Quarter Season Mark Prediction Update

During the Flyers training camp and preseason, We released a series of prediction pieces including the goaltending, forwards, defense, team leaders and some bold predictions. Now, that the Flyers have made it to the quarter-season mark, why not take a look back and highlight some of those predictions to see how right or wrong they … Continue reading Quarter Season Mark Prediction Update

An Inconvenient Truth: The Case for Asking Giroux to Waive his NMC

I know this is a difficult subject to address. It is yet another difficulty in an already difficult and frustrating season for fans of the Philadelphia Flyers. Before I start and before you pass judgement, I want to make clear that Claude Giroux is undoubtedly on the Mount Rushmore of Flyers players. Since he was … Continue reading An Inconvenient Truth: The Case for Asking Giroux to Waive his NMC

Predicting the Flyers 2022-23 Opening Night Lineup

The 2021-22 Philadelphia Flyers season was supposed to be a triumphant return to glory for a once-great franchise, as the quarter mark of the season hits, it has been quite the opposite. It has led fans to wonder what the next steps for the franchise are. While some whispers of a teardown and possible rebuild … Continue reading Predicting the Flyers 2022-23 Opening Night Lineup

I Don’t Think I Love the Flyers Anymore

2021 has been one hell of a year for hockey in Philadelphia. It saw the collapse at the end of the 2020-21 campaign and things haven't gotten much better early in the 2021-22 season either. This isn't venting about the struggles of the team or perceived causes, that was touched upon last week, this is … Continue reading I Don’t Think I Love the Flyers Anymore

The Pros and Cons of a Real Rebuild

Chuck Fletcher had some decisions to make this past offseason. After a monumental letdown of a season during the 2020-21 season, Fletcher could've either sold off a lot of assets that had/have value and try to go into a full, real, rebuild that really hasn't been done in the 50+ years of Flyers' existence or … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of a Real Rebuild

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 15 – Nov. 28)

Welcome back to The Flyers CHL Prospect Report! This 4th edition covers the week that was in the CHL from Monday November 14th – Sunday November 28th. WHL (Western Hockey League) Connor McClennon #94 (RW) – Winnipeg Ice (WHL) SEASONGPGAPTS+/-SPIM2021-2022 23191837+218131 On Thursday (Nov. 19), the Winnipeg Ice travelled to Swift Current to take on … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Nov. 15 – Nov. 28)

Ex-Flyer of the Week: Joni Pitkanen

When you think about the Philadelphia Flyers and their draft history, you probably think about their lack of homegrown defensemen. But a name you probably forget came through the pipeline is Joni Pitkanen. The Finland native and Flyers draft pick quietly, successfully, patrolled the Flyers' blue line for three seasons. Drafted fourth overall by the … Continue reading Ex-Flyer of the Week: Joni Pitkanen

Potential Trade Fixes for the Offense

The Philadelphia Flyers offense has dried up and it is quickly reaching desperation levels as they seek a remedy to the drought. The best way to fix the scoring and their lack of center depth may have to come via trade. But certain teams that are projected to be sellers (Detroit, San Jose, Nashville) are … Continue reading Potential Trade Fixes for the Offense

What Is Wrong With The Flyers?

As a writer involved in sports journalism, the last thing I want to do is completely lose it over a silly sport. I mean, there are so many more things to life, right? Who cares if my hockey team is playing poorly... WRONG. I live and breathe the Philadelphia Flyers ... when G gets upset, … Continue reading What Is Wrong With The Flyers?

Would Claude Giroux Actually Leave Philadelphia?

One of the biggest questions the Flyers faced entering the season was the fate of captain Claude Giroux, who is on an expiring contract and has opted to not talk renewal until after the season. At first, it seems like a way for Giroux to try and bank some money. If he had a great … Continue reading Would Claude Giroux Actually Leave Philadelphia?