Re-Drafting Ron Hextall’s First Round Picks

There are many ways to describe Ron Hextall's tenure as the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, but very few of them positive. One of the more controversial aspects of his run was his drafting ability. He postured as the smartest man in the room when it came to selecting players, often looking for a … Continue reading Re-Drafting Ron Hextall’s First Round Picks

Martin Jones is the Backup We’ve Been Waiting For

Philadelphia - the place where goaltending goes to die. In their entire 54-year history, the Philadelphia Flyers have had a limited number of star netminders - Bernie Parent, Pelle Lindbergh, and Ron Hextall are the ones that typically come to mind. For as long as many Flyers fans have been watching the team, there has … Continue reading Martin Jones is the Backup We’ve Been Waiting For

The Lack of Offense and How to Fix It

There have been many things to like about the 2021-22 Philadelphia Flyers season. The goaltending has been phenomenal, the two-way ability of the team has been strong, and on an individual level, there's very little to complain about. But there's been one consistent story that has been bubbling up as the season go along- nobody … Continue reading The Lack of Offense and How to Fix It

Ex-Flyer of the Week: Tony Amonte

When just shy of 700 people have played for an organization during it's 54-year history, there's a good chance some big names will pass through town, even if it's just for a brief moment. Tony Amonte was 14-year NHL veteran when he suited up for the orange and black for the first time in 2003 … Continue reading Ex-Flyer of the Week: Tony Amonte

A Frustrating, Futile, and Very “Flyers” Offensive Stretch

The recent cold streak plaguing the Flyers has me feeling like an anti-Michael Corleone from The Godfather Part III. To paraphrase and tweak an otherwise famous quote, "Just when they pull me in, they push me back out!" Speaking of disappointing follow-ups, let's talk about this Flyers offense. Not counting an empty-net goal against the … Continue reading A Frustrating, Futile, and Very “Flyers” Offensive Stretch

Close, But No Cigar: The 6 Times the Flyers Were Second

Getting to the Stanley Cup Final and winning the Cup aren't easy feats, but some matchups are easier than others. Does it really surprise you that a Penguins team with Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Larry Murphy, Mark Recchi, and Bryan Trottier won their first Stanley Cup over a Minnesota North Stars … Continue reading Close, But No Cigar: The 6 Times the Flyers Were Second

Worst to First: Phantoms Jerseys

The Phantoms franchise has had tenures in three different cities throughout their 25-year history and the imagination and creativity that has gone into the jerseys over the years is next to none. With an amazing logo and a fascinating color scheme, the concepts that have emerged from the Phantoms makes them some of the most … Continue reading Worst to First: Phantoms Jerseys

The Flyers Are The Real Deal

Coming into the 2020-2021 season, my expectations for the Philadelphia Flyers were extraordinarily low. Even with the recent acquisitions that include Ryan Ellis, Martin Jones, Cam Atkinson, Nate Thompson, Derick Brassard, Keith Yandle, I thought the Flyers were not a playoff ready team. Let's just say that those thoughts have disappeared from my head. The … Continue reading The Flyers Are The Real Deal