The Philadelphia Flyers storybook 2023-24 campaign has come crashing down after a late-season losing streak has pushed them out of the playoff picture, and it has left everyone scrambling for answers at to where the problems stemmed from. And while the answer is essentially that the entire puzzle went to pieces at the same time, … Continue reading Did John Tortorella Disrupt the Flyers’ Room with Couturier’s Scratching?
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Can Sam Ersson be a Full-Time NHL Starting Goaltender?
The Philadelphia Flyers storybook 2023-24 campaign has come crashing down after a late-season losing streak has pushed them out of the playoff picture, and it has left everyone scrambling for answers at to where the problems stemmed from. And while the answer is essentially that the entire puzzle went to pieces at the same time, … Continue reading Can Sam Ersson be a Full-Time NHL Starting Goaltender?
What the Hell Happened to the Flyers and What Comes Next?
The 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers season was supposed to be that of a rebuilding team. An expected bottom-ten finish and another miserable viewing for the fans. But that hasn’t been the case. The team exceeded all expectations set forth for them and have held on to a playoff spot for a vast majority of the season. … Continue reading What the Hell Happened to the Flyers and What Comes Next?
Are John Tortorella’s Antics Too Much?
After the Philadelphia Flyers took their fifth consecutive loss to the Islanders on Monday night, head coach John Tortorella gave a heated postgame presser as his team is about to play themselves out of a playoff spot they've held onto for most of the season. Bryan Hayes from TSN had a feature this morning where … Continue reading Are John Tortorella’s Antics Too Much?
Potential Salary Cap Problems Brewing For The Flyers
It feels like the first time in a long, long time that the Flyers don't have salary cap problems. Because... well.. it is. But that feel good momentum may not last beyond the 2024 offseason. They’ve got some decisions looming that will impact the financial situation pretty dramatically, so let's explore what lies ahead for … Continue reading Potential Salary Cap Problems Brewing For The Flyers
If the Flyers Miss the Playoffs, They’ve Got No One to Blame but Themselves
The 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers season was supposed to be that of a rebuilding team. An expected bottom-ten finish and another miserable viewing for the fans. But that hasn't been the case. The team exceeded all expectations set forth for them and have held on to a playoff spot for a vast majority of the season. … Continue reading If the Flyers Miss the Playoffs, They’ve Got No One to Blame but Themselves
Are the Flyers Playing 4D Chess with Their Rebuild?
The Philadelphia Flyers led by rookie GM Danny Briere have been unafraid to use the word "rebuild" when it comes to the state of the team. But the on-ice product has been much better than originally anticipated, yet that hasn't stopped the front office from using the term "rebuild." And even as they try and … Continue reading Are the Flyers Playing 4D Chess with Their Rebuild?
Why was Sean Couturier Named Captain?
There's never a dull moment when it comes to the Philadelphia Flyers. As the team continues to struggle to amass victories as their playoff hopes are now in serious jeopardy in the hotly contested Eastern Conference, head coach John Tortorella has made some roster tweaks, and most recently that came in the form of scratching … Continue reading Why was Sean Couturier Named Captain?
Thank You, Wade Allison
Last Friday, 26-year-old forward and former second round pick Wade Allison was traded to the Nashville Predators at the deadline in exchange for forward Denis Gurianov, ending his nearly four year stretch in the Flyers' organization. There's two very different opinions of Wade Allison, there's the group that watched him succeed in Lehigh Valley and … Continue reading Thank You, Wade Allison
Philadelphia Flyers: Short Sighted Positives vs Long Term Rebuilding
There's nothing wrong with winning. For some reason, there's a section of the fanbase that believes if you don't celebrate like they won the Cup every time they win a regular season game against the Coyotes, you don't want the Flyers to win at all. There's nothing wrong with abandoning the idea of a full … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers: Short Sighted Positives vs Long Term Rebuilding
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