Category: Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons of Trading Travis Konecny

The 2023 NHL offseason is still a few months away, but there are some early storylines worth following in Philadelphia Flyers' lore, and none may be more interesting than the fate of Travis Konecny and what the Flyers choose to do with their breakout forward. Some really want to keep the fan-favorite forward while others … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Trading Travis Konecny

Pros and Cons of the Flyers Acquiring Timo Meier

The 2023 NHL trade deadline is on the horizon and there are projected to be some big names landing in new places while the Philadelphia Flyers are once again planning on watching the fun from the sidelines. But what if they don't? It doesn't make sense for the Flyers to hunt down a big time … Continue reading Pros and Cons of the Flyers Acquiring Timo Meier

Pros and Cons of The Flyers Acquiring Patrick Kane

The Chicago Blackhawks spent the summer tearing down, leaving just the two cornerstone veterans Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews left from the glory days of their three Stanley Cups throughout the 2010s. Now, Kane might be the next man to get shipped out of town as the Blackhawks continue their rebuilding process. Chuck Fletcher and … Continue reading Pros and Cons of The Flyers Acquiring Patrick Kane

Pros and Cons of Danny Briere as Flyers GM

After Chuck Fletcher botched the Flyers' offseason something fierce, it feels as though his days as general manager are numbered. Though parting ways with Fletcher opens up a brand new can of worms when it comes to who replaces him. It sure seems as though fan-favorite-player-turned-front-office-member Danny Briere is the next man up, but is … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Danny Briere as Flyers GM

Pros and Cons of Signing Evgeni Malkin

If you mentioned a decade ago after the heated 2012 Philadelphia Flyers - Pittsburgh Penguins playoff series that Penguins' center Evgeni Malkin would hit free agency in 2022 and the Philadelphia Flyers would be potential suitors, it would seem quite literally unbelievable. Yet today, that could very well be the case. Penguins GM Ron Hextall … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Signing Evgeni Malkin

Pros and Cons of a Full Teardown and Rebuild

The rebuild versus retool argument has raged for months in Philadelphia stemming from a mid-season interview when owner Dave Scott talked about a "blank check." After a few more months of miserable hockey, the idea of turning this around in one offseason by throwing boatloads of cash at underwhelming free agents seems like even worse … Continue reading Pros and Cons of a Full Teardown and Rebuild

Pros and Cons of Trading Travis Konecny

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny has been a polarizing figure since he showed up on the scene in 2016, simultaneously earning the love and ire of fans for his middle school-esque approach to the game with his funny faces and use of the word "nerd." There are very few things that throw Flyers' social media … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Trading Travis Konecny

Pros and Cons of Trading Ivan Provorov

Of all the problems the Philadelphia Flyers dealt with during the 2021-22 season, one of the more alarming developments is the play of 25-year-old defenseman Ivan Provorov. His play has spiraled out of control to borderline abysmal levels. Some end of season quotes that rubbed portions of the fanbase the wrong way reignited some of … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Trading Ivan Provorov

Pros and Cons of Firing Chuck Fletcher

As the 2021-22 season starts to wind down and the trade deadline has passed, all eyes are focused on improving the team for next season. One of the biggest questions from the restless fanbase comes down to the fate of general manager Chuck Fletcher, who is quickly running out of good grace from the peanut … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Firing Chuck Fletcher