Rex
March 14th, 2007, 03:09 PM
Holmgren Agrees to Two-year Extension
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TFH Exclusive - News out of Philadelphia reports that the Flyers and general manager Paul Holmgren have agreed on two-year extension through the 2008-2009 NHL season.
Holmgren, who officially took over the reigns from former general manager, Bobby Clarke, on November 11th 2006, has received wonderful feedback so far.
"In this year of transition for the Flyers, I think Paul has moved quickly and decisively to better our team on the ice and position us for the future," said Flyers Chairman Ed Snider.
"In a short period of time, Paul has made some good moves which have helped us acquire top young players, prospects and draft picks to add to our core group of players," said Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko. "He has also re-signed veteran players who provide solid leadership to our team. Paul will now be able to continue to focus on the draft, free agency and our future."
Holmgren held the huge task of whether or not to trade former-Flyer Peter Forsberg. The deal so far has been very successful for the Flyers, as they acquired winger Scottie Upshall, defenseman Ryan Parent, and two draft picks from Nashville for Forsberg. Upshall, since joining the team February 17th, has scored four goals and added three assists.
Holmgren also handled his first NHL deadline quite well by strengthening the youth on the team obtaining defensemen Braydon Coburn and Lasse Kukkonen, and goaltender Martin Biron.
The Flyers, that started the season 3-11-1(.200%) until Holmgren took over November 11th, having gone 16-29-10 (.410%). Although this season has been a franchise worst for the organization, the moves Holmgren has made presents a positive looking future for the Flyers.
http://images.comcast-spectacor.com/flyers/PressBox/17111.JPG
TFH Exclusive - News out of Philadelphia reports that the Flyers and general manager Paul Holmgren have agreed on two-year extension through the 2008-2009 NHL season.
Holmgren, who officially took over the reigns from former general manager, Bobby Clarke, on November 11th 2006, has received wonderful feedback so far.
"In this year of transition for the Flyers, I think Paul has moved quickly and decisively to better our team on the ice and position us for the future," said Flyers Chairman Ed Snider.
"In a short period of time, Paul has made some good moves which have helped us acquire top young players, prospects and draft picks to add to our core group of players," said Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko. "He has also re-signed veteran players who provide solid leadership to our team. Paul will now be able to continue to focus on the draft, free agency and our future."
Holmgren held the huge task of whether or not to trade former-Flyer Peter Forsberg. The deal so far has been very successful for the Flyers, as they acquired winger Scottie Upshall, defenseman Ryan Parent, and two draft picks from Nashville for Forsberg. Upshall, since joining the team February 17th, has scored four goals and added three assists.
Holmgren also handled his first NHL deadline quite well by strengthening the youth on the team obtaining defensemen Braydon Coburn and Lasse Kukkonen, and goaltender Martin Biron.
The Flyers, that started the season 3-11-1(.200%) until Holmgren took over November 11th, having gone 16-29-10 (.410%). Although this season has been a franchise worst for the organization, the moves Holmgren has made presents a positive looking future for the Flyers.