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Matt Brauckmann

Matt is a contributor for the Philadelphia Flyers at The Hockey Writers. He has previously covered the Flyers for GrandstandU. He enjoys playing hockey and making music in his spare time.

Who Gets the Nod in Net?

Matt Brauckmann | September 30, 2016

The Flyers are on the verge of starting their 50th season in the National Hockey League. With that, comes the typical Philadelphia expectation that the Flyers will end up making…

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

3 Keys to Success for the Flyers

Matt Brauckmann | September 29, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers have opened pre-season play with a 2-2 record. That may not seem too impressive at first glance, but the team has looked good, and above anything else,…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Third Line Looking for Fresh Start

Matt Brauckmann | September 28, 2016

If there is anything that a few of the past Stanley Cup winners have proven, it’s that third and fourth lines are critical to the success of a team. The…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

The NHL Needs the Olympics

Matt Brauckmann | September 26, 2016

If you have been paying attention to the hockey world lately, you may have realized that international hockey has been front and center. The World Cup of Hockey is an…

Categories International Hockey, The Business of Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers 2016-17 Season Preview

Matt Brauckmann | September 20, 2016

The 2016-17 season will absolutely play out as one of the most interesting seasons to strike Philadelphia in the last 10 years, and it has nothing to do with being…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Trending

Team North America’s Defensive Diamond

Matt Brauckmann | September 12, 2016

There are a lot of adjectives that come to mind when thinking of Team North America’s abilities. Young, agile, nifty, gifted, and innovative are just a few things that could…

Categories World Cup

Will Team North America’s Defense Prosper or Crumble?

Matt Brauckmann | September 6, 2016

There is a common narrative that tends to run through almost all sports at almost any level. Defense wins championships. That line may ring true, but one thing is for…

Categories World Cup

3 Burning Questions Taunting the Flyers

Matt Brauckmann | August 23, 2016

The start of the 2016-17 NHL season sits just under two months away, and the Philadelphia Flyers have a lot of unknown’s heading into the season. If last season was…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Is Ron Hextall Taking the Wrong Approach?

Matt Brauckmann | July 19, 2016

It’s almost like an eerie feeling has set in upon Flyers fans. Not because of the off-season doldrums. Not because Brayden Schenn still doesn’t have a contract. And certainly not…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

3 Free Agent Targets for the Flyers

Matt Brauckmann | June 2, 2016

There’s a lot of buzz amongst Flyer’s fans surrounding the upcoming seasons. A lot of that has to do with the surplus of defensive talent they have working their way…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

It’s Time for The Flyers to Lock Up Schenn

Matt Brauckmann | May 16, 2016

If the playoffs were any indication of what’s to come, Brayden Schenn is going to be a treat for Philadelphia fans to watch in the coming seasons. Despite being a…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

NHL’s Department of Player Safety Setting Dangerous Precedent

Matt Brauckmann | April 27, 2016

No matter what sport or league is out there, suspensions are more than likely a part of them. It may have to do with cheating, betting or throwing a dangerous…

Categories NHL News
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