The Philadelphia Flyers’ biggest need both prospect-wise and on their current roster seems pretty obvious. The center core here, on the surface, is weaker compared to most teams in the NHL. But does that really matter for someone like young phenom Matvei Michkov? And is that really the case? Let’s talk about it. Top Wingers
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Entering the third season of a four-year contract, 33-year-old enforcer Nicolas Deslauriers is what he is for the Philadelphia Flyers at this point. He loves to fight, hit, and won’t back down to anyone. With that being said, the Flyers should consider scaling back his involvement in 2024-25. The Flyers Played Much Worse with Deslauriers
On July 25, 2024, 27-year-old Travis Konecny signed what is now the biggest contract in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers: eight years, $70 million ($8.75 million average annual value)—it comes with trade protection and will begin in 2025-26. On the surface, it is objectively one of the worst deals handed out by any team
In this edition of our Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors report, we look at some bad news about 22-year-old goaltender Alexei Kolosov, what Garnet Hathaway had to say about the Flyers following his recent contract extension, and which prospects will be representing the Orange and Black for Team Canada in the 2024 World Junior Summer
After a press conference where Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Danny Briere didn’t really give up too much information, there was one thing he made abundantly clear—nothing is off the table for him leading up to the 2024 NHL Draft. Some other things he also mentioned? Drafting a center, and taking the best player on
The 2024 NHL Draft is getting closer than ever, starting on June 28 at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picking 12th, again in the first round with either the 31st or 32nd pick, and some more throughout the class, the Philadelphia Flyers have some big decisions to make. Amid a rebuilding project, they should take
In the history of the Philadelphia Flyers, there might not be a more universally hated figure than former general manager (GM) Chuck Fletcher, who was with the team from 2018-2023. Looking back on it, it seems as though he did a great job of setting up the GM who replaced him: a beloved Danny Briere.
The ownership of the Philadelphia Flyers has endured heavy criticism after a disastrous fall from grace over the past three seasons. However, Comcast Spectacor, led by CEO and franchise governor Dan Hilferty, provides an incredible advantage to the newly-constructed front office led by President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones and general manager (GM) Danny Briere.
Keith Jones is still finishing up his broadcasting duties during the Stanley Cup Final, but Danny Briere has already made his first major splash as general manager (GM). He moved Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a three-team trade that also included the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the 22nd-overall pick, two
The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery came and went without the momentous break that fans of the Philadelphia Flyers hoped for. The Chicago Blackhawks will get the opportunity to draft Connor Bedard after a tortuous twist of fate reminiscent of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft when the Flyers missed out on a chance to pick Patrick
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start
Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end in 1992. There were also plenty of moves on this date including one player announcing his retirement and another coming of out his to get back on the ice. A Change on Long Island Bill Torrey was
Throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, the Flyers had quite an offensive core on their roster. They had many key players who made a difference in their lineups, such as James van Riemsdyk, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, and Jeff Carter among others. Related: Worst Free Agent Signings in NHL History One guy who always