Mapping Out the Rebuilding Years Ahead for the Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are revitalizing their rebuilding efforts under new general manager Danny Briere, and that means many more years of lackluster hockey in Philadelphia. Though unlike the Ron Hextall years, the Flyers need to have a plan and an actual itinerary this go-around. Looking ahead and trying to map out the theoretical timeline back … Continue reading Mapping Out the Rebuilding Years Ahead for the Flyers

Top 5: Remaining Questions After the Flyers Offseason

Danny Briere's first offseason at the helm of the Flyers has come and gone, and the overall direction of the Philadelphia Flyers doesn't appear to be any more clear than it was before he went to work. Ideally, he could've jump started a rebuild and streamlined the process with some smart, calculated moves... but that's … Continue reading Top 5: Remaining Questions After the Flyers Offseason

Taking Stock of the Flyers’ Organizational Goaltending

For much of their existence, the Philadelphia Flyers were a powerhouse team that could never find a goaltender to match their caliber of play. Now that the team is among the worst clubs in the NHL, they are overflowing with riches in net. There's talent sprinkled in at every level and, while it's a good … Continue reading Taking Stock of the Flyers’ Organizational Goaltending

Emil Andrae- The Flyers’ Secret Weapon on Defense

When the Philadelphia Flyers stepped up to the virtual podium during the second round of the 2020 draft and snagged undersized yet super smart left-handed defenseman Emil Andrae 54th overall, it seemed like a typical boom-or-bust mid-round pick. Now three years later and 21 years old, the Swedish defense appears ready to make waves for … Continue reading Emil Andrae- The Flyers’ Secret Weapon on Defense

Revisited: How Much Power Does John Tortorella Hold?

Before the 2023 offseason unfolded and the new Philadelphia Flyers' front office was being introduced, the organization made it clear that head coach John Tortorella was part of the "triumvirate of leadership" along with GM Danny Briere and POHO Keith Jones. Tortorella, easily the most outspoken of the three, has never been afraid to interject … Continue reading Revisited: How Much Power Does John Tortorella Hold?

Predicting the 2023-24 Flyers Defense

The Philadelphia Flyers are supposedly aimed to overhaul their defense and start a new competitive era... this coming nine years after the Flyers started a rebuild aimed at overhauling their defense to start a new competitive era. This fledgling front office made a big call as their first move when they dealt Ivan Provorov to … Continue reading Predicting the 2023-24 Flyers Defense