When defenseman Matt Niskanen retired during the 2020 offseason, it seemed as though Chuck Fletcher would've had his hand forced and signed a another top defenseman to take his place, right? Well that isn't exactly what ended up happening. Instead, they threw a one-year, $3 million deal at 28-year-old Swedish defenseman Erik Gustafsson who has … Continue reading Erik Gustafsson is Coming as Advertised
The Honeymoon Phase is Over and AV is Serious
When the Flyers announced the hiring of Alain Vigneault as the 21st coach in team history there was some skepticism from the fanbase about what exactly he would bring to the team. Yet, upon his arrival he immediately earned the love and trust from the fanbase with his whacky quotes, giving the team's youth a … Continue reading The Honeymoon Phase is Over and AV is Serious
Part of the Game?
Chirping is a part of hockey, as much as fighting; however; there are times when both can go too far. For someone that cannot skate backwards, I do my fair share of chirping. Believe me, there will be some after this weekend. I have one co-worker who is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, and one … Continue reading Part of the Game?
8 Game Recap: Don’t Be Fooled, This Team is Bad
When the 2021 NHL season was announced, Philadelphia Flyers fans were incredibly eager for another season to begin. After being one of the better teams in the entire NHL during the 2019-20 season, the Flyers had finally won a playoff round for the first time in 8 years, and were one win away from heading … Continue reading 8 Game Recap: Don’t Be Fooled, This Team is Bad
Coming Out: One Year Later
A year ago today I made an announcement that changed the trajectory of my psudo-professional career forever- I came out as a gay man to the online hockey community that I've been apart of for almost a decade. It was a decision that I went back and forth with for a few months. I wasn't … Continue reading Coming Out: One Year Later
End of an Era in Lehigh Valley
Ever since the Phantoms relocated to Lehigh Valley to start the 2014-15 AHL season, there have been a few mainstay players that have been with the team since the beginning. At the end of the 2018-19 season the team parted ways with forwards Chris Connor and Colin McDonald, who were with the team since 2015. … Continue reading End of an Era in Lehigh Valley
A Prison of His Own Making
Admittedly, I am not a big fan of the Beatles. I mean they were certainly talented and have a place in music history, but their music just never did it for me. I know that statement alone will probably garner a ton of negative reaction. Perusing through my Twitter timeline, there are a lot of … Continue reading A Prison of His Own Making
I’m Not Angry, I’m Disappointed
Well, this certainly isn't how I expected this season to go. The Flyers have opened the 2021 campaign 3-2-1, but the way they've been playing tells a much darker story than their record shows at face value. The Flyers have already taken two 6-1 losses, and the most recent one against the Bruins just felt … Continue reading I’m Not Angry, I’m Disappointed
Perhaps A Little Hextall is in Order
The Flyers lost, badly, to the Boston Bruins on Friday night. In what can only be called an embarrassment, the Flyers lost 6-1, and Carter Hart gave up six goals. Six. SIX. It was horrifying to watch, and judging by Carter Hart's reaction, it was just as horrifying to play. After the final horn brought … Continue reading Perhaps A Little Hextall is in Order
I’m a First time NWHL Viewer Who is Hooked and Ready to Learn
If this turns into some hockey confessional well then my name is Daniel, and I'm a first time NWHL viewer who is already hooked on the product. I don't really have an excuse for never watching the NWHL before. Outside of it being not easily accessible on TV and I'm someone who is a novice … Continue reading I’m a First time NWHL Viewer Who is Hooked and Ready to Learn
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