Category: Flyers

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 1 – Nov. 14)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report!    This 3rd edition covers the week that was in the CHL from Monday November 1st – Sunday November 14th. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022    18141125+165629 On Thursday (Nov. 4), the Winnipeg Ice hosted the Red Deer Rebels at the … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 1 – Nov. 14)

Flyers Feeling the Pain of Ryan Ellis

The bad news just keeps coming for Ryan Ellis. He missed nine games with a lower-body injury before returning over the weekend in a losing effort against the Dallas Stars. After the game he was put back on the injured list and is considered week-to-week with potential surgery in his future. When the Flyers acquired … Continue reading Flyers Feeling the Pain of Ryan Ellis

Re-Drafting Ron Hextall’s First Round Picks

There are many ways to describe Ron Hextall's tenure as the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, but very few of them positive. One of the more controversial aspects of his run was his drafting ability. He postured as the smartest man in the room when it came to selecting players, often looking for a … Continue reading Re-Drafting Ron Hextall’s First Round Picks

Martin Jones is the Backup We’ve Been Waiting For

Philadelphia - the place where goaltending goes to die. In their entire 54-year history, the Philadelphia Flyers have had a limited number of star netminders - Bernie Parent, Pelle Lindbergh, and Ron Hextall are the ones that typically come to mind. For as long as many Flyers fans have been watching the team, there has … Continue reading Martin Jones is the Backup We’ve Been Waiting For

The Lack of Offense and How to Fix It

There have been many things to like about the 2021-22 Philadelphia Flyers season. The goaltending has been phenomenal, the two-way ability of the team has been strong, and on an individual level, there's very little to complain about. But there's been one consistent story that has been bubbling up as the season go along- nobody … Continue reading The Lack of Offense and How to Fix It

Ex-Flyer of the Week: Tony Amonte

When just shy of 700 people have played for an organization during it's 54-year history, there's a good chance some big names will pass through town, even if it's just for a brief moment. Tony Amonte was 14-year NHL veteran when he suited up for the orange and black for the first time in 2003 … Continue reading Ex-Flyer of the Week: Tony Amonte

A Frustrating, Futile, and Very “Flyers” Offensive Stretch

The recent cold streak plaguing the Flyers has me feeling like an anti-Michael Corleone from The Godfather Part III. To paraphrase and tweak an otherwise famous quote, "Just when they pull me in, they push me back out!" Speaking of disappointing follow-ups, let's talk about this Flyers offense. Not counting an empty-net goal against the … Continue reading A Frustrating, Futile, and Very “Flyers” Offensive Stretch