Category: Flyers

Predicting Danny Briere’s Bold Offseason Move

Now that the Flyers' front office is set and a rebuild is supposedly underway, the 2023 NHL draft is the first stop for Danny Briere and Keith Jones, who could very much look to make a major splash during their first offseason at the helm. Briere has talked about considering moving up in the draft. … Continue reading Predicting Danny Briere’s Bold Offseason Move

Cooled Down Thoughts: Flyers Front Office Hirings

In case you've been living under a rock, the Flyers made some front office changes officially official late last week as Danny Briere was coronated GM and Keith Jones is now President of Hockey Ops. While it's been expected for years that Briere would one day end up as the next general manager, Keith Jones … Continue reading Cooled Down Thoughts: Flyers Front Office Hirings

The Jones/Briere Front Office: Give It a Chance

To the surprise of no one, Flyers Land is divided over the hiring of Keith Jones as the new President of Hockey Operations and the removal of the interim tag for General Manger Danny Briere. Given the recent string of failure from the Hextall Era through the Fletcher Era, it is fair for fans to … Continue reading The Jones/Briere Front Office: Give It a Chance

Philadelphia Flyers Press Conference: “The Philadelphia Flyers Are Coming Back.”

Charlie O’Connor (@charlieo_conn) On Friday afternoon, the Philadelphia Flyers hosted their first press conference with the new management. This time around compared to other years, and maybe this is just fans getting their hopes again. But it did seem different, you could tell management actually believes in what they are saying. Using words like communication, … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Press Conference: “The Philadelphia Flyers Are Coming Back.”

Briere is GM. Jones is President. What the Hell Happened?

It's been two months and one day since the Flyers fired Chuck Fletcher after his spectacular failure at the trade deadline and the boiled over public backlash finally forced the organization's hand. After his departure, the team stated they would split the General Manager and President of Hockey Ops duties, roles Chuck Fletcher held concurrently. … Continue reading Briere is GM. Jones is President. What the Hell Happened?

Should the Flyers Pursue Alexis Lafreniere or Kaapo Kakko?

As the Philadelphia Flyers embrace a rebuild under interim GM Danny Briere, one area they have stated they wouldn't mind trying to capitalize on is rehab projects. Another team's trash could be their treasure, so to speak. The Flyers have had relative success with this strategy in recent seasons with Owen Tippett and Rasmus Ristolainen … Continue reading Should the Flyers Pursue Alexis Lafreniere or Kaapo Kakko?

NHL Draft 2023: Who Will The Philadelphia Flyers Draft At 7th Overall?

Here we are again. The Philadelphia Flyers, will go another year without winning the NHL Draft Lottery. Now that the Draft Lottery is over, It is time to turn to the NHL Draft and who the Philadelphia Flyers could possibly add, to an already young roster. The Flyers have definitely gotten the short end of … Continue reading NHL Draft 2023: Who Will The Philadelphia Flyers Draft At 7th Overall?

Deal or No Deal: Would You Make This Trade? Travis Konecny Version

With Danny Briere preaching a rebuild as the preferred direction for the Philadelphia Flyers, theoretically that means the team will consider trading its top players in exchange for future assets to rebuild upon. 26-year-old Travis Konecny is coming off a career year and represents their biggest trade chip when it comes to capitalizing on his … Continue reading Deal or No Deal: Would You Make This Trade? Travis Konecny Version

A Look at Each NHL Franchise’s First Draft Pick

Since 1963, the NHL Amateur Draft has been the way for young players to be selected and given the opportunity to play in the NHL. Although, it is said that the previous way of getting young talent, through sponsorship and signing young players to contracts guaranteeing they have their rights, affected the first 6 drafts, … Continue reading A Look at Each NHL Franchise’s First Draft Pick