Two of the brightest young stars in hockey today aren't even in the NHL. Jesse Puljujarvi of the Edmonton Oilers and Lias Andersson of the New York Rangers both have something in common- a grievance with their NHL clubs. Jesse Puljujarvi is a 22-year-old former 4th overall draft pick in 2016 by the Oilers and … Continue reading Puljujarvi and Andersson High-Reward Trade Targets
Niskanen and Braun Key for Defenseman Playoff Experience
As we all patiently wait for the NHL playoff to start sometime at the end of July, it's time to assess the Flyers roster as they gear up for their first playoff run in two seasons. The forward group has a nice mix of veteran and youth presence, but the blue line, is a bit … Continue reading Niskanen and Braun Key for Defenseman Playoff Experience
Top 5: Best Draft Classes
The NHL draft is unlike any other is sports. Talent can come from anywhere. Maybe the first overall pick is a bust; maybe the seventh round pick becomes a superstar; The real barometer for how good a draft was is the high-level talent it produces. Some years provide tremendous amounts of depth, while others you're … Continue reading Top 5: Best Draft Classes
Oskar Lindblom: To Skate or Not to Skate?
In case you were living under a rock, Oskar Lindblom joined the Flyers at the Skate Zone Tuesday for a voluntary skate. All of social media was abuzz. The well wishes and Oskar love quickly turned to debate....was it safe for Oskar to skate? Was he risking his life to be on the ice? While … Continue reading Oskar Lindblom: To Skate or Not to Skate?
Worst Flyers Moment….Ever
With everyone home on lockdown, there have been a ton of polls on Twitter recently. Pick three candy bars, what is the best movie on this list, and so on and so forth. The one that caught my eye and kept my attention asked Twitter "What was the worst Flyers Moment, Ever?" There were tons … Continue reading Worst Flyers Moment….Ever
Nine Years Later- The Trades
Nine years ago today, the Flyers made two trades within minutes of one another. Those trades effectively blew up the Flyers, as well as the internet. Mike Richards, then Captain, and Jeff Carter were traded to Los Angeles and Columbus, respectively. Carter eventually ended up in LA with Richards, after raising a huge fuss about … Continue reading Nine Years Later- The Trades
Who Get’s the Call to Join the Hall? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020
This week, the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) selection committee will be meeting to select the 2020 class of inductees into the HHOF. With safety precautions due to COVID-19 still firmly in place, this year the committee will be meeting virtually over the two days (June 23 and June 24) to present the cases for … Continue reading Who Get’s the Call to Join the Hall? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Colorado Avalanche
Since their relocation from Quebec in 1995, The Colorado Avalanche have more-often-than-not been a competitive hockey club. With two Stanley Cups in 1996 and 2001, and the current squad a perennial playoff team, It is no surprise the team sifts through talent in order to find the magic key for their next Stanley Cup. … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were Colorado Avalanche
Robby Fabbri is the Blueprint for Samuel Morin
When the St. Louis Blues stepped to the podium at the 2014 NHL draft and selected forward Robby Fabbri 21st overall, it looked like they had a star in the making. Just 123 games into his NHL career he tore his ACL in February of 2017. Seven months later when he made his return to … Continue reading Robby Fabbri is the Blueprint for Samuel Morin
Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Rangers
Established in 1926, the New York Rangers hold the distinction of being one of the NHL's original six teams. Over nine hundred players have dawned the iconic blue sweater since their inception and it's pretty safe to say you can't recall all of them, right? Number 5- Mike Knuble Mike Knuble started his career in … Continue reading Top 5: Players You Forgot Were New York Rangers
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