Author: DanTheFlyeraFan

Writer for Brotherly Puck and National Puck

Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies were a short-lived, financial disaster of a hockey team after relocating from Kansas City, which itself had only survived two years. In their six year existence, from 1976 to 1982, the Rockies only made the playoffs once, getting swept by the Philadelphia Flyers in the preliminary round of the 1978 postseason. They … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Colorado Rockies

Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the California Golden Seals

The California Golden Seals, also known as the California Seals, Oakland Seals and the Bay Area Seals were a franchise that joined the NHL in 1967, the same expansion as the Philadelphia Flyers, and stayed in poor financial condition through most of their existence. From weak attendance figures to ownership refusing to pay talent that … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the California Golden Seals

Flyers Need to End the Three Goalie System

When the Flyers kept three goalies on the roster to start the 2023-24 campaign, it seemed like an indication that the passing of the torch from Carter Hart to Sam Ersson was underway. The logical thought process was more of a 50-50 split for Ersson and Hart, with Sandstrom coming in once every few weeks … Continue reading Flyers Need to End the Three Goalie System

What Happens Next If The Flyers Are Actually Good in 2023-24?

Rookie GM Danny Briere spent his post-hiring media tour in the spring using the word "rebuild" liberally, but his actions throughout the draft and free agency didn't exactly paint the picture of a classic NHL rebuild. He traded Ivan Provorov, but the rest of the biggest assets on the team- Scott Laughton, Travis Konecny, Travis … Continue reading What Happens Next If The Flyers Are Actually Good in 2023-24?

Morgan Frost’s Scratching is Justified

The Philadelphia Flyers have started the 2023-24 season on a high note, posting a 3-1 record and playing some of the best hockey they've displayed in years. Though the roster battle that the team voluntarily entered the season with has taken a surprising turn with 24-year-old Morgan Frost ending up as the recent odd man … Continue reading Morgan Frost’s Scratching is Justified

Is The Flyers’ Timeline Going to Work With Their Veteran Core?

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the 2023-24 season with a new front office in place, but a roster that shared far more similarities to last years than originally anticipated. They made some questionable decisions during the 2023 offseason when they decided to keep veterans like Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton on the roster despite the idea … Continue reading Is The Flyers’ Timeline Going to Work With Their Veteran Core?

Top 5: Flyers Rivalries We Want Reignited

There are consequences to really bad hockey. Nobody goes to games, merchandise sales dip, but more importantly, the on-ice product becomes so bad that individual games aren't fun anymore. Dates that used to be circled on the calendar against a hot rival no longer mean much. It's not a rivalry if it's a constant one-sided … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Rivalries We Want Reignited