The Philadelphia Flyers led by new GM Danny Briere exited the 2023 offseason keeping up their recurring bit of being painfully under-equipped at the center position. Their lack of main roster center depth has been an ongoing problem for years now, and as they wait patiently for Cutter Gauthier to arrive to hopefully alleviate some … Continue reading Flyers’ Battle at Center
Mapping Out the Rebuilding Years Ahead for the Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are revitalizing their rebuilding efforts under new general manager Danny Briere, and that means many more years of lackluster hockey in Philadelphia. Though unlike the Ron Hextall years, the Flyers need to have a plan and an actual itinerary this go-around. Looking ahead and trying to map out the theoretical timeline back … Continue reading Mapping Out the Rebuilding Years Ahead for the Flyers
Top 5: Remaining Questions After the Flyers Offseason
Danny Briere's first offseason at the helm of the Flyers has come and gone, and the overall direction of the Philadelphia Flyers doesn't appear to be any more clear than it was before he went to work. Ideally, he could've jump started a rebuild and streamlined the process with some smart, calculated moves... but that's … Continue reading Top 5: Remaining Questions After the Flyers Offseason
Organizational Needs in the Flyers’ Pipeline
With the 2023 NHL Draft having come to a close, the Flyers' faithful know that at least these next two seasons will be somewhat dreary. But the things to look forward to are prospects, both in the system and those yet to be drafted. We know the big names in the Flyers' pipeline already with … Continue reading Organizational Needs in the Flyers’ Pipeline
Grading Every Flyers Offseason Move
The 2023 Philadelphia Flyers offseason was supposed to bring the winds of change among the roster just as it did the front office. Glamorous trades, a rebuild done properly by the new fan-favorite regime, and no more dumb signings. But now that the dust has settled and the moves have been made, it wasn't quite … Continue reading Grading Every Flyers Offseason Move
Top 5: Flyers Most Likely to Surprise in 2023-24
The 2022-23 season was a bit of a double edged sword for the Philadelphia Flyers. They were still a bottom ten team in the league, but it felt as though they built a foundation to work off of rather than the complete listless ship they've been the last few years. It has set the stage … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Most Likely to Surprise in 2023-24
The Philadelphia Flyers and Russia
What do the Flyers and Russia have in common? To the naked eye, not much. But to the hockey-trained eye, there is much more to unravel. The Flyers, of course, sent the Soviets packing their bags, nearly forfeiting the game in Philly after beating several other NHL teams, until Ed Snider told them they wouldn't … Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers and Russia
Taking Stock of the Flyers’ Organizational Goaltending
For much of their existence, the Philadelphia Flyers were a powerhouse team that could never find a goaltender to match their caliber of play. Now that the team is among the worst clubs in the NHL, they are overflowing with riches in net. There's talent sprinkled in at every level and, while it's a good … Continue reading Taking Stock of the Flyers’ Organizational Goaltending
No Movement/Trade Clauses in the Sports World
We've all been there. A big trade starts being talked about and it looks like the deal is almost done and then nothing happens for a while. We come to find out that one of the players involved in the proposed trade has an NTC/NMC (No Trade Clause or No Movement Clause) and either is … Continue reading No Movement/Trade Clauses in the Sports World
Emil Andrae- The Flyers’ Secret Weapon on Defense
When the Philadelphia Flyers stepped up to the virtual podium during the second round of the 2020 draft and snagged undersized yet super smart left-handed defenseman Emil Andrae 54th overall, it seemed like a typical boom-or-bust mid-round pick. Now three years later and 21 years old, the Swedish defense appears ready to make waves for … Continue reading Emil Andrae- The Flyers’ Secret Weapon on Defense
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