Oxford Languages informally defines a "turkey" as "something that is extremely or completely unsuccessful." While this definition is typically reserved for plays, movies, and other more traditional forms of entertainment, the "extremely or completely unsuccessful" sounds a bit too familiar to Flyers fans as we simultaneously laugh and cry about some of our misfortunes. Here's … Continue reading Turkey Time! A Look at Some of the Biggest Turkeys and Overall Duds in Flyers History

The recent cold streak plaguing the Flyers has me feeling like an anti-Michael Corleone from The Godfather Part III. To paraphrase and tweak an otherwise famous quote, "Just when they pull me in, they push me back out!" Speaking of disappointing follow-ups, let's talk about this Flyers offense. Not counting an empty-net goal against the … Continue reading A Frustrating, Futile, and Very “Flyers” Offensive Stretch

The time has come for of one of the most polarizing season debuts the Flyers have had in recent memory. Considering the number of stopgaps, reclamation projects, and general “hopes and dreams” type situations the Flyers have put themselves in over the past decade, this should feel like another day at work for the Flyers … Continue reading Enter: The Risto

Let me start this article by pouring one out for Jake Voracek, going back to the now-rebuilding chasm that is the Columbus Blue Jackets. Deuces. We were told there would be action this offseason. Whether we like it or not, Fletcher has absolutely delivered in that regard. This offseason will be remembered across the league … Continue reading Would You Rather: Assessing the Risto/Jones Deals

'Twas the night before the deadline, and all across the land,The fans were in agony as Chuck sat on his hands.We witnessed another loss to the freakin' Buffalo Sabres,The Flyers in the third, played like a pile of wet paper.The team is a mess, the defense in shambles!Largely because Chuck made too many gambles.There's Gus … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before the Deadline

It's time to figure out just how deep the Flyers' forward corps is. Losing a top forward, let alone Selke Winner Sean (1C)outurier causes a number of problems. Aside from the glaring hole at 1C, the loss of Coots' offensive production, defensive prowess, and special teams roles creates a ripple effect beyond the first forward … Continue reading Frost Advisory in Effect

Well, this team's offense has certainly looked better. The Flyers' postseason so far could be described as anything between "exciting" and "so irritating I'm about to spear this hockey stick through my TV screen." The Flyers' offense, and specifically the power play, serves as the catalyst for much of the aforementioned rage. A lack of … Continue reading Does a Morgan Frost Appearance Shake Up the Offense?

Evidently, Chris Stewart doesn't even have to be on the ice in order to maintain his agitator role. Stewart's short tenure with the Flyers has been a subject of controversy since its inception. When news of the Flyers bringing in Stewart on a professional tryout first dropped, reception among Flyers fans ranged from sheer panic … Continue reading Like It or Not, Chris Stewart Is a Flyer

We all thought we were done with Dave Hakstol's player usage plaguing this team, didn't we? New information put out by Bob McKenzie of TSN suggests that a major holdup in Travis Konecny's contract negotiations is due to a relative lack of average time on ice (TOI) compared to other marquee players on the roster. … Continue reading Why Time on Ice is a Terrible Negotiating Piece for the Flyers