There's so much to be excited about as the Flyers enter the 2021-22 season! A new roster, improved moral, an important season and a competitive division. But there is also some individual highlights that could be attained during the new year as well. The Flyers' record book will have a chance to have some new … Continue reading Flyers Records within Reach this Season
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Cautious Excitement for Oskar Lindblom’s Return to Form
One of the best stories in the NHL over the otherwise dreary last few years has been the tale of Oskar Lindblom battling and defeating cancer. His return to the ice was a heartwarming moment that didn't get the true adulation he deserved thanks to the ongoing pandemic. Even though he played for the Flyers … Continue reading Cautious Excitement for Oskar Lindblom’s Return to Form
The Flyers’ Future is Foerster
After years of looking towards the development pipeline only to be disappointed in the results time and time again, general manager Chuck Fletcher struck some gold during the 2020 entry draft. There are a few new faces he drafted that inspire some confidence for the future, and one of the most exciting is forward Tyson … Continue reading The Flyers’ Future is Foerster
Morgan Frost’s Time to Shine
Well, Morgan Frost has stumbled into the biggest opportunity he has had so far in his career. Kevin Hayes will start the season in the injured list, and the team has very few other options to step into a top six center role, so Frost will likely be called upon to fill the role. One … Continue reading Morgan Frost’s Time to Shine
REVISITED: Predicting the Flyers’ 2021-22 Opening Night Lineup
Revisiting the lineup predictions made before Chuck Fletcher's busy offseason took place
Top 5: Flyers Lines We Want to See This Season
The massive overhaul Chuck Fletcher led the Philadelphia Flyers through has ignited a new interest in the team. One of the best parts of adding so many new names is that the imagination can run wild with new lines. So who are we most excited to see line up together this season? Number 5: Joel … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Lines We Want to See This Season
Character vs Identity, and The Importance of Leadership
There's been a magic feeling in the air surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers after a huge offseason from Chuck Fletcher gave the team and fanbase alike a renewed feeling of hope after major summer shakeups. But why is there a such a good vibe around a team with vastly the same bones? It's the quality of … Continue reading Character vs Identity, and The Importance of Leadership
Who Makes the Bottom Six?
Ah, the Philadelphia Flyers bottom six forward group. Scapegoats for some, a place where talent goes to die for others. Over the course of the last decade, the Flyers haven't exactly flaunted a dangerous bottom six. With players like Jori Lehtera, Chris Vandevelde and Dale Weise among others holding down the fort in the past, … Continue reading Who Makes the Bottom Six?
Possible Flyers Defense Pairs
The largest makeover the Philadelphia Flyers underwent during the busy 2021 offseason came on the blue line as Chuck Fletcher overhauled a very stale, underwhelming unit. He replaced half the bodies from last season with veterans who all held leadership roles on their previous teams. We know Alain Vigneault loves to shake up his lines … Continue reading Possible Flyers Defense Pairs
Fletcher’s Draft Picks Inspire Confidence
The Philadelphia Flyers organization and its fan base has spent much of the last decade focused on prospects. Ron Hextall took the team into its first real rebuild in franchise history and was quickly established as a great drafter. But with his picks now having plenty of time to marinate, there are few names that … Continue reading Fletcher’s Draft Picks Inspire Confidence