Category: Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers 2023 Buyout Candidates

The 2023 NHL buyout window opens on Friday, June 16 and the Flyers have their fair share of God-awful contracts on the books. The franchise is revitalizing their rebuild efforts, and a big part of that boils down to navigating the salary cap, which still remains relatively flat for at least another season. In some … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers 2023 Buyout Candidates

Making the Case for the Flyers Drafting Matvei Michkov

When the 2023 offseason started and the dust from the lottery settled, the Flyers were slotted to pick seventh overall and wouldn't pick again until the 87th overall selection in the middle of the third round thanks to Chuck Fletcher dealing away their second round pick as well as their own third rounder in the … Continue reading Making the Case for the Flyers Drafting Matvei Michkov

Top 5: Landing Spots for Travis Konecny

The rebuilding floodgates are open in Philadelphia and new GM Danny Briere is mulling over all his options as the critical 2023 entry draft draws near. One of the most valuable trade chips left on the roster is 26-year-old forward Travis Konecny. The seven-year NHL veteran posted a career year in 2022-23 with 31 goals … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for Travis Konecny

Konecny to Edmonton? Does a Deal Based Around Broberg Make Sense?

The rumor mill continues to churn for the Philadelphia Flyers, and the most recent gossip to emerge is regarding the fate of 26-year-old forward Travis Konecny. Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal (later parroted by various insiders) has suggested that the Oilers could be circling Konecny, with a return based around defenseman Philip Broberg. It's … Continue reading Konecny to Edmonton? Does a Deal Based Around Broberg Make Sense?

Deal or No Deal: Would You Make This Trade? Carter Hart Version 2.0

A few weeks ago, we looked at various fan-proposed scenarios to trade goaltender Carter Hart. That was before the Flyers dealt Ivan Provorov, opened the flood gates for other rebuilding moves, and nobody had actual confidence Briere would wheel and deal during the summer. Now that the Hart rumors have been out in full force … Continue reading Deal or No Deal: Would You Make This Trade? Carter Hart Version 2.0

Pros and Cons of Trading Scott Laughton

The rebuild is officially in full swing in Philadelphia and the rumor mill is coming for every valuable player on the roster, with the most recent name to pop up being 29-year-old forward Scott Laughton. The Flyers' first round pick in 2012 has been a staple in the lineup since 2017 and has evolved into … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Trading Scott Laughton

The Ottawa Senators Are Reportedly Interested In Scott Laughton

The Philadelphia Flyers have been all-around trade rumours this past week. With Danny Briere in the front office now, the organization has wasted no time moving things around. On June 6, the Flyers traded Ivan Provorov for a hefty return. Setting the tone for trades moving forward and what Philadelphia could get in return. https://twitter.com/dylanrobillard_/status/1667895672157372416?s=46&t=3yS06-8eyU2tiRn_o39ERQ … Continue reading The Ottawa Senators Are Reportedly Interested In Scott Laughton

The Promise of Provorov and the Failure to Deliver

In the summer of 2015, the Philadelphia Flyers were finishing their first year under Ron Hextall's "retool", which was an abysmal season that found them drafting 7th overall in a year dubbed the best in almost 20 years. With their pick, Hextall selected Brandon Wheat Kings defenseman Ivan Provorov, a highly-touted defensive prospect. Craig Button, … Continue reading The Promise of Provorov and the Failure to Deliver

REVISITED: Can Briere & The Flyers Trade Up in the 2023 Draft?

A few months ago, we took a look at the odds of the Flyers moving up in the 2023 entry draft. It was written before the lottery and long before the Flyers dealt away Ivan Provorov, opening the flood gates for the renewed rebuilding effort under new GM Danny Briere. It has rekindled the conversation … Continue reading REVISITED: Can Briere & The Flyers Trade Up in the 2023 Draft?