The prototypical NHL enforcer has, for the most part, gone the way of the dinosaurs. There are only a handful of players left in the league that are paid exclusively to punch other people in the face. As the overall talent level in the NHL continues to rise, it no longer makes sense for most … Continue reading Matt Rempe and Fighting in the Modern Day NHL
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The Philadelphia Flyers and Their Questionable Approach to Prospect Development
The Philadelphia Flyers are rebuilding... or at least that's been the battle cry for much of the last calendar year. It's the second time they've embarked on the journey of a "rebuild" over the last decade, and the question as to whether or not they can do it right this time looms large over the … Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers and Their Questionable Approach to Prospect Development
The Flyers Shouldn’t Re-Sign Sean Walker
The 2024 NHL trade deadline is just a few weeks away and somehow the Philadelphia Flyers have walked a perfect line between buyers and sellers, and it has led to some rather interesting rumors to emerge as far as their battle plans go, and the defense especially has been put under the microscope. The Flyers … Continue reading The Flyers Shouldn’t Re-Sign Sean Walker
Top 5: Flyers Positions of Need as Buyers at the Trade Deadline
We're past the midway point of the 2023-24 NHL season, and the Philadelphia Flyers are in an unlikely playoff spot, desperately trying to cling onto it as the campaign marches on. Despite the fact the front office were calling this a rebuilding season, maybe they don't need a full scale as originally anticipated. With the … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Positions of Need as Buyers at the Trade Deadline
Red Flags in the Flyers’ Roster Construction
The Philadelphia Flyers recently re-signed forward Owen Tippett and Ryan Poehling to contract extensions, and rumors have emerged they're already looking to re-sign Travis Konecny a year early as well as bringing back depth defenseman Nick Seeler. The front office is clearly looking to keep the band together thanks to their culture-based rebuild, but looking … Continue reading Red Flags in the Flyers’ Roster Construction
The Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Game Experience
Last week I attended the Flyers alumni game against the Bruins alumni, which followed the equally cool Flyers and Bruins Warriors facing off on the big club's ice. I never went to alumni game before so it was an incredible experience. First thing's first, thank God they brought back Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love as a … Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Game Experience
It’s Time for the Flyers to Hand Out More “A’s”
John Tortorella has shut down the topic of captaincy every single time it's been brought up since he arrived in Philly, with his answers getting saltier every time somebody works up the courage to ask him at a press conference. Despite his indifference to handing out a "C", his culture-based rebuild is being constructed almost … Continue reading It’s Time for the Flyers to Hand Out More “A’s”
Comparing the 2023-24 Flyers to the 2017-18 Flyers
May 7, 2024 will be the 10th anniversary of the Flyers naming Ron Hextall as their general manager. He was tasked with rebuilding the team after the Paul Holmgren era went off the tracks. His attempted rebuild went wrong from just about every possible angle, and now, 10 years later, there is a new rebuilding … Continue reading Comparing the 2023-24 Flyers to the 2017-18 Flyers
Morgan Frost’s Scratching is Justified
The Philadelphia Flyers have started the 2023-24 season on a high note, posting a 3-1 record and playing some of the best hockey they've displayed in years. Though the roster battle that the team voluntarily entered the season with has taken a surprising turn with 24-year-old Morgan Frost ending up as the recent odd man … Continue reading Morgan Frost’s Scratching is Justified
The Flyers Should Bring Back Wayne Simmonds
The Philadelphia Flyers are having a bit of an identity crisis. The organization both behind the scenes and on the ice is struggling to re-establish themselves as a top tier team, but it's not going to be an easy climb back to relevancy. Under the new regime the Philadelphia Flyers have leaned hard into two … Continue reading The Flyers Should Bring Back Wayne Simmonds
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