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Pair of flyers off to europe

Claude Giroux and Danny Briere are bound for Germany. The Philadelphia centres have signed with Eisbaren Berlin of Germany's top league for the duration of the NHL lockout, according to agent Pat Brisson, who represents both players.

Claude Giroux and Danny Briere are bound for Germany.

The Philadelphia centres have signed with Eisbaren Berlin of Germany's top league for the duration of the NHL lockout, according to agent Pat Brisson, who represents both players.

Giroux was third in NHL scoring last season with 93 points (28 goals, 65 assists).

Briere had 16 goals and 33 assists.

With Giroux heading to Berlin, four of the five top scorers have headed overseas during the lockout.