The 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers' season is just over a week away and it's the most looked forward to puck drop in many years. There are some players with some big expectations to fill that could be make or break for the success of the team. So who's under the spotlight looking for a breakout campaign? … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Breakout Candidates in 2024-25
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Top 5: Flyers Storylines Worth Keeping an Eye On in 2024-25
The 2024-25 NHL season is just around the corner, and as the Flyers return from a very quiet summer, the stagnation leads to some very interesting questions and storylines that will emerge during the upcoming campaign. So what is happening in Flyerland that you should be keeping an eye on? Number 5: Trade Deadline It … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Storylines Worth Keeping an Eye On in 2024-25
2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Defense Predictions
As the 2024 offseason comes to a close, the Philadelphia Flyers managed to keep a vast majority of their roster in tact from the previous campaign, including the entirety of their defense, sans Marc Staal. There's currently seven main roster players under contract (Cam York, Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, Jamie Drysdale, Rasmus Ristolainen, Erik Johnson … Continue reading 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Defense Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Arizona Coyotes
Ah, the Phoenix... er... Arizona Coyotes, The NHL's dumping ground where veterans and albatross contracts go to ride out their careers. The organization has had a predominantly miserable existence from an on-ice perspective since their move to the desert in 1996, which has often led to them being a central trading hub around the league, … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Arizona Coyotes
Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Carolina Hurricanes
When the Hartford Whalers relocated to Carolina and became the Hurricanes in 1997, the Philadelphia Flyers became very friendly with the new club. They weren't in the same division until 2013 and never really had a hot rivalry or legendary game, but from a trade perspective, they were very busy off the ice. 11 trades … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Carolina Hurricanes
Worst to First: Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys
The Philadelphia Flyers have one of the most recognizable logos in professional sports. The "Winged P" has remained largely unchanged since the team's founding in 1967, one of the very few teams that can say they never altered their primary logo in their entire history. And because of that, the Flyers' jerseys are some of … Continue reading Worst to First: Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys
Top 5: Flyers Roster Predictions for 2024-25
The upcoming 2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers season is going to be an interesting one. Danny Briere opted to run back a nearly identical product that overachieved before crashing and burning last season. They do have an ace up their sleeve in Matvei Michkov that is more than likely going to rock the boat in some fashion, … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Roster Predictions for 2024-25
Are the Minnesota Wild a Precursor for the Flyers?
The arrival of Matvei Michkov in Philadelphia has naturally led to fans looking for comparable players to align expectations with. Some landed on Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, a fellow Russian player who took the league by storm upon his arrival. Kaprizov, now 27, has registered 330 points in 278 NHL games. He was 23 … Continue reading Are the Minnesota Wild a Precursor for the Flyers?
Best Flyers By Number: 11-20
1-10 certainly gave us some of the best in Flyers history, but the Teens and Co. have been reliably strong numbers for the Flyers as well, like most hockey clubs. 11- Travis Konecny While some more notable players like Mark Recchi, Tony Amonte, and Patrick Sharp have donned the number, Travis Konecny is my pick … Continue reading Best Flyers By Number: 11-20
Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival
The seventh overall pick in the 2023 has landed in Philadelphia much sooner than anticipated. Matvei Michkov has signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers and join the team for the 2024-25 NHL season. While it's a big win the front office was able to get him to North America two years before originally expected, … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival