Author: mannybenevides

Avid Flyers fan based just outside the hockey hotbed of Toronto, ON. My fandom began with the "Big E" and the Legion of Doom era. Also love to comment and talk about the rest of the NHL, Junior Hockey (CHL but especially OHL), and International Hockey Tournaments.

Sorry Flyers Fans, But John Tortorella Should Win NHL Coach of the Year

They say honesty is the best policy. It is better to deal with difficult conversations and uncomfortable truths by taking them on head-on rather than using a tactic of ignoring and avoiding confrontation. I have to come right out and say it; even though it will surely be difficult to digest what is sure to … Continue reading Sorry Flyers Fans, But John Tortorella Should Win NHL Coach of the Year

Who Get’s the Call to Join the Hall? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020

This week, the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) selection committee will be meeting to select the 2020 class of inductees into the HHOF.  With safety precautions due to COVID-19 still firmly in place, this year the committee will be meeting virtually over the two days (June 23 and June 24) to present the cases for … Continue reading Who Get’s the Call to Join the Hall? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020

The All-Time Heritage Team: The Black Heritage Team

We all know the powerhouses of international hockey:  Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States.  These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. What if players were able to put on the uniform of their family’s cultural heritage or nationality?  What would some … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Team: The Black Heritage Team

How Will a Flat Salary Cap Affect This Year’s RFA Class?

“A penny saved is a penny earned”. It seems that this age-old saying really applies to the NHL these days.  As a sports starved world desperately looks for leagues to begin play once again, the NHL seems to be at odds with itself (along with fans, players, and owners alike) about their return should look … Continue reading How Will a Flat Salary Cap Affect This Year’s RFA Class?

Are the Flyers Vulnerable to a Nolan Patrick Offer Sheet?

I know.  You have heard this kind of thing before. The summer of 2019 was supposed to be the much anticipated ‘Summer of the Offer Sheet’.  Why not? After all, that offseason had the youngest and most talented crop of restricted free agents (RFA’s) including names like Mitch Marner, Mikko Rantanen, Brayden Point, Sebastian Aho, … Continue reading Are the Flyers Vulnerable to a Nolan Patrick Offer Sheet?

Brotherly Pod Q&A – Carsen Twarynski

Here is the transcript of our interview with Carsen Twarynski from late last week. Enjoy! Listen to the interview on Apple Podcasts here Dan Esche:  Alright everybody welcome to Brotherly Pod! It is Friday April 17th, 2020 and it's a very special episode of Brotherly Pod. We have a Philadelphia Flyers prospect on the line; … Continue reading Brotherly Pod Q&A – Carsen Twarynski

The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Greece

We all know the powerhouses of international hockey:  Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States.  These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. But imagine for a moment the teams that are not hockey powerhouses.  The ones that play without the bright spotlight … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Greece