COVID-19 is a real kick in the knackers. The Flyers were the hottest team in the NHL. They suffered through injuries and illness and played really good hockey. Carter Hart looked like the Vezina Trophy candidate we all expected. The offense was rolling to the tune of having averaged just under four goals per game […]
Read more "Empty rinks and the Flyers hoisting the Cup? Why not?"The Philadelphia Flyers are playing really good hockey lately. Head Coach Alain Vigneault finally has the Flyers playing at a level that is playoff-worthy. They currently sit in the eighth playoff position prior to tonight’s game where they host the seventh seed, Columbus Blue Jackets. That will bee followed up with an away game in […]
Read more "Flyers offense is heating up at the right time as playoff push begins"“Under the Flyers Microscope” is a featured column from Philly Sports Network focusing on the play of a Flyers prospect in one particular game. This week, the attention is on German Rubtsov and his NHL debut. Former first-round selection, German Rubtsov, has been an interesting Philadelphia Flyers prospect to follow. Since being drafted, expectations for […]
Read more "Under the Flyers Microscope: German Rubtsov vs. New Jersey Devils"“1, 2, 3, 4” isn’t just a part of “Knock Knock” by Mac Miller heard in Philadelphia after a Flyers victory. It resembles the Philadelphia Flyers offense exactly in their home opener at the Wells Fargo Center against the visiting New Jersey Devils. The Flyers cracked Cory Schneider’s code in the second period and continued […]
Read more "The Hat Trick: How Hart & the Flyers shutout the Devils"Tonight, the Philadelphia Flyers head back to the Wells Fargo Center to host the New Jersey Devils in their first home game of the NHL season. After a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks in Prague, the Flyers have the momentum heading into this game. Philadelphia’s powerplay came alive against the Blackhawks and Travis Konecny […]
Read more "Spying On The Saboteur: Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils"Finally, hockey is back home in South Philadelphia. The proud orange clad fans can’t wait to see their beloved Flyers take the ice in their home opener, in a rivalry game against the New Jersey Devils. Both teams split their season series last year, but the good thing is the Flyers are 28-17-6 all-time in […]
Read more "Four Keys To A Successful Home Opener Against Wayne Simmonds And The Devils"It’s time to get serious, and serious about Carter Hart winning the Calder Trophy. There’s no way around it, Carter Hart has rejuvenated an otherwise stagnant franchise, and breathed life into this Flyers organization. He’s doing so with his stellar play, and with stuff like this… Me when people told me “Carter Hart isn’t ready […]
Read more "Carter for Calder: How does the Flyers phenom rank among previous award winners?"It was announced Thursday afternoon that the Philadelphia Flyers had loaned Carter Hart to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Chuck Fletcher sent out a release that same afternoon and stated: “With a full week off the ice due to the NHL bye week and All-Star breaks, we would like Carter to continue getting […]
Read more "Did the Flyers make the right call loaning Carter Hart back to Lehigh Valley?"The secret is out. The cat’s out the bag. Whatever metaphor you want to use for it, Carter Hart has arrived. Not only has he arrived, but he kicked down the door on the way in, went to the fridge, grabbed a beer, and sat down in your dad’s favorite recliner. Ok, enough with the […]
Read more "Breaking down Carter Hart’s first 10 games for the Flyers"The Philadelphia Flyers still have a few games left in the month of December, but it’s never too early to look into the future and see how their opponents stack up over the coming January month. The Flyers play 13 games, 6 away and 7 at home, in the first month of the new year. […]
Read more "January could be the toughest month yet for the Flyers"