"Great moments are born from great opportunity" said Herb Brooks before one of the most memorable hockey games in American history. 40 years ago, a ragtag group of amateur hockey players beat the powerhouse Soviet national team. On the anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, something magical is brewing within the Philadelphia Flyers organization.After hitting … Continue reading Do You Believe in Miracles?
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Columbus Blue Jackets
Entering the league in 2000, the Blue Jackets struggled for much of their first two decades of existence to simply find their footing in the NHL. They didn't make the playoffs for the first time until 2009, and didn't have their first playoff win until 2014. Between being a basement dweller where teams would dump … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Columbus Blue Jackets
The Cost of Flyers Hockey in 2020
I have been waiting for news of the NHL starting back up for months. Being able to work from home has left me able to stalk Twitter, Instagram and the NHL website more frequently. When the news broke that training camps would start on July 13th with games beginning on August 1st, I was giddy … Continue reading The Cost of Flyers Hockey in 2020
Sorry Flyers Fans, But John Tortorella Should Win NHL Coach of the Year
They say honesty is the best policy. It is better to deal with difficult conversations and uncomfortable truths by taking them on head-on rather than using a tactic of ignoring and avoiding confrontation. I have to come right out and say it; even though it will surely be difficult to digest what is sure to … Continue reading Sorry Flyers Fans, But John Tortorella Should Win NHL Coach of the Year
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were L.A. Kings
A franchise that famously flubs their playoff appearances with early exits, the Los Angeles Kings finally won the Stanley Cup in 2012, 45 years after their founding. Even though some of the top stars in NHL history have suited up for the Kings over the years, their postseason struggle forced them to shake up their … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were L.A. Kings
Morgan Frost’s Future Depends on the Fate of Nolan Patrick
When the 2019-20 season started, there was supposed to be a logjam at center. Nolan Patrick was supposed to come in and take the third line center role to continue to build on a solid finish to the previous season, and Morgan Frost was supposed to make the jump to the NHL after much fan … Continue reading Morgan Frost’s Future Depends on the Fate of Nolan Patrick
Hayes has Hart, More Awards to Come
The Philadelphia Flyers Team Awards will be handed out this week. Kevin Hayes snagged the first one, picking up the Hart Memorial.
The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever
A Black Ace. A term used to describe NHL players added during the post-season roster expansion. Typically consisting of an organization's top AHL players, they can sometimes be the top prospects whose junior or collage career has come to an end. Typically speaking, rarely do any of these callups ever find their way into the … Continue reading The Black Aces, More Important Now Than Ever
Oskar Lindblom is Cancer Free!
In what can only be described as the best news of 2020, the Philadelphia Flyers announced today that Oscar Lindblom is cancer free. They posted the following video of Oskar ringing the bell on the teams official Twitter. https://twitter.com/nhlflyers/status/1278742954736320512?s=21 When the Flyers win the Cup and dedicate it to Oskar, there will be a cheesey … Continue reading Oskar Lindblom is Cancer Free!
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are special when it comes to players. They are known for building a core and running with a group of players for long periods of time. Almost a quarter of the players that have ever suited up for the Wild have played in at least 150 games. With the kind of dedication, … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Minnesota Wild
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