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 […]

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. […]

Flyers Prospects: Tyson Foerster is starting to heat up with the Phantoms

The Flyers’ recent first-round draft picks are making headlines. First, 2019 first-round pick, Cam York, made news by signing a three-year entry-level contract. Afterward, 2020 first-round selection Tyson Foerster said “hold my beer!” As we wait to see when York makes his professional debut with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Foerster was leading the Phantoms to […]

Flyers’ Prospect Zayde Wisdom Is Seizing Every Opportunity He’s Given

Zayde Wisdom, the 2020 fourth-round draft pick, has six professional goals in his seven-game professional. He is currently tied with Max Willman to lead the Flyers AHL affiliate, Lehigh Valley Phantoms in goals. Both Phantom players are also tied for third in goals scored in the AHL. Wisdom, who is 18 years old, shouldn’t even […]

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 […]

Instant analysis: Flyers sign Alex Lyon to one-year deal

With free agency rapidly approaching, the Flyers are wasting no time in scrolling through their to-do list. Alex Lyon and a deal was the next item on the agenda, with Philadelphia signing him to a one-year deal worth $700k. Lyon is now 27-years-old and has been with the organization since going undrafted in 2016. Probably […]

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 […]

Flyers’ Joel Farabee looking to make the most of round-robin games

The Flyers’ red-hot 2020 season has been a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. With the encore about to resume, it’s easy to forget about the progress of guys swimming beneath the surface. One player who took a giant leap this season was 2018 first-round pick Joel Farabee. The Flyers called him up on October […]

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