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The History of Hockey in the City of Brotherly Love

Over the past 50-plus years, the Flyers have been the main hockey team in Philadelphia, with decades of accolades helping Philly bleed orange and black. But the Flyers aren't the only professional hockey team in Philadelphia's history, they weren't even the first NHL team in the city limits. Let's take a look back at the … Continue reading The History of Hockey in the City of Brotherly Love

The Shea Weber Offer Sheet 10 Years Later

On July 19, 2012 the Philadelphia Flyers sent the richest offer sheet in NHL history to the Nashville Predators 26-year-old defenseman Shea Weber. Clocking in at $110 million over the course of 14 years, it smashed the previous record offer sheet signed by Thomas Vanek for seven years at $50 million in 2007. The Predators … Continue reading The Shea Weber Offer Sheet 10 Years Later

The Eric Lindros Trade 30 Years Later

June 30, 1992. One of the biggest days in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers. It was the day the Flyers finally acquired 19-year-old superstar Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques after a 10-day deliberation period. The Nordiques had drafted Lindros first overall in 1991, despite the fact he had been on record saying he … Continue reading The Eric Lindros Trade 30 Years Later

Serge Bernier: The First Flyers Draft Pick

Some of the draft picks throughout Philadelphia Flyers' history that are most memorable, for good or bad, are Bobby Clarke being picked 17th overall in the second round, Peter Forsberg selected sixth overall, Mel Bridgman, who is the only first overall pick selected by the Flyers, and James van Riemsdyk and Nolan Patrick, being the … Continue reading Serge Bernier: The First Flyers Draft Pick

Close, But No Cigar: The 6 Times the Flyers Were Second

Getting to the Stanley Cup Final and winning the Cup aren't easy feats, but some matchups are easier than others. Does it really surprise you that a Penguins team with Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Larry Murphy, Mark Recchi, and Bryan Trottier won their first Stanley Cup over a Minnesota North Stars … Continue reading Close, But No Cigar: The 6 Times the Flyers Were Second

Every First Round Pick That Played for the Flyers

Since their inception in 1967 the Philadelphia Flyers have never been afraid to make trades. Along the way, they acquired plenty of player that were selected in the first round. 54 years in and 128 first round picks so far have suited up for the Flyers. Below is a comprehensive list of every Flyer that … Continue reading Every First Round Pick That Played for the Flyers

Ten Years Later: The Richards and Carter Trades

June 23, 2011, A day that changed the landscape of the Philadelphia Flyers forever. Paul Holmgren shocked everyone when he first traded Mike Richards to the L.A. Kings, then Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and followed that up by announcing he had signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to a nine-year, $51 million contract. It … Continue reading Ten Years Later: The Richards and Carter Trades

Recapping the Flyers Summer of 2007

When Paul Holmgren was named general manager on an interim basis in November of 2006, the uphill battle he had in front of him to salvage the worst season in Flyers' history was massive. Yet, he had no problem rising to the occasion. He jumped into action, trimmed the fat and made additions where it … Continue reading Recapping the Flyers Summer of 2007