Sam Ersson's lacklustre performance in goal is not (fully) his fault, even though he does not look good on paper. Granted, he had not played in nearly twenty days prior to his season debut in Texas. Going long stints of not getting games in, with Carter Hart taking over priority. However, John Tortorella has confidence in Ersson, ie: starting on Saturday against Pittsburgh, in a non-back-to-back situation. His play has distractedly improved but at the beginning of the season, things were scarce.
Keep or Trade: Sean Walker
29-year-old right-handed defenseman Sean Walker, who the Flyers acquired over the offseason as part of the three-team Ivan Provorov trade, has been a surprising positive during the start of the season. He's a pending unrestricted free agent, and with the Flyers in a supposed rebuild, he could be a hot commodity at the trade deadline. … Continue reading Keep or Trade: Sean Walker
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 12/4
How the Flyers’ top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Nov. 15 – Nov. 30)
Welcome to The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report! This 4th edition for the 2023-2024 season covers the period that was in the CHL and BCHL from Wednesday November 15th – Wednesday November 30th. WHL (Western Hockey League) Carson Bjarnason #64 (G) – Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) SEASONGPWLSOMINSSHSAVGAASAV%2023-2024 18810110275735163.33.901 (Nov. 17) The Brandon Wheat Kings hosted … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Nov. 15 – Nov. 30)
Toronto Maple Leafs Plagued With Injuries, Sean Walker Peaking Interest?
Maple Leafs’ GM Brad Treliving may have to call Flyers’ GM Danny Briere because after 2024 the defensive core of the Leafs will be shot. Six of Toronto’s eight defensemen will be unrestricted free agents with one restricted free agent. That may seem far away but in the present day, the Leafs’ blueline has been flagged with injuries. Sean Walker and Rasmus Ristolainen may be two great additions to an original six club in a blockbuster trade even before the NHL Trade Deadline.
Should the Flyers Pursue William Nylander?
The Philadelphia Flyers have taken a hard pivot from their original rebuilding stance they preached heading into the season, trying their best to win games even at the expense of ice time for the prospects. If they're serious about winning games, it means all avenues of improvement need to be explored during the 2024 offseason, … Continue reading Should the Flyers Pursue William Nylander?
The Christmas Road Trip Looms
Dating back to the 2014-2015 NHL season with head coach Craig Berube, the Flyers have a fun family tradition. The tradition of getting smoked for Christmas every year during the West Coast road trip. With a combined record of 3-20-4 during the past seven Christmas road trips, things haven't been very Merry. The team will … Continue reading The Christmas Road Trip Looms
Noah Cates Out 6-8 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Philadelphia Flyers defensive forward Noah Cates, is expected to be out for six to eight weeks. That timeline would have him returning in mid-to-late January.
Rebuild’s Off. Now What?
On Monday during his meeting with the press, head coach John Tortorella delivered an eyebrow-raising quote when talking about rookie defenseman Egor Zamula. "I'm not going to keep putting someone out there because we need to develop him when it may affect the outcome of a W or L." -Tortorella Refusing to play young players … Continue reading Rebuild’s Off. Now What?
Egor Zamula, the Learning Process and One-Off Prospects
The Philadelphia Flyers' blueline is getting healthier as veterans Marc Staal and Rasmus Ristolainen returned from injury last week. But the downside to their arrival is they've come at the expense of 23-year-old Egor Zamula, who is in his first full season as an NHLer. Zamula has played in 17 games with a goal, four … Continue reading Egor Zamula, the Learning Process and One-Off Prospects
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