Tag: #hockey

Cutter Gauthier Invited To 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship

Exciting news for Flyers top prospect, Cutter Gauthier, who has been selected to represent Team USA at the upcoming World Championship. The tournament features NHL veterans from around the league, this is the first time fans will see Gauthier truly compete against higher end talent. Cutter Gauthier's invite to play for Team USA is a … Continue reading Cutter Gauthier Invited To 2023 IIHF World Hockey Championship

Multiple Flyers Are Changing Their Jersey Numbers

Going into next season some Philadelphia Flyers are changing up their jersey numbers. Noah Cates, who wore #49 last season, will switch to #27 for the 2023 season. Morgan Frost will keep his #48 jersey for another year. No more getting confused with who is who between the two. Another exciting change to be expected … Continue reading Multiple Flyers Are Changing Their Jersey Numbers

Philadelphia Flyers Interested in Bringing Ron Hextall Back?

On Friday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Ron Hextall has been relieved of his duties as General Manager. Why does this matter for the Philadelphia Flyers? Well, Hextall is looking for a job, it would be no surprise if the Flyers brought him back. According to Tony Androckitis, following the news of Hextall being … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Interested in Bringing Ron Hextall Back?

In Defense of Tuuka Rask, and the Flyers, too

The President's Cup winning Boston Bruins were eliminated last night. Normally I would be doing a dance of joy (OK, part of me still is), but since the Flyers face the same fate this evening, my joy is tempered. I logged into my social media accounts a bit late this morning, dreading the end of … Continue reading In Defense of Tuuka Rask, and the Flyers, too

Have a Little Faith

The last time the Flyers won a playoff series was in the 2011-12 season. I have heard that sentence, or some variant of it, so many times since the 2020 playoffs started that I have lost count. If it were a drinking game, I would spend my days and nights comfortably numb. I have also … Continue reading Have a Little Faith

9 Game Review #8: 6 Game Edition (Thanks, Coronavirus)

The rapid spread of the coronavirus has put a halt to life as we know it. Countries have are on lockdown. All non-essential facilities have closed. The highly contagious illness has caused the cancellation or postponements of conferences, concerts, and sports leagues, with the NHL being just one of many leagues to immediately cease their … Continue reading 9 Game Review #8: 6 Game Edition (Thanks, Coronavirus)

9 Game Review #7 – Philly is Flying to the Playoffs

Coming into this stretch of games, the Philadelphia Flyers played pretty well coming out of the bye week and All-Star Break to keep themselves in the thick of the playoff race. However, the past nine games saw the Orange and Black face a true make-or-break set of games, with most of their matches coming against … Continue reading 9 Game Review #7 – Philly is Flying to the Playoffs

9 Game Review #6: Steamrolling into the Second Half

After what was by far their worst stretch of hockey during the 2019-20 season, the Philadelphia Flyers knew that they were at rock bottom. Things could only get better, and they would have to if they wanted to be playing for the Stanley Cup come April. They faced a daunting road with matches against some … Continue reading 9 Game Review #6: Steamrolling into the Second Half