Johnny Berman
Covering the Flyers for THW | Lifelong Islanders fan, but promise to become a little more sympathetic to the Flyers | Also a 4X marathon-runner | UChicago '19
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Flyers Give Nolan Patrick a "Prove-It" Deal
October 25th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers will have Nolan Patrick's services for at least one more season. Last week, Patrick accepted the Flyers' one-year, $874,125 qualifying offer. Related: One for the Ages - 'Cowboy' Bill Flett's 1972-73 NHL Season Patrick held little leverage in these negotiations, as he was a restricted free agent and...
Flyers Finally Have Stability at Goalie Position
October 20th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers recently signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a one-year contract extension, meaning general manager Chuck Fletcher will keep his goalie tandem of Carter Hart and Elliott intact for a third consecutive season. Brian Elliott, Philadelphia Flyers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) That is a big deal for a...
Claude Giroux: Hall of Fame Worthy?
October 15th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers have had 13 Hockey Hall of Famers play for them at some point in their careers. This list includes legends, Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent and Bill Barber. However, there might be one more Flyer legend added to the list: Claude Giroux. There is a lot of disagreement regarding Giroux's Hall of Fame prospects. I...
Kraken Will Have a Difficult Travel Schedule
October 3rd, 2020 The Seattle Kraken better invest in a comfortable charter aircraft, because they will sure be making good use of it. One of the defining characteristics of the Pacific Northwest, in addition to imposing mountains, dense forests and pristine lakes, is a relative lack of major cities. Related: 3 Devils That You've Probably...
Kraken Missed Out on Laviolette for Head Coach Job
September 24th, 2020 The Seattle Kraken and general manager Ron Francis have likely begun their search for the franchise's first head coach. Unfortunately, their list of candidates just shrunk after Peter Laviolette agreed to become the next head coach of the Washington Capitals. Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette (Photo Credit: Andy Martin...
Flyers Should Trade Voracek Before Expansion Draft
September 17th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers and general manager Chuck Fletcher are ready for another offseason. Fletcher will look to build upon his successful work last summer, and, to do so, he will need to focus on immediate concerns, such as re-signing restricted free agents Philippe Myers, Robert Hagg and Nicolas Aube-Kubel, as well as addressing...
