Why Danny Briere is Unlikely to Join the Flyers Coaching Tree in 2021

The Philadelphia Flyers coaching tree recently welcomed Ian Laperriere. Could Daniel Briere be the next hire to join Laperriere’s committee? Within the Philadelphia Flyers organization, the rumor mill is buzzing. Chaos reigns, especially as the NHL readies itself for the second offseason during the pandemic era. As one additional franchise arrives in the NHL, the […]

Alex Lyon could be the perfect replacement for Felix Sandström on the Phantoms

With playoff hockey in full swing, the Philadelphia Flyers are making moves to remind us that they still exist. Ian Laperriere was hired as the newest head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sunday afternoon. Samuel Ersson signed his entry-level contract Thursday as well. If that wasn’t enough to make you go, “meh,” Felix Sandström […]

How the arrival of Samuel Ersson impacts the Flyers’ goaltender situation

The Flyers made the announcement Thursday afternoon that they had signed Swedish goaltender Samuel Ersson to an entry-level contract. According to CapFriendly.com, the deal is worth $925k for three years. With the signing, the Flyers add even more depth to the goaltending position in North America. Kirill Ustimenko has one year remaining and is coming […]

Philadelphia Flyers AHL Affiliate Relieve Gordon and Huffman

Following an underwhelming Philadelphia Flyers season, General Manager Chuck Fletcher cleans out the Lehigh Valley Phantoms coach staff. Scott Gordon and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are going in separate directions. Today, the Philadelphia Flyers AHL affiliate relieved Gordon of his coaching duties. He’s coached the Phantoms since 2015, developing rotation Flyers players for NHL appearances. […]

Nate Prosser becomes the latest Flyers underdog to steal the hearts of fans

The Philadelphia Flyers ensured that the battle of the turnpike was a successful one by overthrowing the New Jersey Devils in both of their matchups this week. A 3-1 victory was exactly what the Doctor ordered, but it took some help from an unlikely candidate in Nate Prosser. Prior to yesterday’s game, Alain Vigneault shook […]

Will the Flyers look to the Phantoms for Defensive reinforcements?

As the 2019-2020 season started, the Philadelphia Flyers defense had a different look than what we grew accustomed to. When the Flyers visited Prague to take on the Chicago Blackhawks, Philippe Myers was not in the lineup. The first change on defense for Philadelphia was Samuel Morin on October 27th, 2019. It wasn’t until after […]

Photographers favorites: Capturing the emotions of Flyers goaltenders

This edition “Photographer’s Favorites,” is dedicated to the goalie position. My favorite part of capturing a goalie is the ability you have to be a little more creative with each shot. Goalies offer varying qualities that other skaters do not bring to the table. When it comes to gear, tendencies, and game presence, there is […]

AV and Flyers players scout the Canadiens ahead of playoff clash

We’re officially less than 24-hours away from the Philadelphia Flyers’ first official playoff game since April 2018. Excitement is soaring through the roofs of houses across the city after the team rolled through the round-robin without suffering a single loss. Can they keep that up against a very aggressive Canadiens side? Only time will tell, […]

Round-robin proved the Flyers have enough depth to go all the way

When it comes to the playoffs, you’re looking for stars for take over. For someone to step up under the brightest lights. Little did any of us know that it would be the Flyers’ depth stealing the show. If there’s one thing we learned throughout the Flyers’ three round-robin games, it’s that the team may […]

Aube-Kubel’s road to redemption has led to a playoff breakout for Flyers

The Flyers come out of the round-robin undefeated and untainted as the undisputed #1 seed going into the Stanley Cup playoffs. This comes on the back of a dominant 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, where once again, an unexpected hero emerged – Nic Aube-Kubel. This time, it was Nic Aube-Kubel. After spending five […]

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