Flyers Hope Shake-Up Proves Prelude to Cup Run

They were atop the Eastern Conference, featured a deep, talented group of forwards that filled the nets and had a six-man defense corps that was the envy of most teams in the NHL League. If you looking Free NHL Picks here…

After a 4-2 win at the New York Rangers on Feb. 20, the Flyers had 83 points and a six-point lead in the East. However, they went 8-8-7 the rest of the way, and while they still finished second in the conference, something had changed, and it manifested during the Flyers’ second-round playoff loss to the Boston Bruins.

Rangers sign defenseman Brendan Bell

Free agent defenseman Brendan Bell agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract with the New York Rangers. If you looking Free NHL Picks here…

Bell, 28, has skated in 101 career NHL games with Ottawa, Phoenix and Toronto, registering 7 goals and 28 points, along with 51 penalty minutes.

Aaron Boogaard Faces Charges in Brother’s Death

Minneapolis prosecutors have charged Aaron Boogaard, the brother of former New York Ranger Derek Boogaard with providing the prescription drug that contributed to Derek’s Boogaard’s overdose death in May. If you looking NHL Free Picks here…

A complaint filed Friday says Aaron, 24, gave his brother an Oxycodone pill the day of his death. Authorities said earlier that Derek, 28, died of a mix of alcohol and Oxycodone.

Free Agency Likely to Yield More Second-tier Players

Teams looking for luxury items in the 2011 unrestricted free-agent market won’t find very much to choose from. Those willing to shop at a less expensive store, however, might find some items to their liking. If you looking Free NHL Picks here…………………..

With so many teams signing players to long-term contracts, it’s becoming harder and harder to find impact unrestricted free agents each summer, and this summer looks no different.

Jagr considering NHL return; Pens, Wings in mix

Petr Svoboda, the agent for the 39-year-old forward, told ESPN.com that three teams — the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings and a third, unnamed team — are the potential choices for Jagr.

“Sometimes it takes a few hours (to work out a deal), sometimes it takes a week,” Jagr told ESPN.com. “I’m not sure how long it’s going to take.”

The five-time Art Ross Trophy winner hasn’t played in the NHL  picks since the end of the 2007-08 season, and has spent the last three seasons playing in Russia.