The Flyers' forward group, for better or worse, is returning relatively in-tact from this past season, with the lone exception being Jake Voracek. There's a good mix of veteran talent and young players looking to make their marks on the team, which should make for a good, competitive environment. But the current lineup doesn't come … Continue reading Fair Expectations and Predictions for the Flyers Forwards
Predicting the Flyers’ Forward Lineup
Even after the Philadelphia Flyers had the biggest offseason the franchise has seen in a decade, there are still some noticeable question marks throughout the lineup. The forward group remained relatively untouched outside of swapping Jake Voracek for Cam Atkinson. It looks like they'll be banking on some interior options to come through yet again, … Continue reading Predicting the Flyers’ Forward Lineup
Where Does Cam York Fit In?
After seven years of drafting the next potential star after potential star, only to be disappointed time and time again, the Flyers have very few polarizing players left in their pipeline. Though there is one. 20-year-old 2019 14th overall pick Cam York is on the cusp of earning an NHL roster spot, but his path … Continue reading Where Does Cam York Fit In?
Predicting Claude Giroux’s Next Contract
As Claude Giroux gears up for the 14th season of his NHL career, and tenth as captain of the Philadelphia Flyers, he could be walking into an uncertain future. Giroux signed his current contract in July of 2013 and it kicked in during the 2014-15 season. It paid him $8.275 million a year for eight … Continue reading Predicting Claude Giroux’s Next Contract
Fair Expectations and Predictions for the Flyers Goaltending
There is always something going on in the Philadelphia Flyers crease. After an abysmal 2021 season where the goalies struggled both on their own and in part to the atrocious team in front of them, Chuck Fletcher made a few changes. Brian Elliott and Alex Lyon, who have been with the organization since 2017 and … Continue reading Fair Expectations and Predictions for the Flyers Goaltending
Options to Fill the Third Line Center Role
Now that the whirlwind that was the Philadelphia Flyers offseason has come to an end and we've all had time to take stock of the final results, general manager Chuck Fletcher seemed to address most holes that plagued the Flyers last season, except one. The third line center role doesn't seem to have an answer … Continue reading Options to Fill the Third Line Center Role
Philadelphia Flyers State of the Union 2021
The 2020-21 Philadelphia Flyers season tested the patience of the fans like no other, but started on what should have been a high note. The team was coming off a season where they made it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in eight years and should have, theoretically, been ready … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers State of the Union 2021
Top 5: Flyers Likely to Breakout in 2021-22
There's a renewed sense of hope surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers after a busy offseason by Chuck Fletcher. One of his biggest accomplishments is that fact he added as many pieces to the team as he did without giving up too much of his young core in the process. That leaves plenty of potential for a … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Likely to Breakout in 2021-22
Top 5: Best Gritty Moments of Year 3
Gritty's third birthday is right around the corner! His job is to hype up the fans, but when the cavernous halls of the Wells Fargo Center were empty due to Covid, he found a way to adapt and overcome by thinking up outlandish stunts to entertain the fans at home. He...It?... had a platform installed … Continue reading Top 5: Best Gritty Moments of Year 3
Is Ryan Ellis This Era’s Chris Pronger?
When the Flyers rose from the ashes of the abysmal 2006-07 season, new general manager Paul Holmgren quickly put together a team that ascended through the ranks of the NHL in just a few short years. The talented group of players was elevated from good to great when they acquired superstar defenseman Chris Pronger, who … Continue reading Is Ryan Ellis This Era’s Chris Pronger?