As the season gets underway, us Flyers fans may be wondering "are my Flyers going to storm into the playoffs and finally win this year?”. Well, I can definitely say that I have been wondering that myself, and I want to know some thoughts from all the lovely people who read Brotherly Puck. So, what … Continue reading New Season, New Expectations!
Dear Toronto Fans,
Hockey is a business. I get that, really I do. Players come, players go, it is the nature of the beast. I am fine with that....most of the time. There have been some trades that cut deep. Rick Tocchet. Danny Briere. And yes, I know that Briere was a compliance buy out, not a trade, … Continue reading Dear Toronto Fans,
Morgan Frost is the Odd Man Out
As the 2021 preseason starts to wrap up the Flyers roster is becoming more clear. There aren't many surprises within the lineup but there is one noticeable player that is missing from the projected top-12 forwards and that's 21-year-old sophomore forward Morgan Frost. Frost, who suited up for 20 Flyers games last season ended the … Continue reading Morgan Frost is the Odd Man Out
In-Division Games Could Prepare the Flyers for the Playoffs
When the Flyers 2019-20 season came to an end with a less-than-stellar playoff series against the New York Islanders it brought a new reality to the team. It was a mix of emotions ranging from excitement of reaching the second round for the first time in eight years to frustration after clearly not giving their … Continue reading In-Division Games Could Prepare the Flyers for the Playoffs
Flyers Redrafts: 2003
Here we are, the prized 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Going from Toronto, Ontario all the way to warm Nashville, Tennessee. This draft really needs no introduction. It's considered one of, if not, the best draft in the history of the NHL and Bobby Clarke did okay. He hit on our two most important picks, but … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2003
Limit Your Expectations for Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom
It's been a quiet offseason on the Philadelphia Flyers front. That silence was due in part to the fron toffice banking on some of their returning stars to pick up some of the load instead of looking outside the organization for help. Right now, forwards Oskar Lindblom and Nolan Patrick are both expected to return … Continue reading Limit Your Expectations for Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom
In-Depth Breakdown of the Flyers Bottom Six
As the Philadelphia Flyers 2021 season breaks on the horizon, it's time to take stock of a situation that is growing increasingly more interesting as training camp nears. The Flyers bottom six has been a hotly debated topic throughout the offseason. Who should or shouldn't be there, what kind of players they need to succeed, … Continue reading In-Depth Breakdown of the Flyers Bottom Six
Samuel Morin at LW is an Ingenious Gamble
In one of the more baffling move that has come out of the Philadelphia Flyers in recent memory, Chuck Fletcher has announced that 25-year-old, 6"7 defenseman Samuel Morin will convert to left wing for the 2021 season. Morin, who missed almost the entire 2019-20 season after suffering a second torn ACL, has been skating in … Continue reading Samuel Morin at LW is an Ingenious Gamble
Top 5: Daniel Esche’s Favorite Articles of 2020
2020 has finally come to an end! Even though the world completely fell apart, it was a big year for Brotherly Puck's second season of existence. Personally, I wrote 125 articles, mainly to keep myself busy during the pandemic and hopefully as a momentary distraction for all of the readers. With so many pieces to … Continue reading Top 5: Daniel Esche’s Favorite Articles of 2020
Flyers Have to Convince Seattle to Take JVR at All Costs
Now that the 2021 NHL season is on the horizon, the key dates for next offseason are being hammered out. One of the most looked forward to events is the expansion draft as Seattle finally prepares to enter the league. As of right now, the expansion draft is scheduled for the 21 of July, and … Continue reading Flyers Have to Convince Seattle to Take JVR at All Costs