Gritty celebrates his second birthday today and that means it's time to look back on the year he's had. Last year, Gritty took the world by storm when the big orange mascot was debuted by the Flyers organization, and has been a popular figure on social media ever since. With a year full of new … Continue reading Top 5: Gritty Moments of Year 2
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Top 5: Flyers’ Biggest Offseason Needs
Another Philadelphia Flyers season is in the books and for the first time in eight years they made it to the second round of the playoffs, but after a rough series with the Islanders, it's clear change is still needed. There's an air about this team that feels special. Even though there were a lot … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers’ Biggest Offseason Needs
Top 5: Landing Spots for James Van Riemsdyk
What do you do with a 31-year-old hockey player on a massive contract who isn't very good at hockey anymore? No, seriously, what do you do? James Van Riemsdyk is still due to make $7 million a season for three more years, all while his play continues to decline, posting his third consecutive season his … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for James Van Riemsdyk
Top 5: Crazy Trade Scenarios That Could Actually Happen
The offseason is on the horizon and that means the winds of change are on their way. Even though Chuck Fletcher stayed mum about potential improvements during his end of season press conference, after the Flyers tasted the second round for the first time in eight years and exposed some serious weaknesses doing so, it's … Continue reading Top 5: Crazy Trade Scenarios That Could Actually Happen
Top 5: Potential Landing Spots for Shayne Gostisbehere
With the 2020 NHL playoffs in the books and the winds of change starting to blow as the offseason draws near, the Philadelphia Flyers roster may start to look a little different. The front runner to be dealt away is defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. Returning from a knee injury that derailed his season, he was given … Continue reading Top 5: Potential Landing Spots for Shayne Gostisbehere
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Islanders
Once an unbeatable dynasty to whatever they are today, the Islanders certainly have a unique history. Spending every year since 1983 trying to regain their former glory in their dump of an arena, the unfortunate souls that have suited up in the array of ugly jerseys is over 500 players long. They would probably rather … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Islanders
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most storied franchises in NHL history. With six Stanley Cups to their name and almost 100 years of history to sift through, there are certainly players you forgot played in Chicago. Number 5- Dan Cleary Best known for his decade-long tenure with the Detroit Red Wings where he … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Chicago Blackhawks
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Winnipeg Jets
Originally joining the NHL in 1979 after the World Hockey Association merged with the National Hockey League, financial issues forced the team to move to Arizona in 1996. After 15 seasons without a team, the Jets returned home in 2011 when the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg. For this piece, we will be combining their … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Winnipeg Jets
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Pittsburgh Penguins
A pretty bland existence interwoven by two powerhouse teams that won five Stanley Cups, The Pittsburgh Penguins have seen just about everything during their 53-year history. After tanking to draft Mario Lemieux in 1984 and shadily winning the Sidney Crosby sweepstakes in 2005, the organization suddenly build competitive teams on the ice, often going through … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Pittsburgh Penguins
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Washington Capitals
Entering the league in 1974, it took it took almost a decade for the Washington Capitals to establish themselves in the NHL. They followed up their early struggled with two decades of first and second round playoff exits. It wasn't until 2018 when they finally won their first Stanley Cup. On a team with so … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Washington Capitals
