Flyers sign Fedotenko from Rangers, Gervais from Lightning

CBSSports.com wire reports
  •  

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday signed a pair of free agents, forward Ruslan Fedotenko and defenseman Bruno Gervais.

Fedotenko, a veteran who will enter his 12th season in the NHL, won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004 and the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. This is his second stint with Flyers, having played in Philadelphia from 2000-02. Last season, he helped the New York Rangers advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

"Ruslan is a good two-way forward that can play either wing," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren, who added that he has tried to land Fedotenko a couple times in the past few years. "[He] will bring experience and depth to our forward group."

Gervais had six goals and 13 points in 50 games for Tampa Bay last season, and spent his first six seasons with the New York Islanders.

"The main thing for me is, I want to win," Gervais said. "[Philadelphia is] such a great sports town. I love the town, and I love where the organization is headed. I just want to help any way I can."

Copyright 2013 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and The Associated Press is strictly prohibited.
  •  
You May Also Like
 

Biggest Stories

CBSSports Facebook Twitter
COMMENTS
Conversation powered by Livefyre
 

Latest

Most Popular

CBSSports.com Shop

Reebok Pittsburgh Penguins 2013 Atlantic Division Champions Locker Room Flex Hat - Black

NHL Playoffs Gear
Get yours today Shop Now

NHL Stanley Cup

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs