How Much Power Does John Tortorella Hold?

As the shakeup of the Philadelphia Flyers front office continues, the two pillars already in place are interim GM Danny Briere and head coach John Tortorella. The two have displayed a unified front since Briere took over and have mirrored their messaging about the road ahead for the Flyers and what we can expect from … Continue reading How Much Power Does John Tortorella Hold?

The Importance of Danny Briere Executing His Offseason Plan

Now that Chuck Fletcher's been removed from the Flyers' front office and former fan favorite Danny Briere has been named interim GM, it has blossomed hope anew that the organization may finally be on a different path. Though the momentary feeling of relief the change has brought is about to be pushed to the limits … Continue reading The Importance of Danny Briere Executing His Offseason Plan

Predicting The Flyers’ 2023-24 Defense

The winds of change are getting ready to blow for the Philadelphia Flyers as the post-Chuck Fletcher era takes off with the 2023 offseason. One area of the team that could look very different next season is the defense, something the team has been trying and failing to build since Ron Hextall's arrival in 2014. … Continue reading Predicting The Flyers’ 2023-24 Defense

What to Expect From Sean Couturier’s Return

Anybody remember Sean Couturier? He was the Flyers’ top center for a few years after being drafted in the first round of the 2011 draft and even won a Selke trophy in 2020 for his strong two-way play. It’s easy to forget though considering we haven’t seen him in quite a while. His last game … Continue reading What to Expect From Sean Couturier’s Return

Autopsy of Chuck Fletcher’s Time as Flyers General Manager

Chuck Fletcher's reign of terror over the Philadelphia Flyers lasted 1,558 days and it's safe to say a whole lotta nothing got done during that time. He was hired on December 3, 2018, just weeks after the Flyers fired former general manager Ron Hextall. Upon his arrival midway through the season, he did some basic … Continue reading Autopsy of Chuck Fletcher’s Time as Flyers General Manager

Flyers’ Restricted Free Agent Contract Predictions

The potential route the Philadelphia Flyers take during the 2023 offseason has led to dreams of grandeur while simultaneously expectations of failure. But before the front office explores exterior fixes to a jacked up roster, they first have to clean up their in-house commitments in the form of restricted free agents. There may not be … Continue reading Flyers’ Restricted Free Agent Contract Predictions

Flyers Roster in 2023-24 When They Don’t Make Any Additions

Chuck Fletcher and the Philadelphia Flyers were stopped in their tracks during the 2022 offseason when it came to adding significant talent because they couldn't clear enough cap space to even begin to entertain the high-priced free agents. We've began theorizing some potential moves the Flyers could make during the 2023 offseason, such as getting … Continue reading Flyers Roster in 2023-24 When They Don’t Make Any Additions

Early Prediction: Keep or Trade the Flyers’ 2023 First Round Pick

Ah, the NHL draft lottery, one of the most overthought, sketchy systems in sports today theoretically designed to deter teams from tanking. Whether or not it achieves its goal is up for debate, but it opens the door for teams higher in the standings to get their chance at a top draft pick. Thanks to … Continue reading Early Prediction: Keep or Trade the Flyers’ 2023 First Round Pick

Fletcher…Fear or Foresight?

In all of our occupations we have to make decisions. Some of these are hard and others are easy. A GM of a hockey team is no different. For all of us, with every decision made, we make that choice based off of either fear or foresight. So the question becomes, how does Chuck make … Continue reading Fletcher…Fear or Foresight?

Chuck Fletcher Moves That Have Aged Best and Worst

There are two types of general managers in the NHL, the ones that aren't afraid to do what's best for business at all costs, and the ones who are terrified to make the hard calls, opting instead to take the path of least resistance. Chuck Fletcher is the latter. For the most part, a vast … Continue reading Chuck Fletcher Moves That Have Aged Best and Worst