The Broad Street Blog

This evening the Flyers sent center RJ Umberger as well as the 119th pick overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for the 19th and 67th picks in this year’s draft.

Rumors have been swirling that the Flyers were able to sign Jeff Carter to a 3 year deal at about $5 million a year. The Flyers still have yet to confirm this. If true, that would leave very little under the cap to sign Umberger as well

Just a few days ago, the Delaware County Daily Times was discussing how the Flyers and Restricted Free Agent - To Be Jeff Carter were far apart in negotiations. Well, the rumors coming out of Canada are saying that Carter and the Flyers have gotten a deal done.

Today the Flyers dealt Vaclav Prospal back to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The fact that Prospal is leaving the Flyers again should come as no surprise to anyone.

Well, it’s been slow with news from the Flyers lately. Unlike other teams, they aren’t replacing coaches or GMs. But that should all change with Free Agency fast approaching. Today the Flyers posted a video recap of last season. Enjoy.

The Flyers didn’t waste much time this offseason working to improve their defense. On Friday Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced they acquired defenseman Danny Syvret from the Edmonton Oilers.