As the first round of the NHL Playoffs is being resolved, Flyers fans watching as neutrals could be forgiven for not recognizing the sport being played. After all, the back-and-forth action on display in series like Carolina vs. Boston or Dallas vs. Calgary is far beyond anything they saw from their home team this season. The Flyers of 2021-2022 were …
As the Flyers continue to flounder, the story of the season shifts to the imminent departure of Claude Giroux. Giroux, the team’s captain and second all-time leading scorer, is out of contract and will almost certainly be traded to a contending team in need of depth in the top six forward spots and on the powerplay. As his time in …
When Gritty was unveiled in September of 2018, it’s safe to say that most Flyers fans and the general public were a tad confused. When it was announced that the Flyers were finally getting a mascot after many years, I expected it to be a type of bird or some type of mammal not….Gritty. At first, I thought Gritty was …
It is far from an understatement that Claude Giroux is the most under-appreciated Philadelphia athlete of this era. This could certainly be attributed to the lack of success of the Flyers, being greatly overshadowed by the triumphs of the other 3 teams that share the South Philly Sports Complex. Giroux’s contributions to the team, from the stat sheet to the …
Opening Night of the 2021 NHL season is upon us, and the Flyers will battle the Penguins in the league’s first contest. Teams have had plenty of time to adapt to the current circumstances, including strict health protocols, limited or no fans, and making sacrifices to keep players and staff healthy. This season will be unconventional, and the Flyers will …
With the start of the 2021 NHL season merely 2 short weeks away, there’s no doubt that there’s an exciting buzz surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers and their fan base. And rightfully so. Last season, as the multiple draft picks selected during the Ron Hextall regime were getting their feet wet in the NHL, we got to see the first glimpse …
Less than 2 years after his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings on December 18th, 2018, goaltender Carter Hart is the best player on the Philadelphia Flyers roster. The 22-year-old goaltender from Sherwood Park, Alberta solidified himself as the future of the team after posting a .926 SV% and 2.23 GAA in 14 games during the 2020 NHL playoffs. …
CAUTION: Big time Rant by a Philadelphia Flyers Fan ahead. Proceed with the article at your own risk! I think I’ve held my tongue long enough, and quite frankly this has been a long time coming. Luckily, thanks to PHLSportsNation and FlyersNation, I am one of the very few Flyers fans who have a platform in which I can express …
Through an up-and-down postseason, a look at the good, bad, and downright ugly parts of the Flyers' postseason run.
Combining the greatest Flyers players to create the ultimate Flyer.
