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Matt BrauckmannMatt 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?

September 30, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann

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 …

Read moreWho Gets the Nod in Net?

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers Tags Michal Neuvirth, Steve Mason

3 Keys to Success for the Flyers

September 29, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann

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, …

Read more3 Keys to Success for the Flyers

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek

Flyers Third Line Looking for Fresh Start

September 28, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann

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 …

Read moreFlyers Third Line Looking for Fresh Start

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Matt Read, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Travis Konecny

The NHL Needs the Olympics

August 28, 2017September 26, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann

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 …

Read moreThe NHL Needs the Olympics

Categories International Hockey, The Business of Hockey Tags T.J. Oshie, Zach Parise

Philadelphia Flyers 2016-17 Season Preview

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Shayne Gostisbehere, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL

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 …

Read morePhiladelphia Flyers 2016-17 Season Preview

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Trending Tags Brayden Schenn, Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, Steve Mason

Team North America’s Defensive Diamond

September 12, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Sean Couturier, Philadelphia Flyers, Fantasy Hockey

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 …

Read moreTeam North America’s Defensive Diamond

Categories World Cup Tags Dylan Larkin, Patrice Bergeron, Sean Couturier

Will Team North America’s Defense Prosper or Crumble?

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Aaron Ekblad

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 …

Read moreWill Team North America’s Defense Prosper or Crumble?

Categories World Cup Tags Aaron Ekblad, Colton Parayko, Shayne Gostisbehere, Team North America

3 Burning Questions Taunting the Flyers

August 23, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Travis Konecny, Philadelphia Flyers

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 …

Read more3 Burning Questions Taunting the Flyers

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Jakub Voracek, Steve Mason, Travis Konecny

Is Ron Hextall Taking the Wrong Approach?

July 19, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Radko Gudas

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 …

Read moreIs Ron Hextall Taking the Wrong Approach?

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers Tags Radko Gudas, Sam Gagner, Taylor Hall

3 Free Agent Targets for the Flyers

June 2, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Steven Stamkos

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 …

Read more3 Free Agent Targets for the Flyers

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Kyle Okposo, Loui Eriksson, Steven Stamkos

It’s Time for The Flyers to Lock Up Schenn

May 16, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Brayden Schenn

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 …

Read moreIt’s Time for The Flyers to Lock Up Schenn

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Brayden Schenn

NHL’s Department of Player Safety Setting Dangerous Precedent

April 27, 2016 by Matt Brauckmann
Brayden Schenn

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 …

Read moreNHL’s Department of Player Safety Setting Dangerous Precedent

Categories News Tags Brayden Schenn, Jason Chimera, Kris Letang
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  • Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More
  • Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems