Hockey is a family sport. The NHL has always been filled with siblings, and for some reason the current crop of players under contract with the Philadelphia Flyers organization tend to be the red-headed stepchild of the family. Across the sport of hockey they seem to have more talented family members who are clearly the … Continue reading Top 5: Current Flyers with Better Family Members
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Top 5: Flyers Things That Didn’t Suck in 2021
The first and second half of 2021 told two very different stories for the Philadelphia Flyers. The first half of represented the lowest time in both our fandom and the team's history. Some of the worst, most lifeless hockey was played on the Wells Fargo Center ice. But the back half of the year and … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Things That Didn’t Suck in 2021
Top 5: Most Memorable Mediocre Flyers
Almost 700 players have suited up for the Philadelphia Flyers in their history and for a long time players came and went with little issue. Some became stars and the others disappeared into the ether of history. But Flyers related social media, possibly the worst place on Earth, has amplified the hatred for bad players … Continue reading Top 5: Most Memorable Mediocre Flyers
Top 5: Most Valuable Trade Chips on the Flyers Roster
As the Philadelphia Flyers once again smolder in the pit of mediocre irrelevancy, there will need to be some difficult questions that need to be asked as the NHL trade deadline approaches in late March. The Flyers are at a fork in the road, continue on as a middle-of-the-pack at best club, or tear it … Continue reading Top 5: Most Valuable Trade Chips on the Flyers Roster
Top 5: Landing Spots for Claude Giroux
As the Philadelphia Flyers continue through what has been a rough 2021-22 NHL season, they're struggling to stay in the playoff picture thanks to a ten-game losing streak. If the Flyers are not within the wildcard race by the time the trade deadline rolls around in late March, the Flyers are going to have to … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for Claude Giroux
Top 5: Next Flyers Likely to be Traded
The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled immensely during the 2021-22 season and it has left the team scrambling for answers. One solution might be looking the trade route. It's early in the year and there are financial restrictions that are going to limit the Flyers' ability to wheel and deal, but there are players that rise … Continue reading Top 5: Next Flyers Likely to be Traded
Top 5: Flyers Things We’re Thankful For
The Thanksgiving season is here and while we all get ready to stuff our faces with turkey and talk to family members we don't like, why not take a minutes to talk about the things we're thankful for when it comes to the Philadelphia Flyers. It's been a crazy year for the orange and black. … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Things We’re Thankful For
Top 5: Early Biggest Roster Needs
We're months away from the trade deadline, but it's never too early to assess the team and scope out which positions need help. The Flyers have come out of the gate hot with a 6-2-2 record and are playing some of their overall best hockey in years. But that doesn't mean there aren't some kinks … Continue reading Top 5: Early Biggest Roster Needs
Top 5: Times Claude Giroux was Underappreciated
Philadelphia is a notorious city when it comes to not giving athletes the proper respect they deserve. Taking frustrations out on certain players that aren't at the root of the problem leads to some all-time greats having an otherwise awe-inspiring career tarnished. For Claude Giroux, it extends far beyond just fans in the city. He … Continue reading Top 5: Times Claude Giroux was Underappreciated
Top 5: Center Trade Targets
The Philadelphia Flyers spent the summer upgrading multiple holes throughout the lineup, but a positional need that once again took a back seat on the priority list was the center depth. The shallow position was further exposed when Kevin Hayes was lost to injury and Morgan Frost failed to make the NHL roster out of … Continue reading Top 5: Center Trade Targets