Flyers in Desperate Need of a Top Center

For whatever reason, the need for a legitimate center has gone unchecked in Philadelphia for years. Signing Kevin Hayes for seven years in 2019 was about the extent of the work Chuck Fletcher has put into seriously addressing the hole. Over the last few seasons, he's attempted to fill it with multiple depth forwards like … Continue reading Flyers in Desperate Need of a Top Center

List of All Chuck Fletcher Trades in Philadelphia

Chuck Fletcher took the helm of the Philadelphia Flyers on December 3, 2018, and has been crafting his vision for the club ever since. The bulk of the changes he's made has come via trade, and there's been a lot of them, 17 in total. Some were undoing his predecessors' mistakes, others were putting his … Continue reading List of All Chuck Fletcher Trades in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Flyers Failed Claude Giroux

"The Flyers go as the captain goes" has been a phrase long uttered in Philadelphia. Claude Giroux has single handedly put the team on his back more than a few times during his 15-year stint in orange and black, but as the 2022 NHL trade deadline looms and the Flyers are almost 20 points out … Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers Failed Claude Giroux

Options with Rasmus Ristolainen and the Flyers Right-Handed Defensemen

The Flyers have worked themselves into an interesting situation with 27-year-old upcoming unrestricted free agent Rasmus Ristolainen. They gave up a king's ransom for the defenseman last offseason as part of their overhaul, but the team has ultimately fell flat and will now have to make a decision on the fate of Ristolainen that will … Continue reading Options with Rasmus Ristolainen and the Flyers Right-Handed Defensemen

Pros and Cons of Buying Out JVR

Philadelphia Flyers forward James Van Riemsdyk has aged about as well as a half-eaten apple in the sun. As his 33rd birthday approaches, his fate will be one of the more interesting questions the Flyers face this summer, but there doesn't seem to be one cut-and-dry answer. Each option has pros and cons that could … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Buying Out JVR

The Good, Bad and Ugly Flyers Trades From CapFriendly’s Armchair GM Tool

There are few things more fascinating in this world than Flyers fans suggesting trades. Thanks to CapFriendly's Armchair GM tool, fans can make make roster moves and trade scenarios and share them with the world. So I dug through some of the suggested trades and found some absolute gold. Below are some of the best, … Continue reading The Good, Bad and Ugly Flyers Trades From CapFriendly’s Armchair GM Tool

Keep, Sell and the Untouchable Few: Assessing the Flyers Roster Ahead of the Trade Deadline

The Flyers stand at the precipice of the unknown and could very well be staring down the barrel of a long-term rebuild, whether they want to admit it or not. The work begins at the trade deadline for the Flyers and will continue throughout the offseason, but right now it's about taking stock figuring out … Continue reading Keep, Sell and the Untouchable Few: Assessing the Flyers Roster Ahead of the Trade Deadline

What Would be a Reasonable Rebuild Length for the Flyers?

After a press conference by Chuck Fletcher and Dave Scott that was the talk of the town, one of the big takeaways from the event was that a rebuild is seemingly off the table. The Flyers are focused on putting a competitive team in the ice as soon as possible, which may or may not … Continue reading What Would be a Reasonable Rebuild Length for the Flyers?

NHL22 IIHF Women’s Worlds Update Review

As the Olympics grow near, the Women's Worlds IIHF roster release is finally here! It's an update that's been teased for over a month that will bring some of the best women's hockey players in the world to the virtual stage. It's the first time in NHL video game history full rosters were added. Hockey … Continue reading NHL22 IIHF Women’s Worlds Update Review