Flyers Redraft: 2007

From Vancouver, British Columbia to Columbus, Ohio the Flyers looked like they'd be awarded the first overall pick for the first time ever (I said awarded, we made a trade to select Mel Bridgman 1st overall in 1975). Unfortunately, the Blackhawks won the draft lottery and selected future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane first overall. … Continue reading Flyers Redraft: 2007

Flyers Redraft: 2006

From a hotel in Ottawa, Ontario to Vancouver, British Columbia we come to a very memorable draft for a couple reasons for Flyers fans. This will be talked about very soon. The Pens have continued their trend of picking 1 then 2. Erik Johnson and Jordan Staal were the top two picks, and is probably … Continue reading Flyers Redraft: 2006

Brian Elliott is Possibly the Best Flyer This Season. Why It’s Both a Good and Bad Thing

It's no secret that a good goalie leads to good things for a team. As Flyers fans we have been waiting for a goalie that we can lean on, and it seems we have one right now The thing is that it's not our young, promising Carter Hart, but 35-year-old Brian Elliott. It's also no … Continue reading Brian Elliott is Possibly the Best Flyer This Season. Why It’s Both a Good and Bad Thing

Germans in Hockey and the NHL

So this is a bit of an expansion on a little thing I wrote about Germany and hockey that got me to be writing for Brotherly Puck. I have German heritage, like a lot of it, and kinda proud of the growing presence of Germans in the NHL. The Past The first registered hockey game … Continue reading Germans in Hockey and the NHL

Flyers Redraft: 2005

After the draft in Raleigh, North Carolina we get to a huge draft that totally didn't have a skewed draft lottery. May make an article about it and a better way to do a draft lottery if a season is ever cancelled for one reason or another, but this isn't all about the validity of … Continue reading Flyers Redraft: 2005

Flyers Redrafts: 2004

From Nashville, Tennessee to Raleigh, North Carolina, we go from a legendary draft to draft with a legendary player. While the 2004 draft wasn't as great as the drafts before and after it, this draft has possibly the best 1 and 2 picks with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin. I would like to say that … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2004

Flyers Redrafts: 2003

Here we are, the prized 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Going from Toronto, Ontario all the way to warm Nashville, Tennessee. This draft really needs no introduction. It's considered one of, if not, the best draft in the history of the NHL and Bobby Clarke did okay. He hit on our two most important picks, but … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2003

Flyers Redrafts: 2002

We head up to Toronto for the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. This would be the first of two consecutive years where the Florida Panthers would be awarded the 1st overall pick and then trade it to the team with the 3rd overall pick, leading to the 1st overall pick being a franchise player. First Pick: … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2002

Flyers Redrafts: 2001

We go from Calgary to Sunrise, Florida. Again, we're looking at who the Flyers should've taken instead of who they did. This one was a bit easier than 2000. Although there weren't any superstar names available for us this year, we could've had a really good draft. First Pick: Round 1 Pick 27 (27) Original … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2001

Flyers Redrafts: 2000

Hindsight is always 20/20 isn't it? We've all seen redrafts and thought about who we should've picked instead of that guy we actually picked. Well, the Flyers are no different. We've had our fair share of steals and busts. I want to look back at the drafts since 2000 and see who the Flyers missed … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2000