On Monday during his meeting with the press, head coach John Tortorella delivered an eyebrow-raising quote when talking about rookie defenseman Egor Zamula. "I'm not going to keep putting someone out there because we need to develop him when it may affect the outcome of a W or L." -Tortorella Refusing to play young players … Continue reading Rebuild’s Off. Now What?
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Egor Zamula, the Learning Process and One-Off Prospects
The Philadelphia Flyers' blueline is getting healthier as veterans Marc Staal and Rasmus Ristolainen returned from injury last week. But the downside to their arrival is they've come at the expense of 23-year-old Egor Zamula, who is in his first full season as an NHLer. Zamula has played in 17 games with a goal, four … Continue reading Egor Zamula, the Learning Process and One-Off Prospects
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 11/27
How the Flyers’ top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
Top 5: Flyers Things We’re Thankful For
The Thanksgiving season is upon us! It's is a time to reflect on all the things we're grateful for. When it comes to the Philadelphia Flyers, things are few and far between when it comes to being thankful these days, but there are still a few glimmers of positivity during the darkest stretch of franchise … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Things We’re Thankful For
Are Michkov and Gauthier Enough?
Cutter Gauthier and Matvei Michkov. The Philadelphia Flyers' first round picks in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The two players will be tasked with leading the future of hockey in Philadelphia, putting the entire weight of the franchise on their back upon their arrivals in the coming years. Since the Flyers are blowing their draft positioning … Continue reading Are Michkov and Gauthier Enough?
Winning During a Rebuild and What Comes Next
It's been a long decade for the Flyers. Especially the last three seasons, that have been consecutive showings of the worst stretch in franchise history. After the Flyers took a loss to the winless San Jose Sharks on November 7, they have won five straight since, their first streak of that length since the 2019-20 … Continue reading Winning During a Rebuild and What Comes Next
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 11/20
How the Flyers’ top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars joined the NHL in 1967, the same season as the Philadelphia Flyers but took very different paths as franchises. The North Stars were plagued by financial troubles as well as poor on-ice results. Most memorably, the North Stars were the team that ended the Philadelphia Flyers' historic 35-game unbeaten streak on … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Minnesota North Stars
Trading Carter Hart is Still A Bad Idea
The Philadelphia Flyers have no shortage of things piling up on their to-do list, and none many be more important than the fate of their starting goaltender Carter Hart. Hart, who just turned 25 in August, is in his sixth professional season and is off to a decent start even though it was disrupted by … Continue reading Trading Carter Hart is Still A Bad Idea
Way Too Early Flyers Trade Deadline Predictions- Who Stays and Who Goes
For the "rebuilding" Philadelphia Flyers, the next big event on the calendar is the trade deadline which falls on Friday, March 8. While that is still a few months away, it's never too early to predict what avenue Danny Briere will take during his first deadline at the helm. Whether it's dealing some upcoming unrestricted … Continue reading Way Too Early Flyers Trade Deadline Predictions- Who Stays and Who Goes