The 2019-20 Philadelphia Flyers season is going to be a proving ground for many players. There are quite a few "what if" players that are looking to bounce back or make a positive first impression with their new club. So which Flyers have the most to prove in the 2019-2020 season? Number 5- Samuel Morin … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Who Have the Most to Prove in 2019-20
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The Good and Bad of the Phantoms (so Far)
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms season is underway and they have all kinds of eyes on them given the level of talent on the roster. They have the "Legion of Soon" Morgan Frost, Joel Farabee, and Isaac Ratcliffe, plus defenseman Phil Myers. Through the team's first three games they are 1-1-1. So who sticks out in … Continue reading The Good and Bad of the Phantoms (so Far)
Top 5: Gritty Moments (So Far)
It has been one year since Gritty was unleashed on the world and he has taken the Flyers fans, NHL, and the entire internet by storm. The fun-loving, yet terrifying mascot has had quite the year, From Twitter feuds to silly string, Gritty has done it all. These are the Top 5 Gritty Moments! Number … Continue reading Top 5: Gritty Moments (So Far)
One Year of Gritty: How Gritty Took the World by Storm
It's been one year since the Philadelphia Flyers debuted their mascot Gritty, and what a year it's been. He's been on late night TV shows, descended from the roof of multiple sports venues, and has become a social media sensation. There's something special about Gritty. He (it?) debuted on September 24, 2018 and immediately horrified … Continue reading One Year of Gritty: How Gritty Took the World by Storm
How Will the Flyers Defense Pan Out?
Now that a crisis has been averted and Ivan Provorov is under contract for six more years, the Flyers can now focus on the real problem on the blueline, who makes the team? The Flyers roster currently has eight defenseman on the main roster- Ivan Provorov, Shayne Gostisbehere, Matt Niskanen, Justin Braun, Robert Hagg, Phil … Continue reading How Will the Flyers Defense Pan Out?
Flyers Forward Point Projection
In theory, one of the brightest upsides for the 2018-19 Philadelphia Flyers was the depth at forward. Returning winger James Van Riemsdyk was supposed to ignite the offense while Couturier's was supposed to expand on his breakout season from the year previous. While everyone finished with decent numbers, how they got there wasn't pretty. Nolan … Continue reading Flyers Forward Point Projection
Konecny Holdout Makes Future Blurry
Training camp for the Philadelphia Flyers is well underway, but there is still one name missing: Travis Konecny. Head Coach Alain Vigneault and GM Chuck Fletcher both have expressed their disappointment at Konecny's absence. Rookie Joel Farabee has taken Konecny's spot on the top line with Giroux and Couturier in his absence, and by all … Continue reading Konecny Holdout Makes Future Blurry
Nolan Patrick’s Injury Sets Up Familiar Story
There are many storylines heading into the Philadelphia Flyers 2019-20 season. The contract status of Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny, how will the trio of Morgan Frost, Joel Farabee, and Isaac Ratcliffe look? One story nobody expected was the surprise announcement of a mysterious "upper body injury" and week-to-week status of Nolan Patrick. Patrick, the … Continue reading Nolan Patrick’s Injury Sets Up Familiar Story
Another Rough October Schedule Ahead for the Flyers
October has historically not been kind to the Philadelphia Flyers. Over the last six seasons since the lockout the team has gone 26-32-6, never breaking the .500 mark in that stretch. That bad juju continues heading into the 2019-20 season, though it's turned up ten fold this year. The Flyers will play a preseason game … Continue reading Another Rough October Schedule Ahead for the Flyers
What Happens if Ivan Provorov isn’t Signed?
What will the Flyers defense look like if Ivan Provorov holds out?