Category: Editorial

Who Replaces Chuck Fletcher as Flyers General Manager?

Public Enemy are a successful hip hop group, and it's also a title that can affectionately be given to Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher, who is responsible for icing a team in the midst of yet another 10+ game losing streak, the third such streak in the last two seasons. It has led many … Continue reading Who Replaces Chuck Fletcher as Flyers General Manager?

Was Trading Brayden Schenn the Right Move?

June 23, 2017 is a date with a lot of memories for Flyers' fans. It was the day they drafted Nolan Patrick after winning the second overall pick in the lottery. The day the franchise was supposed to take a massive step forward. It's also the day the organization traded forward Brayden Schenn in exchange … Continue reading Was Trading Brayden Schenn the Right Move?

What’s With the Mixed Messages From the Flyers’ Front Office?

When you talk about Philadelphia Flyers fans, you're dealing with one of the most hardcore fanbases in sports. They're familiar with previous regimes and ownership groups that were very straight forward with the fans about the state of the team. Now, during the Dave Scott/Chuck Fletcher power trip, there has been lie after lie told … Continue reading What’s With the Mixed Messages From the Flyers’ Front Office?

When is Go Time For the Flyers?

The pseudo-rebuild the Philadelphia Flyers have entered to fix their previous failed Hextall-era rebuild has so far gotten off on the right foot under head coach John Tortorella. But considering the real lack of offensive talent on the roster partnered with a general manager who is rather gun shy and not very good at his … Continue reading When is Go Time For the Flyers?

Can the Flyers Take Advantage of a Rising Salary Cap?

Let's call a spade a spade- The NHL and its hard salary cap is dumb. Gary Bettman needs all the money possible diverted into his love child the Arizona Coyotes to keep that franchise afloat, and the rest of the league is literally paying for it. After the pandemic forced fans out of arenas, the … Continue reading Can the Flyers Take Advantage of a Rising Salary Cap?

2023 Flyers Cap Outlook- It Doesn’t Get Better

As we sit here still in shock and disappointment after a real ugly offseason from the Philadelphia Flyers, the few remaining optimists out there continue to say the same thing- "just wait until 2023, things get better!" SPOILER ALERT Things do not get better. The 2023 free agency class is shaping up to be a … Continue reading 2023 Flyers Cap Outlook- It Doesn’t Get Better

Which Young Players Start in Philadelphia vs Lehigh Valley?

Contrary to popular belief, the Philadelphia Flyers actually have quite a few players in the system worth getting excited about. Though not all of the players are quite ready for their jump to the NHL just yet. Between a main roster still crowded with washed up veterans and a few players still preparing their jump … Continue reading Which Young Players Start in Philadelphia vs Lehigh Valley?

The Shea Weber Offer Sheet 10 Years Later

On July 19, 2012 the Philadelphia Flyers sent the richest offer sheet in NHL history to the Nashville Predators 26-year-old defenseman Shea Weber. Clocking in at $110 million over the course of 14 years, it smashed the previous record offer sheet signed by Thomas Vanek for seven years at $50 million in 2007. The Predators … Continue reading The Shea Weber Offer Sheet 10 Years Later