Why Couturier’s Selke Win Matters: The Link Between the Selke Trophy and the Stanley Cup

It’s official. Thursday evening, the NHL announced that Sean Couturier of the Philadelphia Flyers won the Frank J. Selke Award for the 2019-20 season.  The award recognizes the forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive aspects of the game.  Faced with stiff competition for the award with perennial nominees and former winners Patrice … Continue reading Why Couturier’s Selke Win Matters: The Link Between the Selke Trophy and the Stanley Cup

Yet Another Roadblock For Samuel Morin’s Return

When Philadelphia Flyers head coach Alain Vigneault took to the virtual podium for his end-of-season interviews, he touched upon the future of the roster, with one of his most interesting comments revolving around defenseman Samuel Morin. He said the expectation is for the 6"7 25-year-old to start the season with the Phantoms and get 50-60 … Continue reading Yet Another Roadblock For Samuel Morin’s Return

Top 5: Crazy Trade Scenarios That Could Actually Happen

The offseason is on the horizon and that means the winds of change are on their way. Even though Chuck Fletcher stayed mum about potential improvements during his end of season press conference, after the Flyers tasted the second round for the first time in eight years and exposed some serious weaknesses doing so, it's … Continue reading Top 5: Crazy Trade Scenarios That Could Actually Happen

The Best and the Worst-Flyers vs Islanders Round 2 Series

Well, all good things must come to an end. After dispatching the Montreal Canadians in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Flyers were slated to play the New York Islanders in what was set to be another tough defensive series. The Flyers struggled to play their style of hockey against the Canadians and … Continue reading The Best and the Worst-Flyers vs Islanders Round 2 Series

Does Signing Torey Krug Make Sense for the Flyers?

It feels like just yesterday Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug was breaking into the NHL. A product of Michigan State University, Krug was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2012 and signed with the Bruins as an undrafted free agent. He became a staple for the Bruins during the 2013-14 season and has … Continue reading Does Signing Torey Krug Make Sense for the Flyers?

Top 5: Potential Landing Spots for Shayne Gostisbehere

With the 2020 NHL playoffs in the books and the winds of change starting to blow as the offseason draws near, the Philadelphia Flyers roster may start to look a little different. The front runner to be dealt away is defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. Returning from a knee injury that derailed his season, he was given … Continue reading Top 5: Potential Landing Spots for Shayne Gostisbehere

The Thrill of Victory and Agony of Defeat: Another Chapter in the Flyers Rebuild is Complete

Another chapter closes in the Flyers ongoing rebuild as they were eliminated from the playoffs by the New York Islanders in seven games. Even though they didn't win the big one this year, a failed attempt is a crucial part of the learning process. The average age of the Philadelphia Flyers is 26.8, which is … Continue reading The Thrill of Victory and Agony of Defeat: Another Chapter in the Flyers Rebuild is Complete

A Year In Review and a Glimpse of the Future

This is my first article for Brotherly Puck, and to those unfamiliar with my work, be prepared to hate me.  Just when you thought Dan was angry and negative, here comes this pessimistic POS to the scene.  There's two things I'd really like to address in this article. The first; Should Flyers fans consider this … Continue reading A Year In Review and a Glimpse of the Future

In Defense of Tuuka Rask, and the Flyers, too

The President's Cup winning Boston Bruins were eliminated last night. Normally I would be doing a dance of joy (OK, part of me still is), but since the Flyers face the same fate this evening, my joy is tempered. I logged into my social media accounts a bit late this morning, dreading the end of … Continue reading In Defense of Tuuka Rask, and the Flyers, too