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Are John Tortorella’s Antics Too Much?

After the Philadelphia Flyers took their fifth consecutive loss to the Islanders on Monday night, head coach John Tortorella gave a heated postgame presser as his team is about to play themselves out of a playoff spot they've held onto for most of the season. Bryan Hayes from TSN had a feature this morning where … Continue reading Are John Tortorella’s Antics Too Much?

Potential Salary Cap Problems Brewing For The Flyers

It feels like the first time in a long, long time that the Flyers don't have salary cap problems. Because... well.. it is. But that feel good momentum may not last beyond the 2024 offseason. They’ve got some decisions looming that will impact the financial situation pretty dramatically, so let's explore what lies ahead for … Continue reading Potential Salary Cap Problems Brewing For The Flyers

If the Flyers Miss the Playoffs, They’ve Got No One to Blame but Themselves

The 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers season was supposed to be that of a rebuilding team. An expected bottom-ten finish and another miserable viewing for the fans. But that hasn't been the case. The team exceeded all expectations set forth for them and have held on to a playoff spot for a vast majority of the season. … Continue reading If the Flyers Miss the Playoffs, They’ve Got No One to Blame but Themselves

The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Mar. 19 – Mar. 24)

Welcome to The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report!    This 10th and final regular season edition for the 2023-2024 season covers the period that was in the CHL and BCHL from Saturday March 9th – Sunday March 24th. WHL (Western Hockey League)  Carson Bjarnason #64 (G) – Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) SEASONGPWLSOMINSSHSAVGAASAV%2023-2024    46242222670144313093.01.907 (Mar. 9) The … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Mar. 19 – Mar. 24)

Fedotov, Kolosov and Ersson: The New Philadelphia Flyers’ Goaltending Outlook

It has been a wild ride for the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2023-24 season. And no position highlights that quite like their goaltending. At one point it looked like they had a bulletproof duo with Carter Hart and Sam Ersson, which was among the league's best tandems during December. The Hart gets arrested and Ersson … Continue reading Fedotov, Kolosov and Ersson: The New Philadelphia Flyers’ Goaltending Outlook

Minsk to Philly!

It appears a top Flyers prospect will be making the jump from the KHL to North America. Unfortunately, it is not Matvey Michkov, but rather Alexei Kolosov. Kolosov is a 22-year-old goalie from Belarus who just completed his third season with Dinamo Minsk. He was picked by the Flyers in the third round, 78th overall, … Continue reading Minsk to Philly!

Are the Flyers Playing 4D Chess with Their Rebuild?

The Philadelphia Flyers led by rookie GM Danny Briere have been unafraid to use the word "rebuild" when it comes to the state of the team. But the on-ice product has been much better than originally anticipated, yet that hasn't stopped the front office from using the term "rebuild." And even as they try and … Continue reading Are the Flyers Playing 4D Chess with Their Rebuild?

Could John Tortorella Move to the Flyers’ Front Office?

John Tortorella is closing in on finishing his second season behind the bench of the Philadelphia Flyers and he has come exactly as advertised. A hard-nosed quote machine who knows how to squeeze blood from a stone with his roster. While he's only halfway through the contract he signed with the Flyers and the good … Continue reading Could John Tortorella Move to the Flyers’ Front Office?