We go from Calgary to Sunrise, Florida. Again, we're looking at who the Flyers should've taken instead of who they did. This one was a bit easier than 2000. Although there weren't any superstar names available for us this year, we could've had a really good draft. First Pick: Round 1 Pick 27 (27) Original … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2001
Was Re-Signing Elliott the Right Move?
News broke early Saturday morning that the Flyers re-signed 35-year-old goaltender Brian Elliott to a one-year, $1.5 million extension. Gearing up for his fourth season in Philadelphia, the backup posted a 2.87 goals against average and .899 save percentage in 31 games during the 2019-20 season. While Elliott was the predictable option, there were a … Continue reading Was Re-Signing Elliott the Right Move?
About Those Johnny Gaudreau Trade Rumors
As the 2020 NHL draft and free agency is breaking on the horizon, the NHL trade rumor mill is in full force. One of the more baffling rumors that have emerged in the past few days revolves around Johnny Gaudreau coming home to his childhood team the Philadelphia Flyers. On a podcast hosted by former … Continue reading About Those Johnny Gaudreau Trade Rumors
Using Comparables to Predict Carter Hart’s Next Contract
Even though the biggest question for the Flyers in net for the 2020-21 season is who will backup starting goalie Carter Hart, who is entering his third professional season, The Philadelphia Flyers are going to start feeling the heat elsewhere in the crease as the 22-year-old is due is first NHL contract extension during the … Continue reading Using Comparables to Predict Carter Hart’s Next Contract
Flyers Redrafts: 2000
Hindsight is always 20/20 isn't it? We've all seen redrafts and thought about who we should've picked instead of that guy we actually picked. Well, the Flyers are no different. We've had our fair share of steals and busts. I want to look back at the drafts since 2000 and see who the Flyers missed … Continue reading Flyers Redrafts: 2000
A King and His Prince: Why Lundqvist Should Backup Carter Hart Next Season
As the 2020 NHL buyout window opens, one of the biggest names to potentially highlight the soon-to-be team-less player list is 38-year-old New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. He's in the last year of a seven-year, $59.5 million, which breaks down to $8.5 million per season. With his play declining and the emergence of 24-year-old … Continue reading A King and His Prince: Why Lundqvist Should Backup Carter Hart Next Season
A Deep Dive Into the Options for the Flyers’ Defense
As we all wait for the NHL offseason to pick up with the draft and free agency on the horizon, Flyers fan patiently wait to see what changes lie ahead after a second-round playoff elimination. One of the most intriguing situations the Flyers have on their hands is the state of the defense. As The … Continue reading A Deep Dive Into the Options for the Flyers’ Defense
Top 5: Gritty Moments of Year 2
Gritty celebrates his second birthday today and that means it's time to look back on the year he's had. Last year, Gritty took the world by storm when the big orange mascot was debuted by the Flyers organization, and has been a popular figure on social media ever since. With a year full of new … Continue reading Top 5: Gritty Moments of Year 2
Top 5: Flyers’ Biggest Offseason Needs
Another Philadelphia Flyers season is in the books and for the first time in eight years they made it to the second round of the playoffs, but after a rough series with the Islanders, it's clear change is still needed. There's an air about this team that feels special. Even though there were a lot … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers’ Biggest Offseason Needs
Top 5: Landing Spots for James Van Riemsdyk
What do you do with a 31-year-old hockey player on a massive contract who isn't very good at hockey anymore? No, seriously, what do you do? James Van Riemsdyk is still due to make $7 million a season for three more years, all while his play continues to decline, posting his third consecutive season his … Continue reading Top 5: Landing Spots for James Van Riemsdyk
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