Joy isn't typically a word that gets associated with the Flyers very often, and certainly not during the couple seasons. The Flyers played some of their worst hockey in franchise history from March 2021 to the end of the season in May, but at the time, it didn't feel like a possibility. They started the … Continue reading Remember Those Two Shutout Victories Over the Sabres? This is What Happened Since

For whatever reason, the need for a legitimate center has gone unchecked in Philadelphia for years. Signing Kevin Hayes for seven years in 2019 was about the extent of the work Chuck Fletcher has put into seriously addressing the hole. Over the last few seasons, he's attempted to fill it with multiple depth forwards like … Continue reading Flyers in Desperate Need of a Top Center

"The Flyers go as the captain goes" has been a phrase long uttered in Philadelphia. Claude Giroux has single handedly put the team on his back more than a few times during his 15-year stint in orange and black, but as the 2022 NHL trade deadline looms and the Flyers are almost 20 points out … Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers Failed Claude Giroux

After a press conference by Chuck Fletcher and Dave Scott that was the talk of the town, one of the big takeaways from the event was that a rebuild is seemingly off the table. The Flyers are focused on putting a competitive team in the ice as soon as possible, which may or may not … Continue reading What Would be a Reasonable Rebuild Length for the Flyers?

After a less than impressive mid-season press conference where Flyers owner Dave Scott showed his face for the first time since early last summer, there are quite a few things one can takeaway from the must-see event. Today, we're interested in a detail Scott let slip about how he plans on handling the upcoming off … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers’ Options to Put Dave Scott’s “Blank Check” to Good Use

It's been a long decade of uphill battles for hockey in Philadelphia. Coming down from the high that was the Stanley Cup appearance in 2010, to surviving Ron Hextall and his patented process, to coming to the sad realization that all of Fletcher's hard work last summer was just too little too late to save … Continue reading It’s Time for the Philadelphia Flyers to Pick a Direction

The Philadelphia Flyers are at a very important crossroads in their history. Despite a rebuild emerging as the best option for the team to take to re-find success in the long term, there is a palpable feeling of hesitation from the front office to give the green light on what will be a years-long process. … Continue reading Simple Step-by-Step Instructions to Rebuild the Philadelphia Flyers

Kevin Hayes seven years, $50 million ($7.14 aav) The first major move Chuck Fletcher made during his time as Flyers general manager was acquiring the rights to Kevin Hayes from the Winnipeg Jets for a fifth round pick and a few weeks later signed him to a seven-year, $50 million contract. In 2019-20 he seemed … Continue reading Analyzing Chuck Fletcher’s Contracts with the Flyers