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Custance: Playoffs impacting summer goalie market

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — In 2011, knowing they wouldn't be able to keep Ilya Bryzgalov, the Phoenix Coyotes prepared a list of replacements. Mike Smith, then with the Tampa Bay Lightning, was at the top. They loved his size, how he battled and his ability to play the puck. Because of their time together in Dallas, Dave Tippett knew he'd be a great fit. That year, Smith struggled with Tampa during the regular season with an .899 save percentage and 2.90 goals-against average but for the Coyotes, that didn't matter.

Chicago Blackhawks May 22, 2013

Bryzgalov causes a stir in Russian interview

philly.com — Was something lost in translation, or is Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov feeling lost in the woods again? Bryzgalov gave a lengthy interview to the Russian sports site Championat, and it was translated on the Deadspin website Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers May 15, 2013

Fixing the Flyers' goaltending

philly.com — The Flyers need to move Ilya Bryzgalov and consider signing a free-agent goalie to go with Steve Mason next season.

Philadelphia Flyers May 9, 2013

Inside the Flyers: Flyers castoff Bobrovsky a finalist for best goalie

philly.com — Two years ago, the Flyers signed Ilya Bryzgalov and figured they had ended their l-o-o-o-o-n-g search for a shutdown goaltender.

Philadelphia Flyers May 8, 2013

Sports in Brief: Russia beats the U.S. behind Bryzgalov, 5-3

philly.com — Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov each scored a goal and had an assist as Russia and Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov beat the United States, 5-3, in Helsinki to preserve Russia's perfect start at the ice hockey world championship.

Philadelphia Flyers May 8, 2013

Jackets' Bobrovsky Not Playing At World Championships

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Bobrobsky has decided to decline his invitation to play for Russia at the World Hockey Championships after learning that he would be backing up Ilya Bryzgalov, the Columbus Dispatch reports.

May 5, 2013

Steve Mason ready to challenge Ilya Bryzgalov in Flyers camp

philly.com — Ilya Bryzgalov, the wannabe cosmonaut who enjoys critiquing journalists in his spare time, cannot be blamed for the Flyers' failure to make the playoffs this season.

Philadelphia Flyers May 2, 2013

Video: It's time to lay off Ilya Bryzgalov

philly.com — The Inquirer's Bob Ford tells CineSport's Noah Coslov that he doesn't agree with how the media handles quoting Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov.

Philadelphia Flyers May 1, 2013

Pens PK vs Isles PP: For Pens, Another Matchup Nightmare Hell

PensBurgh — Remember that Flyers series? Remember that overwhelming sensation of inevitability that grabbed you by the pit of your stomach every time a Penguins skater made an unconscionably stupid play? Watching Ilya Bryzgalov temporarily escape his own playoff demons with a quick skate to his bench, bringing on the extra Flyers attacker that seemed like five? That unshakable pall of dread that rose up out of the darkest part of hockey hell faster than the officials could lift their arm towards the heavens to signal another inescapable, inexcusable, incalculably efficient orange and black power p...

Pittsburgh Penguins May 1, 2013

For 3 Flyers, sophomore slump hurt coach's system

philly.com — Coach Peter Laviolette's attacking system didn't work for the Flyers this season. The fact is, opponents had the better scoring chances, had many more odd-man rushes, and had goalie Ilya Bryzgalov's head on a swivel as he watched teams cycle the puck around him.

Philadelphia Flyers April 29, 2013

Flyers' Bryzgalov doesn't like what he's reading

Courier-Post — As he trotted through the hallway on locker clean-out day, less than 24 hours after the Flyers' season ended, Ilya Bryzgalov didn't intend to stop by for one last chat with the media.

Philadelphia Flyers April 29, 2013

The Flyers' 'Bryz' dilemma

philly.com — General manager Paul Holmgren doesn’t think Ilya Bryzgalov’s quirky personality is a reason to dump him this offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers April 28, 2013

Ilya Bryzgalov finally loses it with the media

Broad Street Hockey — There's no question that the Philadelphia Flyers and the media that cover them have a tenuous relationship. That's partly true in every city with a media corps that does it's job, but more often than not in this town, it blows up to the point where it's a story. (And more often than not, it's the media making themselves the story.) In short, players don't think the day-to-day media here are all that good at their jobs. This has come up time and time again in the last several years. Dan Carcillo talked about it in 2011 during his first interview after signing in Chicago: Yeah. It's rid...

Philadelphia Flyers April 28, 2013

Jakub Voracek, Oliver Lauridsen, Ilya Bryzgalov headed to 2013 IIHF World Championships

Broad Street Hockey — Jakub Voracek, Ilya Bryzgalov and Oliver Lauridsen will also be heading to next week's World Championships in Europe. CSN Philly reports that Voracek will play for the Czech Republic and Lauridsen will play for Denmark in the tournament which begins May 3 in Stockholm and Helsinki, and Sport Express in Russia reports that Bryzgalov will be the No. 1 goalie for their team. His backup? Sergei Bobrovsky. The three were all pretty much no-brainers for their national squads -- Lauridsen's one of just a handful of Danish players in the NHL, Voracek is obviously one of the best Czech player...

Philadelphia Flyers April 28, 2013

Q&A with Ilya Bryzgalov on locker clean-out day

Courier-Post — If I'm asked a question from a couple days ago, the interview's over. Let's find out how good you are, guys.

Philadelphia Flyers April 28, 2013

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  • Pens PK vs Isles PP: For Pens, Another Matchup Nightmare Hell
    Remember that Flyers series? Remember that overwhelming sensation of inevitability that grabbed you by the pit of your stomach every time a Penguins skater made an unconscionably stupid play? Watching Ilya Bryzgalov temporarily escape his own playoff demons with a quick skate to his bench, bringing on the extra Flyers attacker that seemed like five? That unshakable pall of dread that rose up out of the darkest part of hockey hell faster than the officials could lift their arm towards the heavens to signal another inescapable, inexcusable, incalculably efficient orange and black power p...
  • Jakub Voracek, Oliver Lauridsen, Ilya Bryzgalov headed to 2013 IIHF World Championships
    Jakub Voracek, Ilya Bryzgalov and Oliver Lauridsen will also be heading to next week's World Championships in Europe. CSN Philly reports that Voracek will play for the Czech Republic and Lauridsen will play for Denmark in the tournament which begins May 3 in Stockholm and Helsinki, and Sport Express in Russia reports that Bryzgalov will be the No. 1 goalie for their team. His backup? Sergei Bobrovsky. The three were all pretty much no-brainers for their national squads -- Lauridsen's one of just a handful of Danish players in the NHL, Voracek is obviously one of the best Czech player...
  • Ilya Bryzgalov finally loses it with the media
    There's no question that the Philadelphia Flyers and the media that cover them have a tenuous relationship. That's partly true in every city with a media corps that does it's job, but more often than not in this town, it blows up to the point where it's a story. (And more often than not, it's the media making themselves the story.) In short, players don't think the day-to-day media here are all that good at their jobs. This has come up time and time again in the last several years. Dan Carcillo talked about it in 2011 during his first interview after signing in Chicago: Yeah. It's rid...
  • Philadelphia Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov (30), of Russia, and Jakub Voracek (93), of the Czech Republic, embrace after winning their final home NHL hockey game of the season against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 2-1 The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov (30), of Russia, and Jakub Voracek (93), of the Czech Republic, embrace after winning their final home NHL hockey game of the season against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
  • Philadelphia Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, blocks a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Philadelphia The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Flyers' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, blocks a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
  • Zeitgeist: Bryzgalov to Join Tibetan Monastery after Season
    GYANTSE COUNTY, TIBET (AP) _ Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov will join a Tibetan monastery after the season, citing exhaustion and a need for enlightenment after a very difficult year on the ice. Bryzgalov will enter the Ralung Monastery on Sunday, one day after the Flyers' final game of the season against Ottawa. The eccentric goalie has visited the 830 year-old monastery and says it will be the perfect place for him to relax and transcend all of time and space. "It's paradise here," Bryzgalov said after meditating Wednesday with his personal guru. "Here, no one is mad. In P...
  • Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, wears a Boston Strong patch on his uniform during warm-ups before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Philadelphia The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, wears a Boston Strong patch on his uniform during warm-ups before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
  • Fans hold up a Boston Strong sign as Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, skates by during warm-ups before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Philadelphia The Associated Press
    Fans hold up a Boston Strong sign as Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, skates by during warm-ups before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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