33-year-old forward James Van Riemsdyk is currently the Flyers' top pending unrestricted free agent and will be the player that brings the best potential return for them at the trade deadline in March. The problem is, on most Cup-caliber teams Van Riemsdyk is nothing more than a third line left wing. He's not the most … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for James Van Riemsdyk
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Top 5: Biggest Positions of Need for the Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to get back to relevancy but have a roster that has more holes than a golf course. It's going to take a Herculean effort to overhaul the roster during the 2023 offseason, and the faith that Chuck Fletcher, of all people, can lead the Flyers through this tough stretch that … Continue reading Top 5: Biggest Positions of Need for the Flyers
Top 5: Landing Spots for Kevin Hayes
It's feels odd we're already talking about trading soon-to-be 31-year-old Kevin Hayes, who is the current all-star on the Flyers' roster and who's firing at just shy of a point-per-game pace that could easily set new career highs in goals and points by season's end, but there are quite a few factors that could signal … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for Kevin Hayes
Top 5: Flyers Most Valuable Trade Assets
With the 2022-23 NHL season past the half way mark, the trade deadline breaks on the horizon, and for the Flyers, it could be a very interesting day. The team remains on the outside looking in on the playoff picture, but they’ve been too good to flat out tank, leaving them in their typical ugly … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Most Valuable Trade Assets
Top 5: Landing Spots for Ivan Provorov
The Philadelphia Flyers are going to have some tough decisions to make during the 2023 offseason, and none may be bigger than the fate of 26-year-old defenseman Ivan Provorov. While parting ways with Provorov is a risky move, he's also one of their best trade chips and could provide a return the could spark the … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for Ivan Provorov
Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions for the Remainder of 2022-23
Somehow, despite the terrible hockey and suffering the 2022-23 season has brought, it's only half over. The ultimate example of the old phrase "ten pounds of sh*t in a five pound bag." Even through the underwhelming on-ice play, we have learned a lot about the new-look Flyers so far. They're a resilient, well-coached bunch that … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions for the Remainder of 2022-23
Top 5: Players the Flyers Could’ve Pursued During Chuck Fletcher’s Tenure
In case you weren't paying attention, Chuck Fletcher hasn't exactly done a great job as general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. He's been at the helm since December of 2018 and has made plenty of questionable acquisitions along the way. But the list of players he has missed out on may be even more impressive. … Continue reading Top 5: Players the Flyers Could’ve Pursued During Chuck Fletcher’s Tenure
Top 5: Bold Flyers Predictions for 2023
The term "rock bottom" gets thrown around quite a bit when talking about the Philadelphia Flyers, but every time the phrase gets uttered, everything somehow just keeps getting worse. That said, 2023 is, one way or another, going to be a pivotal year for the Flyers. The brewing pot that has been bubbling up over … Continue reading Top 5: Bold Flyers Predictions for 2023
Top 5: Flyers Things That Really Sucked in 2022
SPOILER ALERT: The Philadelphia Flyers kinda suck these days. 2022 will go down as one of, if not the worst year in franchise history. The kicks to the metaphorical scrotum were relentless and came from just about every angle possible. We've limited the endless catastrophes down to the five things that really sucked for the … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Things That Really Sucked in 2022
Top 5: Craziest Things Thrown on NHL Ice
Throughout NHL history, fans have shown their passion, frustration and support by throwing things on the ice. Whether a playoff tradition, display of vexation, or a winning superstition, fans have no limit of imagination when it comes to displaying their love of their favorite hockey team. Number 5: Octopus Detroit's octopus throwing is a strange hockey … Continue reading Top 5: Craziest Things Thrown on NHL Ice
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