It’s that time of year again! The Brotherly Puck Awards are here! All members of the Brotherly Puck and Brotherly Pod staff were given a vote, and from those results Twitter polls were crafted so you, the Brotherly Puck fans, could weigh in too! Mike Knuble Most Improved Player Award Staff Vote- Carter Hart Fan … Continue reading Fourth Annual Brotherly Puck Awards
Pros and Cons of a Full Teardown and Rebuild
The rebuild versus retool argument has raged for months in Philadelphia stemming from a mid-season interview when owner Dave Scott talked about a "blank check." After a few more months of miserable hockey, the idea of turning this around in one offseason by throwing boatloads of cash at underwhelming free agents seems like even worse … Continue reading Pros and Cons of a Full Teardown and Rebuild
Serge Bernier: The First Flyers Draft Pick
Some of the draft picks throughout Philadelphia Flyers' history that are most memorable, for good or bad, are Bobby Clarke being picked 17th overall in the second round, Peter Forsberg selected sixth overall, Mel Bridgman, who is the only first overall pick selected by the Flyers, and James van Riemsdyk and Nolan Patrick, being the … Continue reading Serge Bernier: The First Flyers Draft Pick
The Flyers Roster, but Everyone’s Under 25
Prospects have been a fan favorite talking point for Flyers fans for almost a decade now. When Ron Hextall, now famous snake oil salesman, showed up and convinced the fans to believe in his "process" prospect became the talk of the town. Though with the benefit of hindsight, most were tragically underwhelming. Now that current … Continue reading The Flyers Roster, but Everyone’s Under 25
Flyers Historically Bad Special Teams in 2021-22
The Philadelphia Flyers and struggling on special teams go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's been years since the Flyers were a nightly threat on the powerplay or boasted a lights out penalty kill, but things fell to historic lows during the 2021-22 season when multiple coaches and a rotating cast of players failed … Continue reading Flyers Historically Bad Special Teams in 2021-22
Deal or No Deal- Would You Make This Trade? Vol. 5
Ah, the offseason. The Philadelphia Flyers are now the embodiment of the Spongebob meme when Squidward is in cold dark house all sad watching Spongebob and Patrick, in this case representing the teams in the NHL playoffs, frolicking outside. As we patiently wait for the draft and free agency to come around, fans are keeping … Continue reading Deal or No Deal- Would You Make This Trade? Vol. 5
Report: Mikyla Grant-Mentis Signs with Beauts
As the Premier Hockey Federation offseason gets underway, players are starting to sign deals for the 2022-23 season. With the salary cap now at $750,000, some teams are using the funds to their advantage. Enter the Buffalo Beauts, who, according to Chris Johnston, reportedly signed former 2020 MVP Mikyla Grant-Mentis to a one year, $100,000 … Continue reading Report: Mikyla Grant-Mentis Signs with Beauts
Fletcher’s “A Little Bit of Both” Approach is Actually the Right Answer
When Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher took the stand for his end-of-season press conference, he touched on various topics. Mike Yeo will not return as coach, Samuel Morin's retirement, and giving us a sneak peak about what kind of offseason to expect this summer. When asked about the direction he would be taking, Fletcher … Continue reading Fletcher’s “A Little Bit of Both” Approach is Actually the Right Answer
My Team
The 2021-22 Flyers season has come to a close. I have watched every game. I get it, this has been a difficult season, one that started with so much hope. The additions of Cam Atkinson, Ryan Ellis, Risto and Keith Yandle to the roster had me, and many Flyers fan, looking forward to spring, with … Continue reading My Team
Philadelphia Flyers Need to Offer Sheet Matthew Tkachuk
The Calgary Flames have a sticky situation brewing when it comes to their 2022 offseason. Three key forwards on their roster, Matthew Tkachuk, Johnny Gaudreau and Andrew Mangiapane all need new contracts after monster seasons. Matthew Tkachuk is the crown jewel of the three. At 24 years old, he's recorded 40 goals and 100 points … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Need to Offer Sheet Matthew Tkachuk