What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Philadelphia Flyers: News and Rumors

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.

Flyers’ Offensive Depth Will Be Pivotal to Success in 2023-24

Justin Giampietro | September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

In 2022-23, one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ biggest issues was their depth, particularly offensively. Game after game, head coach John Tortorella tested out new lines with depth pieces to find something that worked. In the end, the team’s bottom-six was inconsistent, and their top-end talent didn’t perform at an elite enough level to offset that weakness like the best teams in the league are able to. After prioritizing bottom-six stability this offseason, the Flyers are now stronger in that department than they were last season. If they can have one of the best bottom-six units in the league, they might…

3 Candidates to Be Flyers’ Next Captain

Justin Giampietro | September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

When 10-season-long captain Claude Giroux was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers on March 19, 2022, it left the team without an explicit leader entering a season for the first time this century. After finishing last season without one, the Flyers are once again in a position without a captain on their roster. Head coach John Tortorella has already stated that the team probably won’t be seeing one named for this season, either. With that situation in mind, who are some realistic candidates for the team’s 20th captain? Noah Cates In just his rookie season, Noah Cates became a player that…

Flyers Should Be Hopeful in Michkov’s Loan to HC Sochi

Justin Giampietro | September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers can finally take a sigh of relief when it comes to the Matvei Michkov situation. On Monday, Sept. 11, it was announced that he had been loaned from SKA St. Petersburg to HC Sochi, a club which he is familiar with. This move means that he will see some actual playing time as opposed to being benched like he was for all but one game in his 2023-24 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season with SKA. Now that he will be playing meaningful minutes, what could be in store for him this season? Michkov’s Personal Trauma…

Flyers’ Noah Cates Could Be a Future Core Piece

Andrew McGuinness | September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

There are not a lot of players who have the ability to change the complexion of a hockey game on a consistent basis. As a result, these players are very well known. They’re the ones fans see on billboards and TV ads, whose names top the list of jersey sales,…

Flyers’ Lineup vs. Metro Division in 2023-24

Justin Giampietro | September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to kick off their season in just a month, and they will look to be a competitive hockey team this season. While they don’t necessarily have to make the playoffs in order to do so, they would still likely need to finish in a respectable…

Flyers Hold Their Breath as Tensions Rise Between KHL, IIHF

Anthony Trudeau | September 10, 2023September 10, 2023

Sports often serve as an escape from the more unpleasant aspects of everyday life, but that does not spare them from the depressing and bizarre effects of war. Hockey is no exception, and the decades-long relationship between Russia and the NHL makes that country’s invasion of Ukraine uniquely challenging for…

Flyers’ Cal Petersen Needs to Be Given an Opportunity

Justin Giampietro | September 9, 2023September 9, 2023

When the Philadelphia Flyers acquired Cal Petersen from the Los Angeles Kings in order to get some more draft capital, the idea was more about gaining future assets rather than getting a backup goaltender for the roster. Nonetheless, he needs to be given an opportunity to play for the Flyers,…

Flyers’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Colin Newby | September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Founded in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have been one of hockey’s most successful franchises over the last half-century. They have the third-highest all-time points percentage among NHL teams, trailing only the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights, a team that has yet to play three full seasons. This is…

Flyers & Morgan Frost Both Win With 2-Year Contract

Justin Giampietro | September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers inked restricted free agent (RFA) Morgan Forst to a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension after a couple months of stalling. With the term of this deal being rather short, he will still be an RFA by the time it expires after the 2024-25 season. The deal is…

Flyers Should Not Be Concerned About Matvei Michkov Situation

Justin Giampietro | September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

After being scratched in the first two games for St. Petersburg SKA, his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) club, it was announced by MatchTV that Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect Matvei Michkov will make his 2023-24 season debut on Sept. 6. His current situation should not be concerning. Even if it might not…

7 Most Obscure Philadelphia Flyers’ Records

Justin Giampietro | September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers’ history, there have been many odd and all but unbreakable records set. Some of them, like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz’s 472 penalty minutes are essentially unbreakable, yet pretty well known. But which records are the craziest? Shortest Flyers’ Tenure: 1 Minute Since ice…

3 Flyers Backup Goalie Candidates

Andrew McGuinness | September 3, 2023September 8, 2023

It’s no secret that goaltending has not historically been a strength for the Philadelphia Flyers. In nine playoff series since 2011, the Flyers have used multiple starting goaltenders in a series six times. Five seasons ago, the franchise set an NHL record for most goaltenders used in a single season…

Revisiting the Flyers’ 2017-18 Prospect Pool

Justin Giampietro | September 3, 2023September 3, 2023

Prior to the start of the 2017-18 season, the Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect pool was highly regarded freshly off of a draft that saw them select with the second-overall pick. How have some of the top prospects in the pool fared? Nolan Patrick When the Flyers finished just seven points out…

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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.