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The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six. In their seventh season, they won the 1974 Stanley Cup, becoming the first expansion team to do so. They won their second, and most recent, Cup the next season. The Flyers of the 1970s became known as the Broad Street Bullies for their aggressive and intimidating style of play and were led by Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Reggie Leach. While the Flyers have gone to six Stanley Cup Finals after their 1975 Stanley Cup championship, they have yet to reclaim the glory they experienced during the 1970s.

Jakub Voracek Announces Retirement From the NHL
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A veteran of 1,058 NHL games, Jakub Voracek announced his retirement at the age of 34. The Czech winger had 223 goals and 583 assists for 806 points. At his best, Voracek was one of the best players in the NHL. What did he do in his career, and why did he retire? Accolades & Reason for Retirement Voracek had some solid achievements in his NHL career. He was a two-time member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, finishing with a total of 202 points in 331 contests from 2008-11 and 2021-23. He spent the bulk of his career with the…

3 Most Underrated Rookies From the 2023-24 NHL Season
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The 2023-24 NHL regular season has been completed, and the playoffs are underway. This season was expected to have one of the greatest rookie classes ever, consisting of generational star Connor Bedard, as well as Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, Logan Cooley, and Brock Faber. As a result of this stacked class, a lot of rookies flew under the radar, and it is now time to give them credit. Will Cuylle It is hard to give a player on the New York Rangers a nomination for being underrated given their national attention, but Will Cuylle most definitely had an underrated season….

Flyers 2023-24 Player Grades: Egor Zamula
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In this edition of our Philadelphia Flyers player grading series, we take a gander at what 24-year-old defenseman Egor Zamula had in store for his first full season in the NHL. An undrafted free agent from the 2018 class, he has already exceeded expectations and become one of the better defenders in the class. What grade did he get for his 2023-24 campaign? Zamula Becomes a Solid Depth Piece Before his 2023-24 campaign, Zamula frequented the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Orange and Black. His promise was always apparent, he just could never quite get a consistent look in…

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Flyers FAQ

What year were the Philadelphia Flyers founded?

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six.

When did the Philadelphia Flyers play their first game?

The Flyers played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, losing to the Oakland Seals 5-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers?

John Tortorella is the current head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers.