Nick Boynton

Nick Boynton

Chris Pronger: How Philadelphia Flyers Can Replace His Production

Chris Pronger is arguably one of the best defensive defensemen in the league.

His talent and production in all three zones makes him irreplaceable in the Flyers lineup. The only positive with this injury is that he will be better rested for the long playoff haul.

The Flyers, like every other team in the NHL facing injuries, have backup plans for their team.

The following list is of five possible solutions for the loss of production of veteran Chris Pronger.

Philadelphia Flyers' New Defender Nick Boynton Making an Impact

Although people in Philadelphia may not know much about Nick Boynton, the well-traveled, journeyman defender could be a big part of the Flyers success this postseason.

Philadelphia Flyers Mullet Points: Minor Additions to a Stacked Team

Posted 03/01/2011 - 14:24 by HockeyPolls

What? Did you expect the Philadelphia Flyers to blow up a team currently sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings in order to to mash a big name player onto their roster at the NHL Trade Deadline yesterday?

In the days approaching the February 28 Trade Deadline, Paul Holmgren tweaked his roster instead, adding toughness and depth to the Flyers organization.

To the Mullet Points!

Chicago Blackhawks in Need of a Shake-Up as NHL Season Enters the Second Half

It has been a tough season for Chicago Blackhawks, to say the least, and as they sit headed into the All-Star break this team just doesn't seem right. Yes, they have the best power play in the NHL and have been given solid goaltending from rookie Corey Crawford, but there seems to be a missing link on this team and it's difficult to pinpoint.

Chicago Blackhawks: With Nick Leddy Gone, Jordan Hendry Needs To Step Up

Hearing the name Jordan Hendry sounds like nails on a chalkboard to some Blackhawks fans. The cringing starts when people do not see his name appear under “Healthy Scratch” before a game.

Chicago Blackhawks 2010-2011 Roster, Part II: The Defensemen

The Blackhawks had a good group of defensemen last year during their drive to the Stanley Cup and the good news is that most of them are returning this year to help the Hawks make another run at the Cup.  Keep in mind that while forwards do a majority of the scoring and try to keep the puck on the opponents side of the ice, all that stands between a goalie and the opponent is the defensemen so those guys have to be as good as they can be.

Chicago Blackhawks, Nick Boynton Reach Cap-Fitting Agreement

Posted 08/11/2010 - 00:01 by HockeyPolls

As the Chicago Blackhawks begin to prepare for what may be a very important training camp, they recently announced an agreement with defenseman Nick Boynton.

With the seemingly adapting mentality of playing at an affordable price, Boynton has agreed to a league-minimum one-year contract at $500,000.  While quite possibly ensuring a spot on the roster, the price to be paid is a one million dollar pay cut.

NHL Trade Deadline Right Now: Instant Updates and Analysis

Posted 03/02/2010 - 16:53 by HockeyPolls

Oh, the uses of the recycling symbol arrows.

They can be used on a smelly green bin that sits with rotten banana peels and last week's newspaper in your garage, or on a Waste Management truck, or even on that "refresh" tab at the top of your Internet browser that's likely to be getting a lot of use by NHL fans nowadays.

That's right, we're down to the finals hours of the NHL 2010 Trade Deadline, which will cut off all deals Wednesday, March 3rd, at 3 PM ET. With the Olympic Break roster freeze just lifted, we can expect a frenzy of deals all the way up to the wire.

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