Tag: hockey

Should the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Fire Ian Laperriere?

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have passed the midway point of the 2023-24 season and sit on the outside of the playoff picture with a mediocre 17-16-5-2 record. It has led to the fanbase to start calling for head coach Ian Laperriere to be fired, but is that really the best move to solve the problems … Continue reading Should the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Fire Ian Laperriere?

Examining Cost Effective UFA Targets for the Flyers

Examining big name free agents is always fun, For example, Steven Stamkos, Jake Guentzel, and Sam Reinhart are set to be UFAs this offseason if their respective teams fail to sign them to an extension or facilitate a trade. Instead let's take a look at cheap options for the bottom six, and maybe bottom pair … Continue reading Examining Cost Effective UFA Targets for the Flyers

Ristolainen vs Walker: Who Stays and Who Goes?

As the 2024 trade deadline approaches, the rumors surrounding the "rebuilding" Philadelphia Flyers are starting to gain some momentum. Their top unrestricted free agent right-handed defenseman Sean Walker was expected to be their biggest trade chip on deadline day, but rumors have also emerged suggesting fellow RHD Rasmus Ristolainen may be on the move instead. … Continue reading Ristolainen vs Walker: Who Stays and Who Goes?

The Flyers Shouldn’t Re-sign Nick Seeler

Nick Seeler, now 30 years old, once upon a time was a Chuck Fletcher draft pick back in 2011. It led to their reunion when he signed with the Flyers for the 2021-22 season, then inked a two-year deal in 2022. While his signing was originally a depth move, he has been on the main … Continue reading The Flyers Shouldn’t Re-sign Nick Seeler

2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Defense Predictions

Half of the 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers season is in the books and one of the biggest storylines is how John Tortorella and Brad Shaw have handled the defense. On the whole, everyone is exceeding expectations and have been a big reason the team is having the bigger than expected success they're enjoying. But there's change … Continue reading 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Defense Predictions

Top 5: Flyers Storylines at the Halfway Point of the Season

Half of the 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers season is in the books and it's been an eventful 41 games. They're 21-14-6 and clinging on to the third seed in the Metropolitan Division and have strayed away from their original rebuilding goal, instead opting for a full on hard-nosed, mucking and grinding Tortorella style of hockey and … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Storylines at the Halfway Point of the Season

Rover: Hockey’s Lost Position

The most apparent thing about hockey is knowing that, besides the goalie, there are five skaters on the ice during even-strength play. Those are three forwards consisting of a center and two wingers, one on each side, and two defensemen, one on each side. But what you may or may not know is that there … Continue reading Rover: Hockey’s Lost Position