Scott Laughton broke into the NHL as a teenager back in 2012-13 and has been a regular member of the Philadelphia Flyers’ lineup basically ever since. For the first time in his 601-game career, things seem to be getting dicey regarding his future with the Orange and Black. The 30-year-old forward is coming off of
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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
In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded coaching staff to improve special teams or finding a bench boss who can energize the team. This emphasis on effective coaching has led front offices
We’re less than three months away from the 2024-25 NHL regular season, meaning that the reality of Matvei Michkov in a Philadelphia Flyers uniform is not too far away. All we’re left with now is speculation, which has brought about some discussions on how the 19-year-old will perform in his rookie campaign. Some people worry
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have extended the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract extension. The Philadelphia Flyers missed the playoffs and sealed the fate of three other teams when they pulled their goaltender in an attempt to win,
The NHL has announced that Philadephia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has been suspended for two games and will receive a $50,000 fine after refusing to leave the game after being ejected on March 9. While the Flyers were trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 halfway through the first period, referees Wes McCauley and Brandon
At long last, the Philadelphia Flyers had their point streak come to a close. They were defeated by the Nashville Predators 4-2 after a late go-ahead goal that put away the game. With the Flyers being handed their first regulation loss in December, what were some takeaways? Flyers Finally Pay for Poor Third Period Even
The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a solid start just over a quarter through the 2023-24 season, but their status as a rebuilder might make some hesitant to call their early success legitimate. Through their first 10 games from the 2020-21 season through the 2022-23 season, they had a combined record of 18-7-5, but an
The Philadelphia Flyers collapsed against the Anaheim Ducks with a 7-4 loss at home despite having the better of the play through a decent portion of the game. In an ugly final score, what were some takeaways from the defeat? Flyers Could Explore Alternative Backup Options For the Flyers, there are very few benefits in
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has already created some drama this season with some of his coaching decisions. To put it bluntly, he is not being truthful about how he will run the team. Frost is an Annual Scapegoat For the second season in a row, Morgan Frost appears to be Tortorella’s golden ticket
When the Philadelphia Flyers hired John Tortorella to be their head coach before the start of the 2022-23 season, it was a move that showed an obvious culture change, considering his hard-nosed style. Although this is a narrow assessment of him, it is still true that he demands accountability and consistency from his players. Related:
Entering his second season with the team, Tortorella, the current Flyers’ head coach, might be in for the long haul, which is backed up by quite a few reasons. It seems as though this is a sentiment shared throughout the organization. Tortorella Did His Job in Year One Tortorella was hired last season with the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators have multiple bids from interested buyers, but a group making recent waves includes a Hollywood celebrity arguably bigger than Ryan Reynolds. Are the Philadelphia Flyers making multiple subtractions before they add players? Will the NHL respond to Connor McDavid’s plea for a best-on-best tournament? Finally, which coaches
John Tortorella has never wavered from his own personality. He brings unrelenting fire, passion, and (sometimes overly) brutal honesty behind the bench. The Philadelphia Flyers hired him to force players out of their comfort zones and breathe life back into an organization that lost it somewhere along the line. Joel Farabee and Travis Sanheim recently
The Philadelphia Flyers played their best hockey of the 2022-23 season in the 10 games following the NHL Christmas pause. They got star efforts from Travis Konecny and Kevin Hayes while the perception of head coach John Tortorella seemed like it was improving within the fan base. However, the world of the Flyers took an
Philadelphia Flyers discourse regularly focuses on arbitrary terms of classification for roster construction strategy that rarely encapsulate the state of any organization. Large portions of the fan base have called for a long-term rebuild focused on acquiring young talent to succeed years down the line. Some people want a process in the same vein as
The Philadelphia Flyers suffered home losses against the Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars in weekend matinees and a pair of road losses during the week. Boone Jenner’s overtime goal lifted the Columbus Blue Jackets to their second victory over the Orange and Black in less than a week’s span on Tuesday night. The Flyers limped
As you might have heard, John Tortorella is back in Columbus. He wasted no time talking about the Blue Jackets and their poor start to their season. Tortorella held court at Nationwide Arena on Thursday morning before the Flyers’ morning skate. Towards the end of the availability, the topic of the Blue Jackets’ poor start
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