Flyers have a tricky decision to make regarding the future of Nolan Patrick

Nolan Patrick is a free agent this upcoming offseason. The Philadelphia Flyers can negotiate with caution as Patrick, and a new agent, recalibrate. Once a player declares eligible for a draft, they’re automatically hoping that their draft spot lands a favorable contract. That’s part of what makes a trending topic out of a first-round player […]

Three reasons why the Flyers missed the playoffs in 2020-21

Following the regular-season finale, the Philadelphia Flyers address the media regarding their performance and upcoming offseason. Following a victory against the New Jersey Devils, capping a troublesome 2020-2021 season, the Philadelphia Flyers reflected on their performance. Finishing sixth in the Mass Mutual Eastern Division is an underachievement. Before the first game of the season, many […]

Philadelphia Flyers team awards: A closer look at the winners & runners up

It’s the end of the Philadelphia Flyers 2020-2021 season. Which players were recognized for their efforts in the team awards? The annual team awards announcement took place before the Philadelphia Flyers began their season finale. Finishing sixth in the Mass Mutual Eastern Division, the Flyers had their ups and downs this season. Starting the season […]

Suspending Flyers’ Gostisbehere Highlights NHL Nepotism

The NHL Player Safety committee has suspended the Philadelphia Flyers’ Shayne Gostisbehere for two games, highlighting leaguewide nepotism. As the Pittsburgh Penguins put the finishing touches on the Philadelphia Flyers, a moment of frustration sparked controversy throughout the league. Mark Friedman, formerly on the Flyers roster this season, was shoved from behind after scoring an […]

Flyers are unable to make Brian Elliott’s 500th start a night to remember

The Philadelphia Flyers couldn’t execute in Brian Elliott‘s five-hundredth career start, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Last night, the Philadelphia Flyers scored seven on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tonight, the Penguins returned the favor. Through two periods, the Flyers battled the Penguins. They nearly tied the game on two occasions. Twice, Philadelphia trailed Pittsburgh by a […]

Instant analysis: Flyers sign Olle Lycksell to ELC

According to CapFriendly, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Olle Lycksell to a two-year entry-level contract worth $875K AAV. Lycksell was a sixth-round pick back in 2017 and is now 21 years old. He spent his 2020-21 campaign in the SHL, playing for Farjestad after a promotion from their junior squad Linkoping. He scored 21 […]

The Lyon king: What we learned as the Flyers seal season-series against the Pens

Alex Lyon earns his first victory and Jakub Voracek reaches a new milestone as the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 7-2. It is incredible what happens when the Philadelphia Flyers carry the puck into the offensive zone instead of routinely dump-and-chasing. Most of the seven goals scored against the Pittsburgh Penguins in tonight’s 7-2 […]

Flyers Need to Reset Their Technique and Evolve Past Dump and Chase

The Philadelphia Flyers used the dump-and-chase method to limited success over the last decade. The philosophy needs a makeover. Possession is nine-tenths of the law. The influence to shift the paradigm is controlled by who possesses the power. Usually, to wield power, a complete evolution must happen. Previously, I criticized Michel Therrien in detail. His […]

Instant analysis: Carter Hart to miss the rest of 2020-21 campaign with MCL sprain

It’s been a frustrating year for Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart and it will ultimately end in very fitting fashion. The 22-year-old will miss the remainder of the season with an MCL sprain, the team announced on Thursday morning. Hart has been out of action since April 15th with a knee injury. This in itself […]

Young guns give Flyers a silver-lining in otherwise frustrating loss to Devils

The Philadelphia Flyers lose to the New Jersey Devils, 6-4. Rookies contribute, providing hope as this season comes to a finish. For the second time this season, an opponent snapped a double-digit losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers. It doesn’t get any more Philadelphia than that. First, the Buffalo Sabres end an eighteen-game losing streak […]

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