Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
David Laliberte's flashy NHL debut, Braydon Coburn's first two-goal game of his career, and Ray Emery's solid goaltending highlighted the Flyers' 6-1 win over sad-sack Carolina on Saturday - and overshadowed Blair Betts' impressive return.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
When defenseman Matt Carle says teammate Blair Betts, the Flyers' fourth-line center and penalty-killing whiz, "adds another defensive dimension," he is not overdosing on hyperbole.
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 7 p.m., Wachovia Center. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, CSN Philadelphia. Record: 3-0-0, six points. Philadelphia is in first place in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference. Leading Scorer: Matt Carle, six points (one goal, five assists). Last Game: 6-5 overtime win Tuesday . Mike Richards recorded the first hat trick of the season. Last Game against the Penguins:...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Flyers Notes The Flyers' thrilling 6-5 overtime win over Washington last night was costly as Blair Betts, the fourth-line center, suffered a dislocated right shoulder late in regulation.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Flyers Notes NEWARK, N.J. - Keeping stars Mike Richards and Jeff Carter refreshed was one of the Flyers' underlying motives when they signed free-agent veterans Blair Betts and Ian Laperriere.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
RALEIGH, N.C. - Both Blair Betts and Ian Laperriere said before the game that a team's best penalty killer is always the goaltender.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Flyers' penalty kill got much stronger in the offseason with the additions of Ian Laperriere and Blair Betts.
Philly Sports Fan Blog (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
The Flyers finally reached an agreement yesterday with free agent Blair Betts, signing the fourth-line center for $550,000 and putting him on their 23-player roster for tonight’s opener at Carolina.“I’m relieved,” Betts said. “I would rather it happened sooner than later, but nonetheless, I think we made the right decision to come here,” he said. Early in [...]
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
RALEIGH, N.C. - In the time it took for Blair Betts to change from his hockey undergarments into street clothes at the Flyers Skate Zone, he was transformed.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
The Flyers finally reached an agreement yesterday with free agent Blair Betts, signing the fourth-line center for $550,000 and putting him on their 23-player roster for tonight's opener at Carolina.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
from Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer, First-year wingers James van Riemsdyk and Mika Pyorala were on the 22-man roster that the Flyers submitted to the NHL yesterday. Center Blair Betts was not. Betts, 29, is trying to make the team on a tryout contract. After yesterday’s practice in Voorhees, general manager Paul Holmgren said he was still negotiating with Betts’ agent, Steve...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
IT'S OFFICIAL. All bets are off. At least those betting on whether Blair Betts will be in the lineup for tomorrow night's regular-season opener in Carolina.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
There is no question about it - New York Rangers forward Donald Brashear is one tough cookie. Call him a goon, call him a fighter, call him an enforcer or call him a career fourth, but this season folks, he’s a New York Ranger and as Ranger fan, you’re going to have to learn to put up with him. Brashear knows that he’s never been liked by Blueshirt fans no matter what team he has...
Live Streaming Sports (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced their roster for tonight’s preseason game at the Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs (7:00 p.m., 610 WIP). Forwards: James van Riemsdyk, Mike Richards, Claude Giroux, Scott Hartnell, Danny Briere, David Laliberte, Dan Carcillo, Darroll Powe, Ian Laperriere, Riley Cote, Blair Betts, Mark Bell. To ...
The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
Honestly, just a thought: Donald Brashear is a Ranger. Blair Betts is about to become a Flyer. Whose side are these Garden fans on, anyway? I know old grudges die hard, and people here respected Bettsie, but in this case they die, then come to life, then die again, and so on. Donald Brashear was booed again tonight, until he wasn’t, again. All it took was for him to get loose and throw a few...
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