As the 2020 NHL buyout window opens, one of the biggest names to potentially highlight the soon-to-be team-less player list is 38-year-old New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. He's in the last year of a seven-year, $59.5 million, which breaks down to $8.5 million per season. With his play declining and the emergence of 24-year-old … Continue reading A King and His Prince: Why Lundqvist Should Backup Carter Hart Next Season
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The Next Salary Cap Hell
On Wednesday, July 1, Elliotte Friedman broke some details about the modified CBA pertaining to the salary cap, and it paints a dull outlook for the next few years. "Some stuff to look forward to in modified CBA: Flat salary cap (unless changed, numbers were $81.5M next two years, $82.5M in 2022-23); cap on escrow … Continue reading The Next Salary Cap Hell
Morgan Frost’s Future Depends on the Fate of Nolan Patrick
When the 2019-20 season started, there was supposed to be a logjam at center. Nolan Patrick was supposed to come in and take the third line center role to continue to build on a solid finish to the previous season, and Morgan Frost was supposed to make the jump to the NHL after much fan … Continue reading Morgan Frost’s Future Depends on the Fate of Nolan Patrick
The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever
A Black Ace. A term used to describe NHL players added during the post-season roster expansion. Typically consisting of an organization's top AHL players, they can sometimes be the top prospects whose junior or collage career has come to an end. Typically speaking, rarely do any of these callups ever find their way into the … Continue reading The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever
Jack Eichel to the Flyers? The Cost of Acquiring a Superstar
The term "generational superstar" gets thrown around pretty loosely these days. Most of the players who are dropped in the category are usually really good, but not great. An exception to that rule is Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel. It's been a rumor for quite some time that Eichel is unhappy in Buffalo. A post-season … Continue reading Jack Eichel to the Flyers? The Cost of Acquiring a Superstar
Pros and Cons of Trading Shayne Gostisbehere
Shayne Gostisbehere was once a prized defense prospect that had the world at his finger tips. After exploding onto the scene in 2015, scoring 17 goals during his rookie season, the once gifted offensive dynamo has seen his career come to a screeching halt during the 2019-20 season. There have been rumors of a possible … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Trading Shayne Gostisbehere
The Fan Experience of the Wells Fargo Center Upgrades
We've all seen the photos and articles on the new upgrades to the Wells Fargo Center, but seeing everything in person is a whole different story.
What Happens if Ivan Provorov isn’t Signed?
What will the Flyers defense look like if Ivan Provorov holds out?
Why Samuel Morin Should Make the Opening Night Roster
Samuel Morin will be gunning for a roster spot this season, and this is the reason why he deserves one
Keys to a Fast Start in 2019-20
What do the Flyers have to do at avoid another slow start?