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Feeling like NHLers, Flyers prospects Phil Myers, Oskar Lindblom ready to reach dreams
TORONTO — Skating around in an empty rink in August for a photo shoot might not seem like much, but for prospects Phil Myers and Oskar Lindblom, donning the Flyers‘ colors while on the ice together gave the pair an opportunity to envision what their 2017-18 season might look like. Myers and Lindblom were on the ice together this week at Toronto’s...
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Wayne Simmonds: ‘The youth can spark' Flyers' veterans
TORONTO — Heading into his seventh season with the Flyers, and 10th overall, Wayne Simmonds is looking forward to building off a second consecutive 30-plus-goal season while helping lead a young group back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With everyone from second overall pick Nolan Patrick to blueliners Sam Morin, Robert Hagg, Phil Myers and Travis Sanheim all vying for roster spots,...
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Unlike his dad, Cayden Primeau pursuing NHL dreams as a goalie
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If Keith Primeau had his way, his son Cayden would’ve learned how to skate and the basics of the game before making a decision to play goal. However, from a young age, Cayden Primeau insisted he’d don the pads and tend the net, a decision he doesn’t regret today. “He was pretty hesitant at first,” Cayden Primeau recalled...
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Looking up to parents, NHL draft prospect Gabriel Vilardi prides game on work ethic
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Growing up the son of immigrant parents, Gabriel Vilardi didn’t need to look far to see what hard work and a good work ethic could deliver. It was his work ethic which allowed the 2017 NHL draft prospect to bounce back from two separate injuries this season to lead his Windsor Spitfires team in scoring. “I think...
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Nico Hischier recounts meteoric rise in draft stock as Flyers do their homework
WINDSOR, Ontario — Ever since the Flyers shot up the selection order at last month’s NHL draft lottery, prospect and Halifax Mooseheads center Nico Hischier has been familiarizing himself with the Flyers’ organization. The Flyers entered the lottery with just a 2.2 percent shot at the first overall pick after finishing the season with a 39-33-10 record but climbed 11…
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Flyers prospect Samuel Dove-McFalls hopes versatility leads to NHL contract
WINDSOR, Ontario — Flyers prospect Samuel Dove-McFalls is hoping a move back to wing will make him a more versatile player as he looks to make the jump to pro hockey next season. Dove-McFalls, a natural center, has spent parts of his fourth season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playing wing because of injuries among the Sea Dogs’ forward...
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Brett Brown ‘loved' Alex Poythress' game in losing debut vs. Raptors
BOX SCORE TORONTO — Alex Poythress’ phone was blowing up as he returned to his dressing room stall at Air Canada Centre on Sunday evening. The 23-year-old, who was signed by the Sixers earlier in the day, finished with 11 points and three rebounds in 24:13 of action in his NBA debut. “I’m trying to cut it off. Friends, family texting,” Poythress…
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Instant Replay: Raptors 113, Sixers 105
BOX SCORE TORONTO — For the second consecutive game, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot established a new career-high for points, finishing with 23 in the Sixers‘ 113-105 loss to the Raptors on Sunday night at Air Canada Centre. Luwawu-Cabarrot topped his previous high of 19 set during Friday’s loss in Cleveland. Dario Saric added 16 points and three rebounds for the Sixers, who finish their season…
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Making NBA debut, Alex Poythress hoping to ‘spark' Sixers vs. Raptors
TORONTO — Alex Poythress always knew an opportunity would come. The Savannah, Georgia, native, who has spent the entire season with Ft. Wayne of the NBA’s D-League, signed with the Sixers on Sunday for the remainder of the season in pursuant to the NBA’s roster hardship exception (see story). “He will do pretty much what every player we’ve brought in...
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Tanner Laczynski's development not being lost in sweet freshman year at Ohio State
TORONTO — First semester of college can often be a challenge for many students, but for Tanner Laczynski, the experience was a sweet one — literally. Part of Laczynski’s course load at Ohio State was “Chocolate Science.” According to the course website, students receive an “introduction to science and business of chocolate. Students develop and market a chocolate product as part…