As the shakeup of the Philadelphia Flyers front office continues, the two pillars already in place are interim GM Danny Briere and head coach John Tortorella. The two have displayed a unified front since Briere took over and have mirrored their messaging about the road ahead for the Flyers and what we can expect from … Continue reading How Much Power Does John Tortorella Hold?
The Importance of Danny Briere Executing His Offseason Plan
Now that Chuck Fletcher's been removed from the Flyers' front office and former fan favorite Danny Briere has been named interim GM, it has blossomed hope anew that the organization may finally be on a different path. Though the momentary feeling of relief the change has brought is about to be pushed to the limits … Continue reading The Importance of Danny Briere Executing His Offseason Plan
Pros and Cons of the Flyers Acquiring Alex DeBrincat
As the 2022-23 NHL regular season comes to a close, some teams are gearing up for the playoffs while others start crafting their battle plans for the offseason. For the non-playoff teams, it's all about the breadcrumbs being dropped about potential trades and free agent rumors, and even on day one of the offseason, there … Continue reading Pros and Cons of the Flyers Acquiring Alex DeBrincat
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 4/17
How the Flyers’ top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
I Did Tankathon 100 Times
With the Flyers locked in with the seventh-best lottery odds, it was time to use every non-playoff team fan's favorite tool: Tankathon's draft lottery simulator! I did it 100 times so you don't have to, but I'm sure you're gonna do it as many times as it takes to get the Flyers the first pick. … Continue reading I Did Tankathon 100 Times
Philadelphia Flyers Interested in Bringing Ron Hextall Back?
On Friday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Ron Hextall has been relieved of his duties as General Manager. Why does this matter for the Philadelphia Flyers? Well, Hextall is looking for a job, it would be no surprise if the Flyers brought him back. According to Tony Androckitis, following the news of Hextall being … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Interested in Bringing Ron Hextall Back?
Keep, Buyout or Trade Tony DeAngelo
Chuck Fletcher's "aggressive retool" approach to the 2023 offseason started and ended with acquiring defenseman Tony DeAngelo from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for three draft picks. Needless to say that experiment hasn't panned out and the future of the 27-year-old defenseman is in limbo. If only someone could've predicted that this guy wasn't going … Continue reading Keep, Buyout or Trade Tony DeAngelo
Deal or No Deal- Would you Make This Trade? Carter Hart Version
The Philadelphia Flyers stand at the precipice of the unknown heading into the 2023 offseason. Danny Briere hasn't been afraid to use the word "rebuild" as he takes over as interim GM and it has sparked conversation as to who exactly is on the chopping block this summer. The biggest problem with a Carter Hart … Continue reading Deal or No Deal- Would you Make This Trade? Carter Hart Version
Top 5: Positive Flyers Takeaways from 2022-23
Despite the endless turmoil that has enveloped the Philadelphia Flyers, the 2022-23 season was filled with positive building blocks despite the fact they're still a bottom-ten team in the league. It was the unofficial first step in their newly declared "rebuild" and sets a very interesting tone moving forward. Number 5: Goaltending For a franchise … Continue reading Top 5: Positive Flyers Takeaways from 2022-23
Top 5: Negative Flyers Takeaways From 2022-23
The 2022-23 season brings split feeling when talking about the Philadelphia Flyers. Both Chuck Fletcher and Dave Scott got removed from the organization, and the on-ice product, while still underwhelming, showed that there might actually be a solid foundation here. Though pushing the minor miracles to the side and looking at the franchise on a … Continue reading Top 5: Negative Flyers Takeaways From 2022-23