John Tortorella has shut down the topic of captaincy every single time it's been brought up since he arrived in Philly, with his answers getting saltier every time somebody works up the courage to ask him at a press conference. Despite his indifference to handing out a "C", his culture-based rebuild is being constructed almost … Continue reading It’s Time for the Flyers to Hand Out More “A’s”
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Just How Bad are the Flyers’ Power Play Struggles and How to Fix It
In case you've been living under a rock for the last... well... handful of years, the Flyers' powerplay has been pretty bad. At the Christmas break, they sit dead last in the league with a measly 10.6% success rate. If this pace holds, it'll be their third consecutive last place finish on the man advantage … Continue reading Just How Bad are the Flyers’ Power Play Struggles and How to Fix It
Could the Flyers Be Getting a New Head Coach?
Ever since the first rumors about John Tortorella coming to Philly, there have been whispers about Torts wanting a managerial role. Tortorella is under contract for two more years after this season, but could it be his last behind the bench? If it is, then who are some candidates to take over as bench boss … Continue reading Could the Flyers Be Getting a New Head Coach?
Keep or Trade: Rasmus Ristolainen
Rasmus Ristolainen is one of the more polarizing figures currently on the Philadelphia Flyers' roster. His physical style of play appeases to a certain crowd, and his lapses in judgment frustrate another. Nevertheless, rumors have emerged that teams may have come calling about the availability of Ristolainen ahead of the trade deadline in March. The … Continue reading Keep or Trade: Rasmus Ristolainen
Keep or Trade: Travis Konecny?
The Philadelphia Flyers are rebuilding... or at least they claim they are. For most teams, a rebuild would revolve around trading main roster players for future assets in the form of picks and prospects, and while Danny Briere and the Flyers did a little bit of that in the 2023 offseason, they left a few … Continue reading Keep or Trade: Travis Konecny?
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Prospect Stock Report 12/18
How the Flyers’ top prospects are trending each week in Lehigh Valley
Top 5: Flyers with the Best All-Star Chance
The NHL All-Star game is a convoluted mess that very few fans or players care about, but the NHL insists on making it a spectacle every year with tweaks intended to make it relevant and hip to the jive, as the kids say. Each division has 11 players, one player the league names from each … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers with the Best All-Star Chance
Flyers Prospects Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk Split Decision for Team Canada at 2024 World Juniors
Philadelphia Flyers 2023 NHL Draft picks, Denver Barkey unfortunately did not make the cut and Oliver Bonk will be representing the orange and black at the 2024 World Junior Championship for Team Canada.
Way Too Early 2024 Flyers RFA Contract Extension Predictions
With the Philadelphia Flyers icing a younger and younger lineup, one of the new balls they need to juggle is a fresh batch of restricted free agents every summer. The 2024 class features two key players, one surprise riser, and a few depth guys with various statuses in the eye of John Tortorella. With the … Continue reading Way Too Early 2024 Flyers RFA Contract Extension Predictions
Keep or Trade: Scott Laughton
The Flyers drafted Scott Laughton 20th overall in 2012, and after years of marinating in the AHL with limited NHL ice time, he became a full-time roster member in 2017-18 and has been a highly respected depth forward ever since. His 30th birthday comes around in May of 2024 and he's got an additional two … Continue reading Keep or Trade: Scott Laughton
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