A heartfelt response Before answering a question about how the pausing of the league schedule has impacted his team, the Flyers GM took a moment to recognize the ridiculously tough work and tremendous efforts that all in the medical field are currently displaying. “Well before I answer that question, I want to acknowledge the obvious […]
Read more "Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher provides updates on injuries, prospects & more"On this week’s episode, the guys do a little role playing. Joined by 97.5 the Fanatic’s producer Nathaniel Marlowe, and friend Matt Hoagland, the guys play Gary Bettman and give you their plan as to what they would do if the season started back up in two different scenarios. The group also discusses what they’ve […]
Read more "Pod Street Pub: Let’s Play Gary Bettman"The Chuck Fletcher era in Philadelphia began on December 3rd of 2018. He was tasked with cleaning up the mess that Ron Hextall left in his wake. While it wasn’t a complete disaster, there was absolutely work to be done. From a few glaringly bad contracts, to an NHL roster that had been all-but neglected […]
Read more "Chuck Fletcher Hitting all the Right Notes"There is no question that the Philadelphia Flyers have been especially dominant at home. If the Flyers played every game at home, Carter Hart would be up for the Vezina Award at the end of this season. That isn’t the case and is the thesis for such a stark contrast behind his success at home […]
Read more "Flyers Need a Veteran Backup Goaltender in 2020-2021"After four seasons at Western Michigan University, right-winger Wade Allison has signed an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. “The Professor,” in the 2020-2021 season will be on the same AHL roster with David Kase and Maksim Sushko with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Allison played 26 games this season and scored 23 points. It was […]
Read more "Instant Analysis: Wade Allison Signs Flyers ELC"Yesterday afternoon, Claude Giroux video called into a conference call with Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal, and Marc Staal on behalf of Sportsnet. After many of us were teased with snippets on Twitter of this fun call, the video was finally released later last night. If you don’t have the time to watch the full half-hour, […]
Read more "Claude Giroux remains positive, speaks about the NHL season’s fate"For anyone who has kept up with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019-2020, it isn’t a surprise when you hear “the Flyers are so much better at home.” There isn’t a shadow of a doubt the Orange and Black have been lethal in Philadelphia. For as great as the Flyers are at home (25-6-4), no one […]
Read more "Home Ice Advantage was key for the Flyers in 2019-20 campaign"Throughout his coaching career in the NHL, Alain Vigneault has been the head coach for four different teams. He isn’t a stranger to greatness. This 2019-2020 season with the Philadelphia Flyers isn’t an anomaly by any stretch. One thing is constant with Vigneault: quality. His quality in coaching reflects the quality of the relationship he […]
Read more "Flyers’ Vigneault Is An Elite NHL Coach"After four seasons of college hockey at Ohio State University, Tanner Laczynski has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Headed into the 2020-2021 season, he will be on the same AHL roster with Morgan Frost and German Rubtsov in Lehigh Valley. Laczynski played 36 games this season tallying 34 points. This was […]
Read more "Instant Analysis: Tanner Laczynski Signs Flyers ELC"Awarded annually to the NHL forward that demonstrates the most defensive skill is the Frank J. Selke Award. The Professional Hockey Writers’ Association vote in a poll after the NHL regular season. Over history, this trophy has been awarded 35 times to 23 different players. Most recently, Ryan O’Reilly of the St. Louis Blues earned […]
Read more "5 Reasons Why Flyers’ Couturier Should Win Selke Award"