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.

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Dec. 13 – Jan. 2)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report!    This 6th edition covers the holiday period that was in the CHL from Monday December 13th – Monday January 2nd. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022    33252348+3011139 On Tuesday night (Dec. 14), the Winnipeg Ice travelled to Saskatchewan as they … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Dec. 13 – Jan. 2)

‘Tis the Season for Flyers Christmas Carols

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Are you sick and tired of hearing the same holiday songs over and over again?  Have these tunes been assaulting your eardrums since the calendar changed to November?  As we enjoy this time of year, why not spread some holiday cheer with some carols that have been re-written with … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Flyers Christmas Carols

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 28 – Dec. 12)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report!    This 5th edition covers the two week period that was in the CHL from Tuesday November 30th – Sunday December 12th. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022    27201939+249633 On Friday night (Dec. 3), the Winnipeg Ice hosted the Saskatoon Blades.  … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 28 – Dec. 12)

An Inconvenient Truth: The Case for Asking Giroux to Waive his NMC

I know this is a difficult subject to address. It is yet another difficulty in an already difficult and frustrating season for fans of the Philadelphia Flyers. Before I start and before you pass judgement, I want to make clear that Claude Giroux is undoubtedly on the Mount Rushmore of Flyers players.  Since he was … Continue reading An Inconvenient Truth: The Case for Asking Giroux to Waive his NMC

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 15 – Nov. 28)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report!    This 4th edition covers the week that was in the CHL from Monday November 14th – Sunday November 28th. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022    23191837+218131   On Thursday (Nov. 19), the Winnipeg Ice travelled to Swift Current to take on … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 15 – Nov. 28)

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 1 – Nov. 14)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report!    This 3rd edition covers the week that was in the CHL from Monday November 1st – Sunday November 14th. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022    18141125+165629 On Thursday (Nov. 4), the Winnipeg Ice hosted the Red Deer Rebels at the … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 1 – Nov. 14)

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Oct. 17 – Oct. 31)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report!    This edition covers the week that was in the CHL from Sunday October 17th – Sunday October 31st. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022    1310717+124129 On Sunday (Oct. 17), the Winnipeg Ice hosted the Swift Current Broncos.  It took 7 … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Oct. 17 – Oct. 31)

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Oct. 1 – Oct. 16)

GAME ON! Welcome to the 2021 inaugural edition of the Flyers CHL Prospect Report! As of writing, it looks like it is all systems go for all three of the leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).  Although there has been a massive surge of COVID-19 cases in parts of Western Canada (Alberta in … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Oct. 1 – Oct. 16)

An Early Look at the 2022 RFA Class.  Is Another Offer Sheet Possibly in the Works Next Offseason?

After an offseason of change, Flyers fans are (for the most part) clamoring for the 2021-2022 hockey season to get underway. Will the Flyers rebound and get back to playoffs after making a myriad of changes this offseason?  We won’t know the answer until the Flyers make some headway into their upcoming season; but there … Continue reading An Early Look at the 2022 RFA Class.  Is Another Offer Sheet Possibly in the Works Next Offseason?