With the NHL officially returning to play, I have some free advice to give to my fellow Flyers fans as the chase for the Stanley Cup begins: Try to act like you have been here before. With all of the excitement of the return to play after an absence of sports due to COVID-19, it … Continue reading What is with the Hate for Nate Thompson?
The Best and The Worst- Bruins vs Flyers
With hockey back up and running at full speed, it was time for the Flyers to start fighting for playoff positioning against the three best teams in the Eastern Conference. First up on the list was the Presidents Trophy winning Boston Bruins. The Flyers should know this team from their long and storied histories together … Continue reading The Best and The Worst- Bruins vs Flyers
Thank You Gary Bettman
My hatred of Gary Bettman is well known, so much so that I am sure my friends are considering that I have suffered a serious head injury. I am not a fan of anything Bettman has done to the NHL, at least up until Covid 19 shut the NHL down. Why do I hate Gary … Continue reading Thank You Gary Bettman
Predicting the 2020 NHL Award Winners
The end of a typical NHL season is usually hallmarked by 3 events: the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL draft, and the NHL Awards, which recognize the game's top players. However, as we all know, this is not a typical NHL season, as it was interrupted by the global coronavirus pandemic in March. As a … Continue reading Predicting the 2020 NHL Award Winners
The Best and The Worst- Exhibition Game
We finally have NHL hockey back....sort of! With the majority of the league back and divided into two hub cities for the next month or so, it was time for the teams to start getting their skates under them and get back into the swing of things. What better way to get back into NHL … Continue reading The Best and The Worst- Exhibition Game
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Islanders
Once an unbeatable dynasty to whatever they are today, the Islanders certainly have a unique history. Spending every year since 1983 trying to regain their former glory in their dump of an arena, the unfortunate souls that have suited up in the array of ugly jerseys is over 500 players long. They would probably rather … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Islanders
Hart’s Road Woes Will Be Put to Test in Playoff Bubble
One of the most intriguing storylines of the Philadelphia Flyers 2019-20 season was the Jekyll and Hyde play of sophomore goalie Carter Hart. Taking a look at his numbers from a glance tells the tale of an above average NHL goaltender. Posting a 2.42 goals against average and .914 save percentage in 43 games, would … Continue reading Hart’s Road Woes Will Be Put to Test in Playoff Bubble
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most storied franchises in NHL history. With six Stanley Cups to their name and almost 100 years of history to sift through, there are certainly players you forgot played in Chicago. Number 5- Dan Cleary Best known for his decade-long tenure with the Detroit Red Wings where he … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Chicago Blackhawks
Top 5: Most Likely Flyers Expansion Picks
Now that the newest NHL franchise has a name, the Seattle Kraken, their impending debut starts to feel real. The team will debut during the 2021-22 season and the expansion draft will take place in the summer of 2021. The Vegas Golden Knights, the most recent expansion team, became the best expansion team in NHL … Continue reading Top 5: Most Likely Flyers Expansion Picks
Who Made the Cut? Analyzing the Flyers 31-man Roster
As NHL teams across the league head to their respective hub cities, playoff rosters are being announced. The Flyers released their roster, which was mostly status quo, with a few surprises. One of the name noticeably left off the list is forward Carsen Twarynski. The 22-year-old made his NHL debut during the season and played … Continue reading Who Made the Cut? Analyzing the Flyers 31-man Roster
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