A year ago today I made an announcement that changed the trajectory of my psudo-professional career forever- I came out as a gay man to the online hockey community that I've been apart of for almost a decade. It was a decision that I went back and forth with for a few months. I wasn't … Continue reading Coming Out: One Year Later
Author: DanTheFlyeraFan
End of an Era in Lehigh Valley
Ever since the Phantoms relocated to Lehigh Valley to start the 2014-15 AHL season, there have been a few mainstay players that have been with the team since the beginning. At the end of the 2018-19 season the team parted ways with forwards Chris Connor and Colin McDonald, who were with the team since 2015. … Continue reading End of an Era in Lehigh Valley
I’m Not Angry, I’m Disappointed
Well, this certainly isn't how I expected this season to go. The Flyers have opened the 2021 campaign 3-2-1, but the way they've been playing tells a much darker story than their record shows at face value. The Flyers have already taken two 6-1 losses, and the most recent one against the Bruins just felt … Continue reading I’m Not Angry, I’m Disappointed
I’m a First time NWHL Viewer Who is Hooked and Ready to Learn
If this turns into some hockey confessional well then my name is Daniel, and I'm a first time NWHL viewer who is already hooked on the product. I don't really have an excuse for never watching the NWHL before. Outside of it being not easily accessible on TV and I'm someone who is a novice … Continue reading I’m a First time NWHL Viewer Who is Hooked and Ready to Learn
A Golden Opportunity for Mark Friedman
At the end of the 2019-20 season, it seemed as though the Flyers blue line was about to go through some drastic changes. With Justin Braun and Robert Hagg's contracts set to expire and Shayne Gostisbehere's name on the trade block, it seemed as though recently re-signed 25-year-old defenseman Mark Friedman would get his opportunity … Continue reading A Golden Opportunity for Mark Friedman
A Keith Yandle Trade Isn’t About A Player, It’s About A Mindset
Last week, we broke down the news of the Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers possibly being trade partners in a potential deal featuring Keith Yandle, and came to the conclusion that the trade wouldn't be beneficial as an addition to the Flyers roster. But the scenario has bubbled in my brain all week. The trade … Continue reading A Keith Yandle Trade Isn’t About A Player, It’s About A Mindset
Keith Yandle Rumors Pose Interesting Options For Flyers
Believe it or not, this is not an article from 2012. Rumors broke earlier in the week that the Florida Panthers and veteran defenseman Keith Yandle are headed for a spilt after the organization decided to take their defense corps in a different direction. After adding the likes of Radko Gudas, MacKenzie Weegar, Noah Juulsen, … Continue reading Keith Yandle Rumors Pose Interesting Options For Flyers
Morgan Frost is the Odd Man Out
As the 2021 preseason starts to wrap up the Flyers roster is becoming more clear. There aren't many surprises within the lineup but there is one noticeable player that is missing from the projected top-12 forwards and that's 21-year-old sophomore forward Morgan Frost. Frost, who suited up for 20 Flyers games last season ended the … Continue reading Morgan Frost is the Odd Man Out
In-Division Games Could Prepare the Flyers for the Playoffs
When the Flyers 2019-20 season came to an end with a less-than-stellar playoff series against the New York Islanders it brought a new reality to the team. It was a mix of emotions ranging from excitement of reaching the second round for the first time in eight years to frustration after clearly not giving their … Continue reading In-Division Games Could Prepare the Flyers for the Playoffs
Limit Your Expectations for Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom
It's been a quiet offseason on the Philadelphia Flyers front. That silence was due in part to the fron toffice banking on some of their returning stars to pick up some of the load instead of looking outside the organization for help. Right now, forwards Oskar Lindblom and Nolan Patrick are both expected to return … Continue reading Limit Your Expectations for Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom