Justin Johnson

NHL Players Simply Cannot Cave This Time

Justin Johnson | September 1, 2012

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. That’s probably the saying going through the head of every member of the NHL Players Association at this…

No Move May Be Best Move for Flyers

Justin Johnson | August 6, 2012

Despite what has been an uncharacteristically slow summer as far as results and signings go for the Flyers, fans of the team shouldn’t get too worked up. Once the disappointment…

Don’t Fehr The Reaper

Justin Johnson | July 16, 2012

For once in his life, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr is not being looked at as the bad guy. The NHL threw the first stone in what now looks to…

Flyers Wise Not to Overpay for Nash, Ryan

Justin Johnson | June 27, 2012

In this case, no news was and is good news for the Flyers. That is when referring to the team’s rumored runs at Rick Nash and Bobby Ryan, of course.…

Flyers Elimination Not Even Close to Being Bryzgalov’s Fault

Justin Johnson | May 9, 2012

Don’t believe everything you hear, see, or read a wise old man once said. That age old expression does a lot of justice to the Ilya Bryzgalov bashing that is…

5 Keys to Victory for the Flyers against New Jersey

Justin Johnson | April 29, 2012

The Flyers and Devils meet in the second round of the NHL playoffs both coming off pretty good first round series’. The Flyers-Penguins series was an emotion filled classic while…

Brendan Shanahan Failing to Change Status Quo

Justin Johnson | April 16, 2012

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. That seems to explain how most fans, media, and certain players feel about the NHL’s disciplinary dean Brendan Shanahan these days.…

Flyers/Penguins Breakdown and NHL Playoff Predictions

Justin Johnson | April 11, 2012

It’s Wednesday, the first day of the NHL playoffs. Today is one of the most exciting days of the year for the fans and those of us who cover the…

Recent Playoff History Doesn’t Favor Flyers in 4-5 Matchup

Justin Johnson | April 5, 2012

The Flyers will never admit it, but there is no way they want to go into the playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference this year. I’ve even…

Evaluating the Flyers Possible Playoff Matchups

Justin Johnson | March 28, 2012

The Flyers might be in a tough spot when the NHL playoffs come around in a few weeks. With the New Jersey Devils 4 points behind them, and the Flyers…

Don Cherry Was Wrong This Time

Justin Johnson | March 5, 2012

Don Cherry is a legend. As many of our readers know, I have been quick to defend him in the past when people would go crazy over every little thing.…

Flyers Defense Not As Bad As They Look

Justin Johnson | February 25, 2012

The Flyers defensive corps which has had many downs this season isn’t as horrid as it may seem. Really, it’s not. Just look at how things shake out on paper.…