Jagr’s real contribution – an example

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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Whatever the 39-year-old veteran contributes on the ice will be secondary to what he adds to the locker room. (Courtesy Philly.com)

The Flyers opened training camp, and all eyes turned to an unassuming practice facility in Voorhees, New Jersey to catch a glimpse of the 2011 Flyers in action.

JVR signs six year extension

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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The 22-year-old Jersey boy can't get to get back on the ice knowing he has a future in Philly. (Courtesy Philly.com)

In a summer full of makeovers for this Flyers team, the recent signing of James van Riemsdyk to a six year extension only confirms his place as one of the future faces of the franchise.

Holmgren gambles with Flyers’ future

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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The Flyers' GM has banked on an uncertain tomorrow, putting his money in an unpredictable goalie and prospect corps. (Courtesy Philly.com)

Winning doesn’t matter to Paul Holmgren if it doesn’t produce a championship, which is why he’s taken his team to Vegas with the league’s gutsiest offseason moves.

Flyers sign Jagr, continue to shake up team

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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The 39-year-old Jagr, who spent the last three years in Russia's KHL, has signed with the Flyers. (Courtesy Philly.com)

NHL free agency started at noon Friday, and Paul Holmgren didn’t wait long before continuing his streak of wild offseason moves.

Flyers’ moves mark changing of the guard

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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Paul Holmgren has kicked off a new era in Flyers' hockey by shipping off his stars, Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. (Courtesy Philly.com)

A new day has dawned in the world of Flyers’ hockey.  Captain Mike Richards and leading scorer Jeff Carter have been traded and an elite goaltender has been signed.

Bryzgalov and Flyers inch closer to deal

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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As Ilya Bryzgalov gets ready to leave Philadelphia, let’s take a look at what his two day visit has shown.

Flyers acquire rights to Ilya Bryzgalov

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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The Flyers have traded for the rights to negotiate with former Vezina candidate Ilya Bryzgalov. (Courtesy Philly.com)

Paul Holmgren took the first step in ending the goaltending mystery today, acquiring the rights to sign Ilya Bryzgalov from Phoenix.

Flyers let prospects walk

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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Mike Richards, drafted in the first round along with Jeff Carter in 2003, is a testament to the kind of talent the Flyers are missing without draft picks. (Courtesy Philly.com)

Having traded away so many draft picks, the Flyers need to manage their prospect pool carefully.

This week, they failed to resign – and lost the rights to – four prospects.

Flyers sign goaltending prospect

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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The Flyers announced today that they’ve signed 23 year old Finnish goaltender Niko Hovinen.

Injuries reveal source of Flyers’ problems

By JAY BOEHMER

Senior Hockey Insider — jboehmer@highhopesblog.com

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Captain Mike Richards, who will undergo offseason surgery, has faced questions and accusations regarding his leadership. (Courtesy Philly.com)

The days immediately following a playoff exit are interesting and exciting, but not enlightening. To really understand what went wrong, it’s best to wait until the dust has cleared, the worst of the headlines have been run, and the players finally reveal what’s been ailing them.