Projecting Provorov (Part 2): How Should the Provorov Contract be Handled?

With August now officially upon us, the 2019-2020 season comes closer.  With the opening of training camps in early September, many fans will be keeping a close eye on whether or not the massive RFA class will be reporting to camp on time or will continue to be in contract limbo as the season approaches.  … Continue reading Projecting Provorov (Part 2): How Should the Provorov Contract be Handled?

Projecting Provorov (Part 1): Why The Flyers Defenceman Will Regain his Form in 2019-2020

Russian history is full of notable people who are remembered as being either valiant heroes of their time or notorious villains.  For the most part these figures are portrayed as cut and dry.  Either they were good or they were bad.  In many cases, the way that history remembers these important figures is in their … Continue reading Projecting Provorov (Part 1): Why The Flyers Defenceman Will Regain his Form in 2019-2020

Which Metropolitan Division Teams are Ranked as the Philadelphia Flyers Greatest Rivals?

They say that insanity is repeating the same action or behavior and expecting a different result.             For many, being a fan of a team can be a little maddening or insane at times.  Much like all relationships really.  All relationships have highs and lows, ups and downs, and can be both incredibly satisfying and … Continue reading Which Metropolitan Division Teams are Ranked as the Philadelphia Flyers Greatest Rivals?

Building Philadelphia Back into a Destination City

The Flyers are already a better team two days into free agency. Kevin Hayes has filled the hole at 2nd line center. Andrew MacDonald, Dale Weise, Jori Lehterä, and Phil Varone are gone, resulting in addition by subtraction. Radko Gudas was traded for Matt Niskanen. Justin Braun was acquired for draft picks. The Flyers defense … Continue reading Building Philadelphia Back into a Destination City

Why the Flyers are not Philly’s #1 Team

The Philadelphia Flyers will once again not compete for the Stanley Cup, and since 2012 they have missed the playoffs 4 times (2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019) and have made it 4 times (2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018). It just seems that there is no hype around this team anymore from the fanbase, and there … Continue reading Why the Flyers are not Philly’s #1 Team

Is Ryan Hartman Just a Bottom 6 Winger?

Ryan Hartman is returning to the team that drafted him on Thursday.  Hartman was drafted 30th overall to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. During his three-year stint as a Hawk, Hartman won a Stanley Cup with them in 2015.  Hartman has always been someone who can utilize his play making ability while also being a … Continue reading Is Ryan Hartman Just a Bottom 6 Winger?