2024 was a miserable year for Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers. With the exception of Matvei Michkov making the jump to North America early, it was a year filled with one disaster after another. But 2025 has been a sneaky good year for Briere, who had more than a bit of doubt cast about … Continue reading Danny Briere’s 2025 Flyers GM Report Card
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What Happens if the Flyers Don’t Do Anything During the 2025 Offseason?
The Philadelphia Flyers love the path of least resistance. It's a gimmick Ron Hextall brought to the table back in 2014 when he took over, and has been inherited by both Chuck Fletcher and Danny Briere since. Briere especially put that on display in 2024 when they did virtually nothing during the offseason, and it … Continue reading What Happens if the Flyers Don’t Do Anything During the 2025 Offseason?
For the First Time, Danny Briere has Earned Some Confidence as Flyers GM
The Philadelphia Flyers led by GM Danny Briere were active at the trade deadline collecting future assets for Scott Laughton and Andrei Kuzmenko. It was a bit of a sigh of relief after things were starting to get a bit tense after the 2024-25 season started to sour on the ice. The movement at the … Continue reading For the First Time, Danny Briere has Earned Some Confidence as Flyers GM
What Happens Next if the Flyers Actually Sell at the Trade Deadline?
The countdown to the NHL trade deadline is sitting at just about three weeks and the rumors around the Flyers are starting to pick up. In the fallout of the Frost/Farabee trade, Scott Laughton and Rasmus Ristolainen are also on the block and could find themselves new homes on March 7. But for the Flyers, … Continue reading What Happens Next if the Flyers Actually Sell at the Trade Deadline?
Why the Mikko Rantanen Trade was So Frustrating for Flyers Fans
"Making trades is hard," the classic battle cry from the Chuck Fletcher-era, and largely encompasses the last 15 years of Flyers hockey in general. Unfortunately, nobody ever told every other general managers in the league that trades have to be difficult. So when Friday night rolled around and the Colorado Avalanche dealt their star forward … Continue reading Why the Mikko Rantanen Trade was So Frustrating for Flyers Fans
Flyers “Losing” Trades May Be the Winning Strategy
After a very quiet 2024 offseason where Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers didn't do much of note, a turbulent start to the 2024-25 season has raised some questions about the path forward. We looked at some early trade deadline predictions already, and came to the same conclusion with most of them- between sub-par play, … Continue reading Flyers “Losing” Trades May Be the Winning Strategy
Are the Flyers Playing 4D Chess with Their Rebuild?
The Philadelphia Flyers led by rookie GM Danny Briere have been unafraid to use the word "rebuild" when it comes to the state of the team. But the on-ice product has been much better than originally anticipated, yet that hasn't stopped the front office from using the term "rebuild." And even as they try and … Continue reading Are the Flyers Playing 4D Chess with Their Rebuild?
Philadelphia Flyers: Productive 2024 NHL Trade Deadline Breakdown
The Philadelphia Flyers had a busy trade deadline week under new GM Daniel Briere. They made four moves, adding depth and draft picks. Trading away Sean Walker, acquiring Ryan Johansen and a 2025 first-round pick. Also trading for Erik Johnson to provide experience and stability. Denis Gurianov was added from Nashville for depth. Additionally, they retained salary for a draft pick in the Noah Hanifin deal. Overall, the Flyers made moves to address current needs while considering future needs.
Flyers’ Prospect Denver Barkey Signs Three-Year, $913,000 Entry-Level Contract
The Philadelphia Flyers signed their 2023 third-round draft pick, Denver Barkey, to a three-year, $950,000 entry-level contract. Barkey, an 18-year-old center playing for the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League, has had an outstanding season, leading his club in all categories. He expressed excitement and honour joining the Flyers, fulfilling a childhood dream.
Flyers’ 2022 NHL Draft Pick Alex Bump Showing Promise and Encouraging Fan Antics
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Alex Bump, known for his speed, stirring of the pot and feeding off fan energy, has had eventful years since being drafted in 2022. Traded between teams, leaving Vermont, jumping on the boards to being middle fingered. Bump has found a supportive coach, Pat Ferschweiler, at Western Michigan while he aims to become a well-rounded player and be a part of the New Era of Orange in Philadelphia.
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