If Ben Simmons was a Flyer

It is a Flyers Game Day, and I should be reading about my boys in Orange and Black on Social Media. Unfortunately, every form of Social Media has turned into the Ben Simmons show, and that show is seriously an embarassment. Stories of the 76ers superstar wanting a trade have swirled for months. He apparently … Continue reading If Ben Simmons was a Flyer

Enter: The Risto

The time has come for of one of the most polarizing season debuts the Flyers have had in recent memory. Considering the number of stopgaps, reclamation projects, and general “hopes and dreams” type situations the Flyers have put themselves in over the past decade, this should feel like another day at work for the Flyers … Continue reading Enter: The Risto

Comprehensive List of Every Former Flyer in NHL 22

Have you ever wanted to compile a team of former Flyers in NHL 22 but don’t know who is in the game that year? Have no fear, Dan the Flyera Fan is here. I went through every roster in order as they appear in the dropdown menu on the “player movement” page and located all … Continue reading Comprehensive List of Every Former Flyer in NHL 22

25 Players Still Missing from the NHL 22 Alumni Rosters

Read the NHL 23 Players Missing entry. The alumni teams in EA Sports' NHL series are one of the best additions to the game over the last few seasons. It is a great, yet still slightly underwhelming section of the game. The rosters have grown substantially over the last few years, 87 new names were … Continue reading 25 Players Still Missing from the NHL 22 Alumni Rosters

Jimmy Hayes, More Than A Hockey Player

Jimmy Hayes died with Fentanyl and cocaine in his system. Does this change his legacy?

Welcome Back, Hak!

Ah, Dave Hakstol ... a former head coach of the Philadelphia Men's Professional Hockey Organization. I think Dave Hakstol is like Blood Mary; if you say his name three times in front of a mirror, he will appear before your eyes, but instead of killing you, he will ruin your hockey team. As a Flyers … Continue reading Welcome Back, Hak!

The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Oct. 1 – Oct. 16)

GAME ON! Welcome to the 2021 inaugural edition of the Flyers CHL Prospect Report! As of writing, it looks like it is all systems go for all three of the leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Although there has been a massive surge of COVID-19 cases in parts of Western Canada (Alberta in … Continue reading The Flyers CHL Prospect Report (Oct. 1 – Oct. 16)

Travis Sanheim vs Rasmus Ristolainen

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What to Expect From James Van Riemsdyk

The sweeping changes made by Chuck Fletcher and the Philadelphia Flyers during the wild offseason saw many players come and go but there are a few who survived the chaos. One of the last men standing is 32-year-old forward James Van Riemsdyk, who has been a vexing character since his return to Philly. With the … Continue reading What to Expect From James Van Riemsdyk

Season Beginnings

So, who's ready for another year of heartbreak and sorrow? I feel, that as a Philly fan, I am stuck in a vicious cycle of sadness and despair, endlessly hoping that my team's made of the Flyers, Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles have a decent year. And time after time, I am disappointed by my team's … Continue reading Season Beginnings