What’s the Real Erik Gustafsson up to These Days?

On October 12, 2020 the Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a contract. But alas, this was not the same Erik Gustafson that was with the Flyers organization from 2009 to 2014. So while there is an imposter on the current roster, what has the OG-ustafsson been up to since his days with the … Continue reading What’s the Real Erik Gustafsson up to These Days?

Top 5: Best Trades By Organization- Philadelphia Flyers

Making trades is an everyday occurrence in the NHL. Most are run-of-the-mill deals that go under the radar and are forgotten to time. Others are more prolific. Sometimes an organization hits a home run and it defines a generation of hockey, so let's take a trip around the NHL and find the best trades by … Continue reading Top 5: Best Trades By Organization- Philadelphia Flyers

Top 5: Ron Hextall Mistakes

Ron Hextall once lived fondly in Philadelphia Flyers lore as the goaltender that fought and hit people with his stick. That all changed when he was named the eighth general manager in Flyers history on May 7, 2014. What happened over the next four-and-a-half years was a stalled "process," lots of drafting, and a mediocre … Continue reading Top 5: Ron Hextall Mistakes

Philadelphia Flyers State of the Union

The 2019-20 Philadelphia Flyers season told a story of growth and resilience. When the season started the team had a fresh, reinvigorated feel under new head coach Alain Vigneault and fresh faces Kevin Hayes, Matt Niskanen, and Justin Braun. The team was shaky out of the gate until tragedy struck in December when forward Oskar … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers State of the Union

Top 5: Biggest Questions Still Facing the Flyers

As we enter the doldrums of the NHL offseason with the fireworks from the draft and free agency starting to stagnate, it's time to take stock of the Philadelphia Flyers. Unfortunately, there isn't much to dissect as far as additions go. That leaves plenty of room to highlight the questions still facing the Flyers roster … Continue reading Top 5: Biggest Questions Still Facing the Flyers

What Happens to the Salary Cap if Seattle Takes James Van Riemsdyk?

The Seattle expansion draft is on the horizon and it has many fans puckering their butts as to what the outcome will be. To make a very long story short, the Flyers will probably protect seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender. By that standard, they will probably protect Claude Giroux, Kevin Hayes, Travis Konecny, … Continue reading What Happens to the Salary Cap if Seattle Takes James Van Riemsdyk?

What is the Plan for the Defense?

The NHL entry draft and free agency have come and gone and the Flyers remained mostly silent through the entire week. While there may not be any glaring needs at forward, the Flyers still have not addressed the retirement of Matt Niskanen yet. Chuck Fletcher delivered two press conferences where he seemed rather nonchalant about … Continue reading What is the Plan for the Defense?

One Last Plea for Patrik Laine

Well, the week of the NHL entry draft and free agency has come and gone and Chuck Fletcher decided to hibernate early this year. With only newly-signed defenseman Erik Gustafsson in tow, it's been a very quiet offseason so far for the Philadelphia Flyers. One player they have been linked to is 22-year-old Finnish sniper … Continue reading One Last Plea for Patrik Laine