It's been a long decade of uphill battles for hockey in Philadelphia. Coming down from the high that was the Stanley Cup appearance in 2010, to surviving Ron Hextall and his patented process, to coming to the sad realization that all of Fletcher's hard work last summer was just too little too late to save … Continue reading It’s Time for the Philadelphia Flyers to Pick a Direction
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Simple Step-by-Step Instructions to Rebuild the Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are at a very important crossroads in their history. Despite a rebuild emerging as the best option for the team to take to re-find success in the long term, there is a palpable feeling of hesitation from the front office to give the green light on what will be a years-long process. … Continue reading Simple Step-by-Step Instructions to Rebuild the Philadelphia Flyers
Hockey is for EVERYONE?
The Flyers included a short video tribute to Willie O'Ree prior to their shoot out loss to the Islanders on 18JAN2022. Is hockey really for everyone?
Top 5: Landing Spots for Rasmus Ristolainen
Whether you like the guy or not, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, a pending free agent, will be one of the best trade deadline chips the Flyers hold. Teams across the league will be making offers for the 27-year-old, and if a teardown and rebuild is in their future, it'll be a crucial starting point … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for Rasmus Ristolainen
Analyzing Chuck Fletcher’s Contracts with the Flyers
Kevin Hayes seven years, $50 million ($7.14 aav) The first major move Chuck Fletcher made during his time as Flyers general manager was acquiring the rights to Kevin Hayes from the Winnipeg Jets for a fifth round pick and a few weeks later signed him to a seven-year, $50 million contract. In 2019-20 he seemed … Continue reading Analyzing Chuck Fletcher’s Contracts with the Flyers
I Did Tankathon 100 Times
Tankathon is a tool that a lot of fans of struggling teams use to see where their team could land in the draft order, and do some draft lottery simulations. As of 9:14 pm on January 13, 2022, the Flyers have the 9th worst record in the league, so 9th best odds at the 1st … Continue reading I Did Tankathon 100 Times
Giroux Selected as the Flyers’ 2022 NHL All-Star
For over a decade, Claude Giroux has been a reliable playmaker and competitor for the Philadelphia Flyers. Not only has he been skating against the best the NHL has to offer night in and night out, at age 34 he now has Father Time peering over his shoulder. Giroux hasn't flinched when it comes to … Continue reading Giroux Selected as the Flyers’ 2022 NHL All-Star
Ron Hextall…Bad GM, Badass Goalie
It was recently brought to light that Ron Hextall made some very bad decisions as the Flyers General Manager. Do these bad choices truly tarnish his legacy as a goaltender? I understand cancel culture, and there are times when it is appropriate (yes,I am looking at you, Evander Kane...you and Burt's eyebrows) but I have … Continue reading Ron Hextall…Bad GM, Badass Goalie
How the Mighty Fall: Ron Hextall’s Path from Hero to Zero
If you were to ask a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers who the best players in franchise history are, the list would likely include Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Eric Lindros, and one other name: Ron Hextall. An undeniably legendary goaltender for the Orange and Black, Hextall stayed in the hockey business after retiring. He was … Continue reading How the Mighty Fall: Ron Hextall’s Path from Hero to Zero
Analyzing Chuck Fletcher’s Time as Flyers GM
The three year anniversary of Chuck Fletcher's hiring in Philadelphia took place during a very tumultuous time in the organization's history. Things have gone from bad to worse and his hail Mary summer didn't produce the desired results. It has left the organization scrambling for answers as to what their next steps are, but is … Continue reading Analyzing Chuck Fletcher’s Time as Flyers GM
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