In the Flyers 53 years of existence there have been some incredible achievements. Sometimes a player goes on a tear that ends up being legendary and sets the benchmark for the rest of time. There are a few records that, no matter how good you are, may never be broken. Number 5- Hat Tricks (Tim … Continue reading Top 5: Unbreakable Flyers Records
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Top 5: Best Forgotten Flyers Trades
When talking about the best trades in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers, you probably think about Mike Richards, Brayden Schenn, Eric Desjardins and John LeClair, or Bernie Parent. But what about trades that may have flow under the radar or seemed inconsequential at the time but actually shaped the Philadelphia Flyers? Number 5- Ron … Continue reading Top 5: Best Forgotten Flyers Trades
Top 5: Flyers Playoff Performers
The Philadelphia Flyers are not strangers to the playoffs. Making the post season 39 times in their 53 year history, there have been many players that have made an impact through the years. Coming up big under high pressure, or putting up massive point totals spanning over multiple years, some players have left their legacy … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Playoff Performers
Top 5: Best Expansion Teams
Last week, we took a look at the worst expansion teams and the miserable first seasons they encountered. What about the flip side of that? While most expansion teams are setup to fail due to the lackluster system, some teams have defied the odds and were able to hang in the NHL right away. Number … Continue reading Top 5: Best Expansion Teams
Top 5: Flyers Poised to Breakout in 2020-21
There's something special happening in Philadelphia. After years of lackluster play while they trusted the process, the fruits of their patience are starting to emerge. Some of the young guns could possibly be on the verge of becoming superstars and will be the cornerstone of the franchise for years to come. Which players should you … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Poised to Breakout in 2020-21
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are just two years away from their 30th anniversary as a franchise. Through that time they have seen four trips to the Western Conference Finals, and one run at the Stanley Cup. As a playoff team more often than not, it's no surprise the franchise has seen their fair share of … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were San Jose Sharks
Top 5: Worst Flyers Contracts in the Salary Cap Era
Even though Paul Holmgren did quite a few good things during his tenure as the Flyers general manager, there are a bunch of blemishes on his resume as well. Desperately trying to win a Stanley Cup in the early 2010's, he became desperate and started to throw some big money around at players who didn't … Continue reading Top 5: Worst Flyers Contracts in the Salary Cap Era
