The Danny Briere-led Philadelphia Flyers made a baffling choice during the 2024 offseason when they decided to do essentially nothing. Even with the arrival of Matvei Michkov, no changes were made other than buying out Cam Atkinson and not re-signing Marc Staal. The entire crew that barely missed the playoffs in 2023-24 returned for 2024-25, … Continue reading Are the Flyers in a Super Secret Tank?
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Using Comparables to Predicting Cam York’s Next Contract
The 2024-25 season may have just started, but the to-do list for the 2025 offseason already features a pretty daunting task on the horizon, and that's a contract extension for their top defenseman Cam York. York, who will turn 24 years old in early January, signed a two-year bridge deal in 2023 that is set … Continue reading Using Comparables to Predicting Cam York’s Next Contract
Travis Konecny vs Matvei Michkov: The Battle for the 1RW Spot
The Flyers did the inevitable and signed their top right wing and soon-to-be-28-year-old Travis Konecny to a lifetime extension. While it wasn’t necessarily an unexpected outcome, (we've covered why that was a not great idea here and here) the fact they just committed eight years and $70 million to a position that their brand new toy and … Continue reading Travis Konecny vs Matvei Michkov: The Battle for the 1RW Spot
Luchanko vs Andrae vs Lycksell: Who Should Make the Opening Night Roster?
With the preseason finally in the rearview, the opening night roster has been all but crafted. There's 13 forwards, 7 defenseman and 2 goalies ready to go, but there's one extra spot available on the 23-man roster, and it's come down to a three way dance between 18-year-old center Jett Luchanko, 22-year-old left-handed defenseman Emil … Continue reading Luchanko vs Andrae vs Lycksell: Who Should Make the Opening Night Roster?
The Philadelphia Flyers and Their Center Problem
The hustle and bustle of the 2024 NHL offseason has come and gone and the 2024-25 season is finally on the horizon. The Philadelphia Flyers led by GM Danny Briere stayed very quiet after managing the bring Matvei Michkov to North America two years ahead of schedule. They made it through another summer without addressing … Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers and Their Center Problem
2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Defense Predictions
As the 2024 offseason comes to a close, the Philadelphia Flyers managed to keep a vast majority of their roster in tact from the previous campaign, including the entirety of their defense, sans Marc Staal. There's currently seven main roster players under contract (Cam York, Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, Jamie Drysdale, Rasmus Ristolainen, Erik Johnson … Continue reading 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Defense Predictions
Are the Minnesota Wild a Precursor for the Flyers?
The arrival of Matvei Michkov in Philadelphia has naturally led to fans looking for comparable players to align expectations with. Some landed on Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, a fellow Russian player who took the league by storm upon his arrival. Kaprizov, now 27, has registered 330 points in 278 NHL games. He was 23 … Continue reading Are the Minnesota Wild a Precursor for the Flyers?
Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival
The seventh overall pick in the 2023 has landed in Philadelphia much sooner than anticipated. Matvei Michkov has signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers and join the team for the 2024-25 NHL season. While it's a big win the front office was able to get him to North America two years before originally expected, … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival
Where Does Nic Deslauriers Fit In On The Flyers’ Roster?
The Philadelphia Flyers had a pretty underwhelming offseason that they managed to sweep under the rug when they signed Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract two years ahead of schedule. One of the stories that has emerged from his arrival in North America was that the front office showed him videos of veteran enforcer Nic … Continue reading Where Does Nic Deslauriers Fit In On The Flyers’ Roster?
Can The Flyers Maintain Their “Culture” Next Season?
The Philadelphia Flyers underwent a leadership change during the 2023 offseason when Danny Briere was officially given the reins of the organization joined by new president Keith Jones and governor Dan Hilferty. The trio wasn't afraid to openly pander to a beaten down fanbase, and their efforts, backed by their "former Flyer" status have worked … Continue reading Can The Flyers Maintain Their “Culture” Next Season?
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