Former Philadelphia Flyers prospect, Wyatt Kalynuk, will reportedly sign an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. As I speculated at the beginning of this month, the Blackhawks were a prime target to secure Kalynuk. A team that wouldn’t be playoff eligible without the 2020 bracket expansion signs a much-needed defenseman. It’s no doubt that Chicago […]
Read more "Former Flyers Prospect to Sign ELC With the Blackhawks"A highly regarded defensive prospect is now an NHL free-agent. The Philadelphia Flyers originally had the rights to Wyatt Kalynuk, but thirty days have elapsed since he left the University of Wisconsin. That means that the Flyers window to reach an agreement with Kalynuk has ended, and he can sign with any NHL franchise. He’s […]
Read more "Are the Flyers Still A Potential Home For Wyatt Kalynuk?"Looking back to March 22nd, 2020, I put out a piece highlighting five Philadelphia Flyers prospects that could receive an entry-level contract before the 2020-2021 season. As I toot my own horn on a couple of hits I had, I acknowledge a miss today. In that piece, I stated “contrary to popular opinion, I wouldn’t […]
Read more "Will Wyatt Kalynuk Sign a Flyers ELC?"The game of hockey is constantly evolving. Once upon a time, NHL defensemen got away with playing good defense and little to no offense. Then, these “diamonds in the rough” known as offensive-defensemen began to show up. Now, it’s almost impossible to maintain your job in the NHL as a defenseman if you can not […]
Read more "Flyers Farm Flush with Blueline Point Production"As another hockey season approaches, the Philadelphia Flyers still find themselves among the top five farm systems in the NHL. Though a handful of quality young players will jump to the pro’s this season, there is still plenty of promise spread throughout the NCAA, various Junior leagues, and Europe. Over the next few weeks, we […]
Read more "Flyers Prospects Preview: NCAA"Welcome to “Flyers Prospect Stock Watch” a new monthly/bi-monthly prospect series from Philly Sports Network. This piece is dedicated to prospects within the Philadelphia Flyers farm system that have seen their stock rise or fall depending on recent performances. The first edition of this column will provide a slightly broader outlook than usual. A lot […]
Read more "Flyers Prospect Stock Watch: January 2019"This week we will look at the Flyers prospects in the NCAA. Wade Allison After being drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 NHL draft, Wade Allison decided to take his talents to the NCAA ranks. That was a decision the Flyers were all for. Now, after an impressive freshman season, Allison has […]
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