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?

Can the Flyers Take Advantage of a Rising Salary Cap?

Let's call a spade a spade- The NHL and its hard salary cap is dumb. Gary Bettman needs all the money possible diverted into his love child the Arizona Coyotes to keep that franchise afloat, and the rest of the league is literally paying for it. After the pandemic forced fans out of arenas, the … Continue reading Can the Flyers Take Advantage of a Rising Salary Cap?

Deal or No Deal- Would You Make This Trade? Vol. 12

We're a few weeks into the 2022-23 NHL season and you can always tell what state franchises are in by the trades the fans are crafting on CapFriendly's Armchair GM tool. Whether it's trying to save a team from a key injury, starting the fire sale early, or making preparations for the offseason, here are … Continue reading Deal or No Deal- Would You Make This Trade? Vol. 12

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 10/24

How the Flyers' top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley

Flyers Accomplishing Early Goals of Development and Accountability

I'm not much of a sports betting guy myself, but the Vegas odds on the Philadelphia Flyers opening the season 3-0 including a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning must've been minuscule. Though somehow this team beat the odds and prevailed, but more surprising is that they did it while sticking to the plan they … Continue reading Flyers Accomplishing Early Goals of Development and Accountability

Worst to First: Reverse Retro Jerseys 2022

Adidas' Reverse Retro line was deployed for the first time in 2020 and for the most part, the release was a success. With Adidas set to step away as the NHL's jersey producer, they are leaving the fans with one last parting gift by once again bringing back the RR line with plenty of new … Continue reading Worst to First: Reverse Retro Jerseys 2022

Top 5: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Players Worth Keeping an Eye on in 2022-23

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have been an underwhelming squad for the last few seasons, with lackluster prospects combined with injuries on the main roster and in their own backyard hampering any potential success. But the 2022-23 campaign could be different. A new waive of youngsters are set to make their full-time jump to the professional … Continue reading Top 5: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Players Worth Keeping an Eye on in 2022-23

So, Uh, Where Does Cam York Fit In?

It doesn't appear that anybody was really expecting 21-year-old defenseman Cam York to start the season so far behind the eight ball. He was projected to start the season on the third pair in the NHL alongside Justin Braun with the goal of overthrowing Travis Sanheim and earning consistent top four minutes as early as … Continue reading So, Uh, Where Does Cam York Fit In?

Top 5: Things That Would Make NHL 23 A Better Game

The EA Sports NHL franchise is a tired, boring, rinse and repeat sports game that becomes more and more of a parody of itself every year. The entire franchise needs a massive makeover, but most fans would just settle for slight progress and new perks every year. So what can EA improve upon for future … Continue reading Top 5: Things That Would Make NHL 23 A Better Game

The Financial Ripple Effects of Re-Signing Travis Sanheim

Just when the future of the Philadelphia Flyers organization feels like it's reached its bleakest, leave it to Chuck Fletcher to go ahead and turn the screws just a little bit more. He did so by re-signing soon-to-be 27-year-old defenseman Travis Sanheim to an eight-year contract extension with a $6.25 million cap hit. It's a … Continue reading The Financial Ripple Effects of Re-Signing Travis Sanheim