Flyers Acquire Henrik Zetterberg

Philadelphia CSN - Its official , Philadelphia has traded F Rick Nash to Pittsburgh inexchange for F Henrik Zetterberg. Philadelphia was looking for a 1st line center all summer and finally they found a buyer who can take Rick Nash's 7.8 Million salary. Pittsburgh wanted to reunite Rick Nash and Jeff Carter together and Flyers believed that would be the best destination for Rick Nash to go to , where he is close to his home town. So it did really make sense for both sides. Along with Nash, Frans Nielsen was included in that package for Zetterberg as well. Nielsen was acquired by Philly early in the off-season from Tampa Bay Lightning, but GM Zach Parise wasnt happy with the 2nd line after the trade. " We really needed an upgrade, Matt Duchene is young and we needed a player who has won the cup in their careers and has expierence in the playoffs and a legit #1 Centermen. We were really thankful to bring in Henrik who is that type of player," said GM Zach Parise.

We wish Rick Nash the best of luck in Pittsburgh and thankful for waiving his NTC to help both teams on their needs. He is a great player and he will be even greater with Jeff Carter centering him in Pittsburgh. On top of that Rick Nash is closer to home only 4 hours drive from his home town, so it really does help his family to come and watch him play in Pittsburgh.

" Right now, Henrik Zetterberg will be slotted in on our 1st line center position and Matt Duchene will be our 2nd line center, it will be a learning expierence for Matt who is just too oyung to take on a big role come the playoffs, He needs a leader and a mentor for him to become a number one center," says GM Zach Parise.

On who will be the new Captain of the Philadelphia Flyers? " We will name a captain before the season starts, it should be a no-brainer some will ask," joked GM Zach Parise. " Right now , we are just very happy to bring Henrik Zetterberg on board and its just one step away from being contenders," says GM Zach Parise.

Flyers Name Affiliate team

Philadelphia Flyers have name their AHL affiliate team Los Angeles Mustangs.

Official Logo:

Los Angeles Mustangs are led by a great group of players and a very talented group that have potential to make thier NHL debut any time during the regular season.
Official Mustang's Lineup
Rhett Rakhshani-Tyler Pitlick- Christian Thomas
Igor Makarov-Colin Greening-Lance Bouma
Tom Sestito-Chris Didomenico-Mark McNiel

Slava Voynov-Jonas Holos
Drew Schiestel-Sami Vatanen
TJ Brennen

Flyers Acquire Ballard and Nielsen

Today Philadelphia Flyers have struck a deal with Tampa Bay Lightinings acquiring defencemen Keith Ballard and F Frans Nielsen in exchange for defencemen Theo Peckham and forward Michal Handzus.It was a 2 for 2 player swap. The Flyers needed an upgrade on defence and they got it in Keith Ballard. " We felt that Keith will bring his A game next season as he was under the dog house alot last season, Here he gets an oppurtunity to play with some great offensive defencemen." Last season Keith Ballard posted 5 points ( 2g, 3A) in 65 games last season, while sitting out 17 games with injuries. Frans Nielsen was another added piece in the trade. " We needed a 2nd line center, and we see Nielsen getting the oppurtunity to excel with Lupul and James van Riemsdyk, we look forward to the beginning of the season and see what this team is made of." Frans Nielsen recorded 44 points ( 13 g, 31 A) in 71 games last season.

GM MagnificentHank also wished Michal Handzus and Theo Peckham good luck with their new team in Tampa.

Flyers Sign 2 prospects

Flyers have also signed 2 prospects today. Lance Bouma and Rhett Rakhshani both are signed to a 3 year deal. Bouma will make 1Million a year and Rakhshani 1.2 Million a year.

Flyers Make First Trade of the Summer

Today Philadelphia Flyers have made their first big trade of the summer, acquiring D Tom Gilbert and F Anthony Stewart and a 3rd round draft pick from Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Rookie forward Nikita Filatov, Defence Carl Gunnarsonn and Flyers 1st and 2nd round picks. " We needed some offense from our backen , Giordano and Franson needed help and we have got them some help. Tom Gilbert is a great offensive defencemen who brings hard work and his play to a exceptional level. We feel this was a great move to our organization and we have upgraded", said GM MagnificentHank. " We also have upgraded our top 9 with Anthony Stewart , we will have a great 3rd line offense."

Flyers Name Captain

Philidelphia Flyers name All-Star Forward Rick Nash Team Captain. " We feel that this is the best move for the organization naming Nash Captain. We believe he has the Leadership to lead this young team. He wants to win and wants to win now."

Flyers Also name Patrick Kane,Michal Handzus and Francois Beauchemin Assistant captains.

Flyers sign More Depth

Flyers have Signed Jonas Holos to a 2 year deal /1.45 a season.

"As season progress's , there will be injuries and we need players to step in, We think Jonas will have a great group of guys that can develope his game to another level. He is young and just learning, he has tremendous upside and great offensive ability , thats what we need right now."