Sergei Bobrovsky

Defense on the Flyers isn't a problem, it's an epidemic. And it's making for some downright unwatchable hockey. Takeaways from another lopsided loss.

A 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets has the Flyers recent free-fall pressing on, while Columbus' surge puts them on the cusp of overtaking the Flyers in the standings. New Jersey and Florida are all knocking on the door too, as the Flyers spot in the playoffs burns to a crisp.

He hasn’t been on the Flyers’ radar in months. A seventh-round draft pick in 2008, goalie Joacim Eriksson has a 21-9 record in the Swedish Elite League. His numbers are off the charts: 1.67 goals-against average, .931 save percentage, five shutouts in 30 games...

With the 2012 NHL Draft taking place today in Pittsburgh, Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is sure to have some moves up his place. It will be a year ago tomorrow, June 23rd that Holmgren traded away Mike Richards and Jeff Carter on the same day...

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren attempted to quiet reports that Ilya Bryzgalov may have been injured in Monday's loss to Tampa Bay.

The Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly listening to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the possibility of a trade involving

Injury updates on Hawes, Brand and JVR, plus Bruz is sick and Bob step in.  Giroux breaks the slump and some local college and High School Hoops tonight. Sixers Spencer Hawes did not practice on yesterday and Elton Brand admitted that he's "not close to 100 percent," saying ""It's definitely painful, the swelling has gone down...

In this Super Bowl edition of the Sports Page, we check in on Roy Oswalt, the Sixers as they get ready for Kobe and the Lakers, a couple of soft goals given up by Bryzgalov and more!

In this edition of the Sports Page, we find out why February is an important month for the Flyers and Sixers.

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