The Philadelphia Flyers underwent a leadership change during the 2023 offseason when Danny Briere was officially given the reins of the organization joined by new president Keith Jones and governor Dan Hilferty. The trio wasn't afraid to openly pander to a beaten down fanbase, and their efforts, backed by their "former Flyer" status have worked … Continue reading Can The Flyers Maintain Their “Culture” Next Season?
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Way Too Early Flyers 2025 UFA/RFA Contract 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 Flyers' front office has promised a bountiful 2025 offseason, but the oasis isn't nearly all it's cracked up to be. Last week, we debunked the … Continue reading Way Too Early Flyers 2025 UFA/RFA Contract Predictions
A Projection of the 2024-25 Flyers Salary Cap
The Philadelphia Flyers have set themselves up to run their 2023-24 roster back in 2024-25 as Danny Briere has pointed towards the salary cap as a reason to not make moves. Now, the cap problems Briere is quick to blame are mainly self-inflicted wounds by Briere himself between retained salary, buyouts and painfully stupid contracts … Continue reading A Projection of the 2024-25 Flyers Salary Cap
Similarities Between the Ron Hextall and Danny Briere Rebuilds
As Danny Briere completes his second draft and free agency at the helm of the Philadelphia Flyers, the greener pastures we were all hoping for after that wretched colostomy bag Chuck Fletcher got fired haven't really come along as expected. Instead of forward progress under a proper rebuild with a light at the end of … Continue reading Similarities Between the Ron Hextall and Danny Briere Rebuilds
Grading Every Flyers Offseason Move
Have you ever been cruising along on the open road and come across a McDonalds while sitting at a stop light? You think to yourself "hmm, I'm a bit hungry and it's been awhile since I've had a Big Mac, I'll stop and get one!" With high expectations you om nom nom that greaseball burger … Continue reading Grading Every Flyers Offseason Move
On Danny Briere, Trust and Proving Himself
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NHL offseason, we had asked whether or not Danny Briere would provide a "good faith" move for the team. Yet as the draft and free agency are in the rearview, we're left with a nearly identical team to the previous season with no new rebuilding pillar in … Continue reading On Danny Briere, Trust and Proving Himself
The Flyers Own 3 First Round Picks in 2025
The Flyers' front office justified their questionable 2024 draft and offseason by hinting towards the light at the end of the tunnel in 2025. As of right now, they've got three first round picks- their own, Colorado's and Edmonton's plus three second round picks- their own, Anaheim's and Columbus'. It's quite the stash for what … Continue reading The Flyers Own 3 First Round Picks in 2025
Why is the Flyers’ “Rebuilding” Strategy Still Complacent Even with Michkov?
The Philadelphia Flyers love to be complacent. It's a trait Ron Hextall brought to the organization that he masked as a "process" then the incompetency of Chuck Fletcher further perpetuated the problem, and when Danny Briere took over, the early parallels with Hextall have been hard to ignore. The months leading up to the 2024 … Continue reading Why is the Flyers’ “Rebuilding” Strategy Still Complacent Even with Michkov?
Making the Case for the Flyers to Trade Up with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Today's draft day! Leading up to the event there have been plenty of rumors of top ten teams shopping their picks and inquiring teams being appalled by the asking price. Specifically, rumors broke Thursday night that the Philadelphia Flyers asked the Columbus Blue Jackets about the availability of pick number four and the cost of … Continue reading Making the Case for the Flyers to Trade Up with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Can the Flyers be Patient and Not Re-sign Travis Konecny Right Away?
The start of the new league year in the NHL is just a week away. That means that players with an expiring contract in 2025 can ink a new deal with their team, and when it comes to the Flyers, all eyes are on 27-year-old Travis Konecny, who is entering the last year of his … Continue reading Can the Flyers be Patient and Not Re-sign Travis Konecny Right Away?