A Black Ace. A term used to describe NHL players added during the post-season roster expansion. Typically consisting of an organization's top AHL players, they can sometimes be the top prospects whose junior or collage career has come to an end. Typically speaking, rarely do any of these callups ever find their way into the … Continue reading The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever
Category: Flyers
Oskar Lindblom is Cancer Free!
In what can only be described as the best news of 2020, the Philadelphia Flyers announced today that Oscar Lindblom is cancer free. They posted the following video of Oskar ringing the bell on the teams official Twitter. https://twitter.com/nhlflyers/status/1278742954736320512?s=21 When the Flyers win the Cup and dedicate it to Oskar, there will be a cheesey … Continue reading Oskar Lindblom is Cancer Free!
Puljujarvi and Andersson High-Reward Trade Targets
Two of the brightest young stars in hockey today aren't even in the NHL. Jesse Puljujarvi of the Edmonton Oilers and Lias Andersson of the New York Rangers both have something in common- a grievance with their NHL clubs. Jesse Puljujarvi is a 22-year-old former 4th overall draft pick in 2016 by the Oilers and … Continue reading Puljujarvi and Andersson High-Reward Trade Targets
Niskanen and Braun Key for Defenseman Playoff Experience
As we all patiently wait for the NHL playoff to start sometime at the end of July, it's time to assess the Flyers roster as they gear up for their first playoff run in two seasons. The forward group has a nice mix of veteran and youth presence, but the blue line, is a bit … Continue reading Niskanen and Braun Key for Defenseman Playoff Experience
Oskar Lindblom: To Skate or Not to Skate?
In case you were living under a rock, Oskar Lindblom joined the Flyers at the Skate Zone Tuesday for a voluntary skate. All of social media was abuzz. The well wishes and Oskar love quickly turned to debate....was it safe for Oskar to skate? Was he risking his life to be on the ice? While … Continue reading Oskar Lindblom: To Skate or Not to Skate?
Worst Flyers Moment….Ever
With everyone home on lockdown, there have been a ton of polls on Twitter recently. Pick three candy bars, what is the best movie on this list, and so on and so forth. The one that caught my eye and kept my attention asked Twitter "What was the worst Flyers Moment, Ever?" There were tons … Continue reading Worst Flyers Moment….Ever
Nine Years Later- The Trades
Nine years ago today, the Flyers made two trades within minutes of one another. Those trades effectively blew up the Flyers, as well as the internet. Mike Richards, then Captain, and Jeff Carter were traded to Los Angeles and Columbus, respectively. Carter eventually ended up in LA with Richards, after raising a huge fuss about … Continue reading Nine Years Later- The Trades
Who Get’s the Call to Join the Hall? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020
This week, the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) selection committee will be meeting to select the 2020 class of inductees into the HHOF. With safety precautions due to COVID-19 still firmly in place, this year the committee will be meeting virtually over the two days (June 23 and June 24) to present the cases for … Continue reading Who Get’s the Call to Join the Hall? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020
Robby Fabbri is the Blueprint for Samuel Morin
When the St. Louis Blues stepped to the podium at the 2014 NHL draft and selected forward Robby Fabbri 21st overall, it looked like they had a star in the making. Just 123 games into his NHL career he tore his ACL in February of 2017. Seven months later when he made his return to … Continue reading Robby Fabbri is the Blueprint for Samuel Morin
The All-Time Heritage Team: The Black Heritage Team
We all know the powerhouses of international hockey: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States. These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. What if players were able to put on the uniform of their family’s cultural heritage or nationality? What would some … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Team: The Black Heritage Team
