When the Flyers replaced maligned former GM Chuck Fletcher with franchise legend Danny Briere, Philadelphia’s hockey faithful collectively sighed in relief. Fletcher had come to represent everything wrong with the organization, constantly searching for the one big acquisition that would send the team over the top while postponing a rebuild. Turns out, Kevin Hayes and Rasmus Ristolainen are not franchise …
It is safe to say that the Flyers still have yet to find their groove quite yet. Sure, part of that can be attributed to this unconventional season and the unrelenting East division. In fact, looking back at last season, it was around this time that the Flyers were playing their best hockey. The team went into the COVID-19 shutdown, …
Whether you were a fan of Ron Hextall as the Philadelphia Flyers General Manager or not, one thing is for sure, we can all agree that his drafting of high-end talent was as good or better than anyone else in Flyers history. When we look at the current Philadelphia Flyers roster, we immediately see the stamp Ron Hextall put on …
Despite an 8-3-2 start that looks good on paper, the Flyers' season has been one with lots of ups and downs.
Look, negativity has been at the forefront of the past year given the state of the country. It is more important than ever to look on the bright side to find enjoyment. The sports world has been altered to an extreme degree, and the NHL season returning has been such a joy to fans around the world. Covid-19 complications have …
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 …
After a disastrous 2006/07 where the team went 22-48-12, the Philadelphia Flyers landed the 2nd overall pick in the 2007 NHL draft, where they selected James van Riemsdyk from the U.S. National U-18 team. Since being drafted, James has played 11 seasons and 741 games in the NHL and scored 481 points (247 G, 234 A) for both the Flyers …
With a stagnant salary cap, the Flyers will likely be looking to fill their holes with some homegrown talent.
The youth brigade has commenced in Philly. All the elbow grease provided by Ron Hextall and his front office moves in his previous tenure as the Flyers general manager has finally come into fruition while current GM Chuck Fletcher watches from the press box. Although the fruits of his labor haven’t translated into a brag-worthy winning streak or even a …
Joel Farabee is a 19-year-old forward for the Philadelphia Flyers. As fans saw on the NHL presentation of Behind the Glass which followed the Flyers throughout training camp Joel was one of the last cuts made before the season began. Farabee had a good training camp but was having trouble ultimately finding the back of the net. So for the …
