past aggressive Paul Holmgren moves. 

From the Islanders' perspective, they were able to add a 2014 fourth-round draft pick and AHL right wing prospect Shane Harper.

The Flyers' top front office boss has exhibited a habit of engineering 'creative' roster adjustments since he first became GM in the fall of 2006. 

His move to add this veteran D-Man, whose 2013-13 0.56 ppg average basically equaled his career 0.59 ppg average should prove to be a solid move. It also likely signals the pending departure of one of the Flyers' veteran defensemen for reasons that are salary cap- and performance related.

Defense was a team weakness this past shortened-season. Holmgren has given head coach Peter Laviolette a dependable blue line piece that immediately bolsters the top three pairings. Expect more work to be done on the 2013-14 roster as the summer unfolds.
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A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert

Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World
Model and Actor Rachael Platt-McMullan Proves Why Dreams Are Worth Pursuing 

Samantha Paisley's Great Success Story
Megan Irminger: Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco
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Martin Brodeur: Discusses His Record-Setting Shutout Total and Key Rivalries 
Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future Hall of Famer
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame reflections 
Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey
Ron Hextall Recalls His Greatest Season
Kerry Fraser: NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Ron Meyer: Blessed2Play Sports Talk Show Has Global Reach
Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

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Amazon.com is the number 1 online publishing platform in the world. That's why I used it to publish my first ebook: 

Fast Fiction and Other Stuff.

I am humbled by the reception it has received to-date and I thank everyone who has been responding to this digital creation.

This mini-tome is a collection of stories and poems for readers who don't take themselves too seriously. I hope that you enjoy it and am always welcome to your feedback. 

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It only takes a few minutes to read some of my other stories  whose links are shown below:

Horror Story: It Was Crawling Up My Chest!
Television Haiku Poem
My First Car Was An All-Time Classic
The Best Holiday Memories

When Baseball Cards Were King
Could One Baseball Shatter The Summer?
The Night Lenny Dykstra Was Swinging In The Rain
5 Traits of Hardcore Philadelphia Phillies' Fans

Philadelphia Flyers' Topps Hockey Card Mystery Revealed
5 Lessons Flyers' Fans Have Taught The Hockey World
5 Traits Old School Flyers' Fans Possess
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Philadelphia Phillies' Free Agent Decisions

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Headline Topic:  Phillies + Free Agents

I hope that the Phillies are taking a comprehensive approach to their offseason decisions. 

A few years ago, Pat Gillick mentioned that Ruben Amaro Jr. liked the big-ticket players. I, along with all seasoned baseball fans, knew what Pat was getting at. 

Amaro has reached a roster crossroad. His available payroll space is more limited than it ever has been, but he has a variety of needs to fill. 

I would like to see Ruf in LF, Brown and Mayberry in RF, a new player in CF and a modestly-priced veteran option at 3B. Two (not just one) veteran middle-inning relievers must be obtained as well. 

Regarding free agency specifically:  I assume that a high-priced option(s) would only be obtained if other current players are going to be let go after next season. (Possibly, one could be dealt this winter as well.) 

Smart trades and small targeted (Pat Gillick-type) moves will give the Phillies a chance to rebound into playoff contention next season.

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Recent Headline Topics:  Baseball Trade + NHL Lockout 

1. I wish the Phillies could have somehow gotten in on that Marlin's trade with the Blue Jays. Talk about revitalizing your team in one fell swoop. My gosh!

It will be interesting to see if that deal impacts what other teams might do this winter, in terms of their targets, now that so many Marlins have become Blue Jays. 

2. Last week offered hope that the NHL Lockout would end soon. Now, with no apparent progress this week, we are left to wonder if both sides are talking at all. 

The thought of no hockey season is not pleasant. If we get to January with no resolution, this season could likely be done.
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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

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Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect

Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward

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An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success

Massive Miami Marlins' - Toronto Blue Jays' Baseball Trade + NHL Lockout

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Headline Topics:  Baseball Trade + NHL Lockout 

1. I wish the Phillies could have somehow gotten in on that Marlin's trade with the Blue Jays. Talk about revitalizing your team in one fell swoop. My gosh!

It will be interesting to see if that deal impacts what other teams might do this winter, in terms of their targets, now that so many Marlins have become Blue Jays. 

2. Last week offered hope that the NHL Lockout would end soon. Now, with no apparent progress this week, we are left to wonder if both sides are talking at all. 

The thought of no hockey season is not pleasant. If we get to January with no resolution, this season could likely be done.
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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

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Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect

Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward

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A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert

Samantha Paisley's Great Story

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Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: An Interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success

Philadelphia Phillies' Charlie Manuel Question

Phillies

What was Charlie Manuel's job title with the Philadelphia Phillies before he became the manager?

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Flyers

What is the name of the Flyers ECHL affiliate?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports article:
NHL lockout could serve some Philadelphia Flyers' Purposes


Eagles

All the best to Andy Reid and his team tonight. This season isn't just about football this year for the Eagles' head coach.

I wish him a SUPER BOWL year.


Sixers

The 76ers major summer trade should help the remaining members of last season's playoff group to become that much better.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Doug Collins who is ready to take his basketball team to new heights.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.


Hockey


Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like: The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed.


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An Actor's life: An interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's life: An interview with Adrienne Trafford

The always fashionable Biana DeMarco

Rising star Erin Como reveals her model for success

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Five traits old school Flyers fans possess

Five traits of hardcore Phillies fans

Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

My interview with Flyers' Hall of Famer Bernie Parent

Unique sports talk show goes global

Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

These six NHL legends would start on any all-time te

Red Sox - Dodgers Trade + Philadelphia Phillies' Trivia Question

Phillies

Which former Phillies' shortstop's son was involved in the massive Boston Red Sox - Los Angeles Dodgers trade?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports article:
Dodgers-Red Sox Trade Causing Phillies to Reconsider Future Options?

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Flyers

What is the name of the Flyers ECHL affiliate?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports article:
NHL lockout could serve some Philadelphia Flyers' Purposes


Eagles

All the best to Andy Reid and his team tonight. This season isn't just about football this year for the Eagles' head coach.

I wish him a SUPER BOWL year.


Sixers

The 76ers major summer trade should help the remaining members of last season's playoff group to become that much better.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Doug Collins who is ready to take his basketball team to new heights.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.


Hockey


Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like: The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed.


Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo Voices features that might interest you:

Model Management Agency - MMA Has Another Rising Star in Megan Irminger

A model's life: An interview with Kourtney Reppert

Behind the scenes of the modeling world: An interview with Ellen Wasser-Hrin - MMA/Model Management Agency

An Actor's life: An interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's life: An interview with Adrienne Trafford

The always fashionable Biana DeMarco

Rising star Erin Como reveals her model for success

Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo sports stories that might interest you: 

Five traits old school Flyers fans possess

Five traits of hardcore Phillies fans

Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

My interview with Flyers' Hall of Famer Bernie Parent

Unique sports talk show goes global

Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

These six NHL legends would start on any all-time te

Philadelphia Phillies' Wednesday Trivia Question...

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Phillies


Is Chase Utley's career fielding percentage at second base .972, .982, or .992 ?

For those who don't know, the answer is found in my Yahoo Sports baseball article that was published today:

PhiladelphiaPhillies' Chase Utley Won't Give In

Eagles

All the best to Andy Reid and his team tonight. This season isn't just about football this year for the Eagles' head coach.

I wish him a SUPER BOWL year.


Sixers

The 76ers new ownership group is incredible. Now that this trade has apparently been made, the team has been transformed from last season's playoff group.

This has become a far more balanced squad through all of the offseason moves. Most importantly, they will be led by Mr. Doug Collins. That great coach is ready to take Philadelphia's basketball team to new heights.


Flyers

The injury that Andrej Meszaros suffered last week (torn right Achilles tendon) was repaired by surgery today. Obviously Philly fans connected this dire dot to that of Ryan Howard's same injury (left Achilles tendon) that happened at the end of last season.

Losing Meszaros is very troubling for this Flyers team. I'm not sure how Holmgren can compensate. Basically he and Peter Laviolette need two of their young defensemen to step up and play well all season long.


Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.


Hockey


Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like: The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed.


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A model's life: An interview with Kourtney Reppert

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An Actor's life: An interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's life: An interview with Adrienne Trafford

The always fashionable Biana DeMarco

Rising star Erin Como reveals her model for success

Thank you for clicking on any of my Yahoo sports articles that are shown below:

Five traits old school Flyers fans possess

Five traits of hardcore Phillies fans

Tim Tebow and the Great American Divide

My interview with Flyers' Hall of Famer Bernie Parent

Unique sports talk show goes global

Five incredible Phillies pitching performances

These six NHL legends would start on any all-time team