Tag: Flyers

Comparing the 2023-24 Flyers to the 2017-18 Flyers

May 7, 2024 will be the 10th anniversary of the Flyers naming Ron Hextall as their general manager. He was tasked with rebuilding the team after the Paul Holmgren era went off the tracks. His attempted rebuild went wrong from just about every possible angle, and now, 10 years later, there is a new rebuilding … Continue reading Comparing the 2023-24 Flyers to the 2017-18 Flyers

Samuel Ersson Finding His Confidence Again, Possessing “The Right Type of Arrogance”

Sam Ersson's lacklustre performance in goal is not (fully) his fault, even though he does not look good on paper. Granted, he had not played in nearly twenty days prior to his season debut in Texas. Going long stints of not getting games in, with Carter Hart taking over priority. However, John Tortorella has confidence in Ersson, ie: starting on Saturday against Pittsburgh, in a non-back-to-back situation. His play has distractedly improved but at the beginning of the season, things were scarce.

Keep or Trade: Sean Walker

29-year-old right-handed defenseman Sean Walker, who the Flyers acquired over the offseason as part of the three-team Ivan Provorov trade, has been a surprising positive during the start of the season. He's a pending unrestricted free agent, and with the Flyers in a supposed rebuild, he could be a hot commodity at the trade deadline. … Continue reading Keep or Trade: Sean Walker

Toronto Maple Leafs Plagued With Injuries, Sean Walker Peaking Interest?

Maple Leafs’ GM Brad Treliving may have to call Flyers’ GM Danny Briere because after 2024 the defensive core of the Leafs will be shot. Six of Toronto’s eight defensemen will be unrestricted free agents with one restricted free agent. That may seem far away but in the present day, the Leafs’ blueline has been flagged with injuries. Sean Walker and Rasmus Ristolainen may be two great additions to an original six club in a blockbuster trade even before the NHL Trade Deadline.

Report: Danny Briere ‘Eager’ To Make Moves To Build Foundation For The Future

General manager Danny Briere is more than willing to take action to set the foundation for the Flyers future, according to TSN Insider Darren Dreger. The Flyers continue to "listen on basically every position — not every player, but every position.”

Philadelphia Flyers; Prospects Eligible For 2024 World Junior Championship

The Philadelphia Flyers intend to be well represented between U.S.A. and Canada, while distributing their young talent between multiple rosters — In the coming years, expect to see more and more Flyers prospects make their way to the World Juniors. For now, let’s analyze which Flyers are eligible and who those young studs might be:

38 Years Later: Remembering Pelle Lindbergh’s Remarkable and Tragic History

38 years ago, today, the terrible news of a 26-year-old Swedish goalie silenced both the sports world and the city of Philadelphia, forever. Before the tragic morning of November 10, 1985, it felt like nothing could go wrong for the Philadelphia Flyers and Pelle Lindbergh who was playing at the top of his game, he … Continue reading 38 Years Later: Remembering Pelle Lindbergh’s Remarkable and Tragic History

Edmonton Oilers In Desperation Mode, Carter Hart Attracting Attention?

Almost 6 months ago, the Philadelphia Flyers were all over trade talks during the summer. Including between the pipes. General manager Danny Briere was and still is willing to listen on anyone and that includes Carter Hart. All though no offer was good enough for Danny Briere to bite and the Flyers kept Carter Hart in goal.

31 Players Still Missing From the NHL 24 Alumni Rosters

The EA Sports’ NHL Alumni Teams have always felt like a work in progress, and for the first time since the series added an alumni roster section a handful of years ago, there were actually quite a few notable additions to the game for NHL 24. Dominik Hasek, Patrik Elias, Phil Esposito and Roberto Luongo … Continue reading 31 Players Still Missing From the NHL 24 Alumni Rosters