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Flyers report progress in Bryzgalov talks

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren isn't a psychic, but he likes the way negotiations have gone thus far with Russian goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov.

GM Paul Holmgren is optimistic that the Flyers will be able to sign goalie Ilya Bryzgalov this week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
GM Paul Holmgren is optimistic that the Flyers will be able to sign goalie Ilya Bryzgalov this week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Read more
    by By Tim Rohan, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
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Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren isn't a psychic, but he likes the way negotiations have gone thus far with Russian goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov.

On a conference call on Monday afternoon, Holmgran said he would like to have a deal done with Bryzgalov by the start of the NHL entry draft that is set to start Friday. But, he added, that wasn't a completely neccessary goal.

Talks between the sides will continue Tuesday, Holmgren said. As for the growing league-wide opinion that the Flyers will have to trade veterans to get under the salary cap, Holmgren was resistent.

"No fire sale going on here," he said.