Author: DanTheFlyeraFan

Writer for Brotherly Puck and National Puck

Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Winnipeg Jets

The original Winnipeg Jets that joined the NHL in 1979 and lasted until 1996, and the new Winnipeg Jets that returned in 2011 are technically not the same franchise. The original became the Arizona Coyotes while the new team originates from the Atlanta Thrashers, but considering the Flyers have only made two minor deals with … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Winnipeg Jets

Making the Pitch for the Flyers to Play the Kids on Opening Night

After a very tense couple days with the final roster cut lingering over the Philadelphia Flyers, the opening night roster was finally announced on Monday. The team will run with 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goaltenders in the interim, as Rasmus Ristolainen will start the season on IR. That means all four of Egor … Continue reading Making the Pitch for the Flyers to Play the Kids on Opening Night

An Attempt to Explain the Point of the Flyers Carrying Three Goalies

The Philadelphia Flyers opening night lineup is out and features a very interesting development- they opted to carry three goaltenders to start the season. Carter Hart, Felix Sandstrom and Sam Ersson all made the team for opening night. It's a bit of a surprising development, and there are some interesting theories as to why they … Continue reading An Attempt to Explain the Point of the Flyers Carrying Three Goalies

Predicting Games Played Totals for Flyers’ Rookies

The new regime in the Philadelphia Flyers front office hasn't been afraid to use the word "rebuild" during their tour to rehab the image of the organization. But now that the 2023-24 season is finally here, it's time for the new leaders to put their money where their mouth is. The biggest problem is the … Continue reading Predicting Games Played Totals for Flyers’ Rookies

31 Players Still Missing From the NHL 24 Alumni Rosters

The EA Sports’ NHL Alumni Teams have always felt like a work in progress, and for the first time since the series added an alumni roster section a handful of years ago, there were actually quite a few notable additions to the game for NHL 24. Dominik Hasek, Patrik Elias, Phil Esposito and Roberto Luongo … Continue reading 31 Players Still Missing From the NHL 24 Alumni Rosters

The Flyers and Their Irrelevancy in Philadelphia Sports Today

It's been a very fun and successful few years in the Philly sports scene... well at least for most of the teams. While everyone else is on the hunt for a championship and prosperity, the Flyers are like your boomer uncle who loves their flip phone from 2002- painfully behind the times. They're currently mired … Continue reading The Flyers and Their Irrelevancy in Philadelphia Sports Today

Will The Flyers’ Special Teams Improve This Season?

In case you haven't been paying attention, the Philadelphia Flyers haven't been very good lately. It's been three consecutive seasons of the worst hockey the team has ever produced and there are many contributing factors to the struggles on the ice. Yet one of the major problems facing the Flyers has been their atrocious special … Continue reading Will The Flyers’ Special Teams Improve This Season?

Deal or No Deal: Would You Make This Trade? Vol. 20

Typically speaking, late September or early October is a down time for trades across the NHL. Most teams made their deals during the summer and are focused on playing with their new toys for the upcoming season. But that doesn't stop hockey fans from crafting scenarios for their favorite team to get an early jump … Continue reading Deal or No Deal: Would You Make This Trade? Vol. 20