June 23, 2017 is a date with a lot of memories for Flyers' fans. It was the day they drafted Nolan Patrick after winning the second overall pick in the lottery. The day the franchise was supposed to take a massive step forward. It's also the day the organization traded forward Brayden Schenn in exchange … Continue reading Was Trading Brayden Schenn the Right Move?
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Predicting the 2023-24 Flyers Opening Night Roster
The 2022-23 Philadelphia Flyers' season was expected to be a struggle. They were going to take their foot off the gas for a season to let new head coach John Tortorella instill his system in a young, very raw roster. While the organization has so far stuck to those plans, there are plenty of weaknesses … Continue reading Predicting the 2023-24 Flyers Opening Night Roster
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 11/7
How the Flyers' top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions After 10 Games
We're just 10 games into the 2022-23 Philadelphia Flyers season and things are already a roller coaster. From Carter Hart standing on his head and stealing games they've got no business winning, to a rickety foundation that John Tortorella is crafting is being pushed to its absolute limits already. One thing they certainly haven't been … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions After 10 Games
Worst to First: PHF Jerseys Season 8
Season Eight of the Premier Hockey Federation starts this weekend which means the return of some of the best jerseys in the sport. Some teams are trying new things, while some classic favorites are returning as well, so let's rank all 18 jerseys across the seven teams of the PHF! Worst: Toronto Alternate The Six … Continue reading Worst to First: PHF Jerseys Season 8
What’s With the Mixed Messages From the Flyers’ Front Office?
When you talk about Philadelphia Flyers fans, you're dealing with one of the most hardcore fanbases in sports. They're familiar with previous regimes and ownership groups that were very straight forward with the fans about the state of the team. Now, during the Dave Scott/Chuck Fletcher power trip, there has been lie after lie told … Continue reading What’s With the Mixed Messages From the Flyers’ Front Office?
Flyers Need to Overhaul Their Center Depth
After a season when injuries and lackluster play overtook the Flyers, the decision by general manager Chuck Fletcher to run it back in 2022-23 with an almost identical roster has already bit the team in the behind, especially when it comes to their center depth, or lack thereof. Sean Couturier is back on the shelf … Continue reading Flyers Need to Overhaul Their Center Depth
Top 5: Positive Flyers Takeaways So Far
As the month of October comes to an end, the Flyers currently sit atop the Metro division with a 5-2-1 record and 11 points in eight games. It's a surprise nobody saw coming and despite not playing great hockey like the record suggests, they're somehow keeping their heads above water. So where are the brightest … Continue reading Top 5: Positive Flyers Takeaways So Far
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 10/31
How the Flyers' top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
When is Go Time For the Flyers?
The pseudo-rebuild the Philadelphia Flyers have entered to fix their previous failed Hextall-era rebuild has so far gotten off on the right foot under head coach John Tortorella. But considering the real lack of offensive talent on the roster partnered with a general manager who is rather gun shy and not very good at his … Continue reading When is Go Time For the Flyers?