Category: Prospects

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Pre-Season Prospect Stock Report

As main roster training camp winds down, the AHL's begins to heat up. The few-week sample size sets the stage for expectations and which prospects are held in higher regard than others. So let's go through and figure out which prospects' value is rising and falling before the puck drops on the 2024-25 season. Trending … Continue reading Lehigh Valley Phantoms Pre-Season Prospect Stock Report

Alexei Kolosov En Route to Philly

In yet another twist in the most confusing and interesting "slow" offseason, Alexei Kolosov has seemingly had a change of heart and is en route to Flyers training camp. Kevin Weekes, along with other insiders, reported early this morning that Kolosov is coming to North America. Most are saying that the problems have all been … Continue reading Alexei Kolosov En Route to Philly

Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival

The seventh overall pick in the 2023 has landed in Philadelphia much sooner than anticipated. Matvei Michkov has signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers and join the team for the 2024-25 NHL season. While it's a big win the front office was able to get him to North America two years before originally expected, … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival

Is Danny Briere at Fault for Cutter Gauthier and Alexei Kolosov?

The Philadelphia Flyers just had one of their biggest victories in recent franchise history when 19-year-old Russian sensation Matvei Michkov made the journey to Philadelphia! Despite the fact he signed his entry-level contract nearly a month ago and rumors have suggested he's joining the Flyers for the last two or three months, fans celebrated particularly … Continue reading Is Danny Briere at Fault for Cutter Gauthier and Alexei Kolosov?

Making the Case for the Flyers to Trade for Rutger McGroarty

20-year-old forward Rutger McGroarty, who was drafted 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 2022 is supposedly uninterested in signing with the club, leaving Winnipeg in a position where they have to deal their top prospect. The Flyers probably had a bout of some PTSD when these rumors hit as they just dealt with a … Continue reading Making the Case for the Flyers to Trade for Rutger McGroarty

2023-24 End of Season Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms' 2023-24 season has come to an end after a second round playoff elimination against the AHL's best team the Hershey Bears. While it wasn't the prettiest season thanks to call ups, injuries and shoddy goaltending, there were some positive steps taken by the young players on the roster. So let's evaluate … Continue reading 2023-24 End of Season Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report

2024 NHL Draft: Philadelphia Flyers Will Select 12th Overall

The Philadelphia Flyers, after an overachieving regular season, will select 12th in the NHL Draft on June 28, 2024. Surprising changes occurred in the draft order, impacting potential selections. Despite challenges, the team faces tough decisions with a variety of high-talent prospects available.

Revisited: Predicting Games Played Totals for Flyers’ Rookies

At the beginning of the 2023-24 season, we predicted how many games the Flyers' rookies would suit up for. Now that the season has concluded, let's revisit the original predictions and see just how far the young guys came this season. Tyson Foerster Original Prediction: 60 games Actual Games Played: 77 games 22-year-old rookie Tyson … Continue reading Revisited: Predicting Games Played Totals for Flyers’ Rookies

Can The Flyers Further Develop Fringe Prospects Properly?

The Philadelphia Flyers spent their first season under GM Danny Briere supposedly under a renewed rebuilding effort, but they spent the campaign doing some counterintuitive things to their stated goal, and it was most obvious in the form of prospect development. On the whole, the Flyers didn't do a great job at integrating their prospects. … Continue reading Can The Flyers Further Develop Fringe Prospects Properly?