Author: DanTheFlyeraFan

Writer for Brotherly Puck and National Puck

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Rangers

Established in 1926, the New York Rangers hold the distinction of being one of the NHL's original six teams. Over nine hundred players have dawned the iconic blue sweater since their inception and it's pretty safe to say you can't recall all of them, right? Number 5- Mike Knuble Mike Knuble started his career in … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Rangers

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Detroit Red Wings

Owning the distinction of being part of the NHL's Original Six and having almost 1,000 players dawn the winged wheel in the history of the organization, The Detroit Red Wings have one of the most storied franchise's in the NHL. It's easy to list some of the Red Wings greats, but do you remember these … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Detroit Red Wings

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the most popular franchises in the NHL. They currently sit as the second most valuable franchise in the league, and with that kind of weight, as well as being one of the Original Six teams, the Maple Leafs have and extensive list of players you may not remember … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Montreal Canadiens

Founded in 1909 and part of the Original Six NHL teams, almost 900 people have had the honor of wearing the Habs crest on their sweater. 18 players have had the privilege of having their number retired, but what about some of the players that won't have their number hanging from the ceiling of the … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Montreal Canadiens

Where Will Carter Hart Rank Amongst Flyers Goalies? A Stat by Stat Breakdown

For the first time since the 1990's the Flyers have a legitimate starting goaltender in the soon-to-be-22-year-old Carter Hart. As we all eagerly await Hart to be the unquestioned number one goaltender in Philly, there's a good chance we're all thinking the same thing- just how good can Carter Hart be? The goaltending records in … Continue reading Where Will Carter Hart Rank Amongst Flyers Goalies? A Stat by Stat Breakdown

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Calgary Flames

Arriving in Calgary in 1980 after relocating from Atlanta, the Flames have seen plenty of success, as well as years of abject failure. With three Stanley Cup appearances, winning once, they also have two separate five-year playoff droughts. With that kind of variability, it should be no surprise the Flames have seen their fair share … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Calgary Flames

Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New Jersey Devils

For a vast majority of their existence, the New Jersey Devils have been a competitive hockey club. With three Stanley Cup wins and five total appearances, as with any team on the brink of greatness, it often takes many moves within the organization to find the right group of guys to unlock the winning formula, … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New Jersey Devils

Flyers UFA/RFA Contract Projections

With the 2019-20 regular season officially over and the patient wait for the playoffs begins, looking ahead to the offseason should be the Flyers next priority. The Flyers have three major unrestricted free agents and six restricted free agents that need contracts this summer. Obviously there's no guarantee the Flyers bring any of these players … Continue reading Flyers UFA/RFA Contract Projections

Jack Eichel to the Flyers? The Cost of Acquiring a Superstar

The term "generational superstar" gets thrown around pretty loosely these days. Most of the players who are dropped in the category are usually really good, but not great. An exception to that rule is Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel. It's been a rumor for quite some time that Eichel is unhappy in Buffalo. A post-season … Continue reading Jack Eichel to the Flyers? The Cost of Acquiring a Superstar