Antero Niittymaki News

Fearful symmetry? Flyers free agent goalie Antero Niittymaki is reportedly about to sign with Atlant Mytishchi of the K.H.L. , where he will replace Ray Emery, who last month signed with the Flyers.

To make the Flyers ' goaltending change full circle - after they cleaned house of netminders Marty Biron, Antero Niittymaki and goaltending coach Reggie Lemelin - the Flyers announced yesterday that Jeff Reese will be Lemelin's replacement.

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed goaltender Antero Niittymaki on Friday. The Finland native posted a 15-8-6 record with a .912 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average for Philadelphia last season.

Oh how ironic. Antero Niittymaki signed preliminary contract with Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Kotinental Hockey League , the team that new Flyers netminder Ray Emery played on last season... by Tom Dougherty 2 100 reads Oh how ironic.

The Flyers' pursuit of Mike Knuble is going down to the wire. At noon today, Knuble, who turns 37 on Saturday, can become an unrestricted free agent, but general manager Paul Holmgren said last night that he and the right winger's agent were "chipping away" in an attempt to sign a contract.

Now that they have the big Chris Pronger trade out of the way and know exactly where they stand with the new NHL salary cap, the Flyers have turned their attention to the unrestricted free-agent signing period, which starts Wednesday.

Will the Flyers use the 21st overall pick in tomorrow's NHL draft to select a player who, down the road, will give their defense a boost? Or will they send that pick, along with some players on their current roster, for the rights to a proven defenseman such as Jay Bouwmeester, a potential free agent from Florida? Welcome to the intriguing two-day ...

The Red Wings have yet to state that they truly believe that Jimmy Howard is ready for prime time, and after Ty Conklin delivered a 25-win performance, I for one wonder whether the Wings would prefer to bring Conklin back.

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren met with the media this afternoon to touch on a number of topics.

I know I'm still catching up with things after being out of town, and this is old news here, but THE FLYERS SIGNED RAY EMERY?? That is apparently the case.

This offseason has been very confusing for the Philadelphia Flyers. They signed a troubled goaltender in Ray Emery, who was exiled from the NHL last year, to a one-year contract.

Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie says he's "one step closer" to bringing the Phoenix Coyotes to southern Ontario.

Apparently, the Flyers like Russia. According to Tim Pannacio, the Flyers have contacted goalie Robert Esche's agent about backing up Ray Emery this upcoming fall... by Tom 43 reads Opinion Apparently, the Flyers like Russia.

Lord Stanley's Cup gets awarded Friday night.Once again, the Flyers will be watching on television, just like the rest of us... by Jim Mc 5 reads Opinion June 11, 2009 Lord Stanley's Cup gets awarded Friday night.

The Dallas Stars fired coach Dave Tippett on Wednesday night, the first major move by the team under new general manager Joe Nieuwendyk.

Though all signs point to the Flyers signing controversial goalie Ray Emery, general manager Paul Holmgren yesterday said both sides are still negotiating.

THE FIRST TIME I covered a Flyers playoff game, I was backing up Les Bowen, or more to the point, I was like the fourth wheel in a five-spoke set.

Paul Holmgren has earned a reputation for giving players who have done some serious slipping up a second chance.

If all of the indications are correct, the Flyers will be adding Ray Emery to their organization in the very near future... Ray Emery is a Worthwhile Risk for the Philadelphia Flyers by Kevin Lagowski 45 reads Opinion If all of the indications are correct, the Flyers will be adding Ray Emery to their organization in the very near future.

According to Tim Panaccio, the Philadelphia Flyers will sign Ray Emery to be their starting goaltender once July 1 rolls around.