How the Mighty Fall: Ron Hextall’s Path from Hero to Zero

If you were to ask a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers who the best players in franchise history are, the list would likely include Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Eric Lindros, and one other name: Ron Hextall. An undeniably legendary goaltender for the Orange and Black, Hextall stayed in the hockey business after retiring. He was … Continue reading How the Mighty Fall: Ron Hextall’s Path from Hero to Zero

Martin Jones is the Backup We’ve Been Waiting For

Philadelphia - the place where goaltending goes to die. In their entire 54-year history, the Philadelphia Flyers have had a limited number of star netminders - Bernie Parent, Pelle Lindbergh, and Ron Hextall are the ones that typically come to mind. For as long as many Flyers fans have been watching the team, there has … Continue reading Martin Jones is the Backup We’ve Been Waiting For

Chuck Fletcher’s Got Blood on His Hands

Following the 2019-20 season, most Philadelphia Flyers fans were optimistic. Under the helm of new General Manager Chuck Fletcher and Head Coach Alain Vigneault, the Orange and Black had finally taken the long-awaited step forward back to relevancy. They contended for the division title all season and were on pace to win the division before … Continue reading Chuck Fletcher’s Got Blood on His Hands

8 Game Recap: Don’t Be Fooled, This Team is Bad

When the 2021 NHL season was announced, Philadelphia Flyers fans were incredibly eager for another season to begin. After being one of the better teams in the entire NHL during the 2019-20 season, the Flyers had finally won a playoff round for the first time in 8 years, and were one win away from heading … Continue reading 8 Game Recap: Don’t Be Fooled, This Team is Bad

Predicting the 2020 NHL Award Winners

The end of a typical NHL season is usually hallmarked by 3 events: the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL draft, and the NHL Awards, which recognize the game's top players. However, as we all know, this is not a typical NHL season, as it was interrupted by the global coronavirus pandemic in March. As a … Continue reading Predicting the 2020 NHL Award Winners

Linus Hogberg Signed to Entry-Level Contract

While the 2019-20 NHL season may still be on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher continues to keep himself busy signing players named "Linus" from the SHL. After recently signing winger Linus Sandin, it was announced last Saturday that the team has signed Swedish defenseman Linus Hogberg to an … Continue reading Linus Hogberg Signed to Entry-Level Contract

Linus Sandin Signed to Entry-Level Contract

Flyers sign Swedish star to one year deal

9 Game Review #8: 6 Game Edition (Thanks, Coronavirus)

The rapid spread of the coronavirus has put a halt to life as we know it. Countries have are on lockdown. All non-essential facilities have closed. The highly contagious illness has caused the cancellation or postponements of conferences, concerts, and sports leagues, with the NHL being just one of many leagues to immediately cease their … Continue reading 9 Game Review #8: 6 Game Edition (Thanks, Coronavirus)

9 Game Review #7 – Philly is Flying to the Playoffs

Coming into this stretch of games, the Philadelphia Flyers played pretty well coming out of the bye week and All-Star Break to keep themselves in the thick of the playoff race. However, the past nine games saw the Orange and Black face a true make-or-break set of games, with most of their matches coming against … Continue reading 9 Game Review #7 – Philly is Flying to the Playoffs

9 Game Review #6: Steamrolling into the Second Half

After what was by far their worst stretch of hockey during the 2019-20 season, the Philadelphia Flyers knew that they were at rock bottom. Things could only get better, and they would have to if they wanted to be playing for the Stanley Cup come April. They faced a daunting road with matches against some … Continue reading 9 Game Review #6: Steamrolling into the Second Half