Randy Jones Clears Waivers, Re-assigned To Phantoms

The Philadelphia Flyer's recent placed young and talented defence man Randy Jones on waivers. Later, Jones cleared waivers and was re-assigned to Philadelphia's AHL minor affiliate the Adirondack Phantoms.

Jones, 28, totalled four goals and four assists for eight points last season, which is a far cry from his 5 goals and 26 assists for 31 points in the previous (07-08)season.

The Flyers, now with the addition of Chris Pronger's presence, have a surplus of defensive talent. It would appear that they no longer need Randy Jones, who has played well despite the numbers.

Leafs Tump Flyers In London Ontario Pre-Season Match Up

It was quite the setting, in London Ontario, home of Leaf's 2009 draft-pick Nazim Kadri, who scored a nice goal in a game where the Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the Flyer's. 4-0 was the final score, thank god it's only pre-season.

Van Reimsdyk Scores Nice Goal In Flyers Loss To Red Wings

Unfortunately the game was not broadcast on tv, and I had to catch the highlites on the Flyers website. However, the Flyers fell in a 3-1 loss to Detroit. The game looked to have a great pace, with Van Riemsdyk capitalizing on a turn over in the offensive zone for a beautiful wrist shot.

This kid has some serious skill, as he clearly displayed earlier in the year playing for the American World Junior team. The question is how much time on ice will this kid get with such a talented core already filling the first three lines for Philly.

I think he will fit right in.

....And It Starts Now !

PRE SEASON BEGINS TODAY !

The Philadelphia Flyers begin their first pre-season game on the road at the infamous Joe Louis Arena in Hockey Town, home of the Detroit Red Wings. This will be a great chance for the Flyers organization to get a good look at their three new net minders in action.

Flyers fans are excited to see Ray Emery in goal, as well as talented goaltender Johan Backlund from Sweden. Chris Pronger and Ian Laperriere are welcome additions to the team, however are not likely to see tonnes of action in the pre-season due to their veteran experience.

The young guns, Claude Giroux, Darrel Powe, Jared Ross and James Van Reimsdyk are likely to get lots of ice time. Although it's safe to say Giroux earned some stripes with his performance in last season's play-off run.

The Flyers have a lot to prove if they want to make a serious run for the Stanley Cup.... And it begins right now.

Training Camp Well Underway, Flyers Fans Pumped To Start New Season

Training camp has begun, and I am pumped for the new season to start. According to NHL.com, free agent Blair Betts was invited to try-out for the team. Many fans may not know who the former New York Ranger actually is, but he made it difficult for the Flyers powerplay last season, serving the Rangers as one of their best special team tandems.