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Matthew Dimmick

Growing up in Levittown, PA, Matthew learned to love the Philadelphia Flyers and NHL hockey at a young age. He now writes his analysis of all things hockey for The Hockey Writers.

Flyers Can’t Overreact to Missing the Playoffs

Matthew Dimmick | April 21, 2013

There will be no dramatic season finale this season where a shootout will determine whether or not the Flyers will make the postseason. There’s no doubt to whether or not…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Injuries Preventing Flyers From Being Trade Deadline Sellers

Matthew Dimmick | April 1, 2013

After Sunday’s overtime victory against the Washington Capitals, the Flyers sit only 2 points removed from the 8th and final playoff position. But with the trade deadline looming, it would…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers Are Mediocre

Matthew Dimmick | March 9, 2013

It’s a painful thing to declare a proud franchise “mediocre.” It’s even worse when you feel like that may be overselling them.

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

The Reunion Tour Continues – Flyers Reacquire Simon Gagne

Matthew Dimmick | February 27, 2013

The Philadelphia reunion tour just keeps on truckin’. After signing Ruslan Fedotenko in a 3rd-4th line/penalty killing role in the offseason, and signing Mike Knuble as a free agent during…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Pull the Trigger: Finding Fantasy Hockey Gems

Matthew Dimmick | February 16, 2013

There are plenty of gems (owned in less than 30% in Yahoo leagues) out there just sitting in free agency in your league, and you’re getting impatient with an underachiever…

Categories Fantasy

Fixing The Flyers Offense – Trade Candidates

Matthew Dimmick | February 6, 2013

  There’s already some murmuring about going after another forward to fill in for Scott Hartnell/Wayne Simmonds.  A top six forward is always a welcome addition, but those don’t come cheap.…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized

Fantasy Hockey: Predicting Risers, Fallers, and Sleepers

Matthew Dimmick | January 18, 2013

The NHL season will kick off in less than 48 hours, so the window to draft your fantasy team is rapidly closing.  How do you prepare?  NHL.com provides their top-175…

Categories Fantasy

Philadelphia Flyers: Explosive Offense Could Cool Down

Matthew Dimmick | January 10, 2013

The painfully glaring weakness of the Flyers last season was their defense. Free agent defenseman Bruno Gervais will provide depth, at best.

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Previews and Predictions

CBA Negotiations: Owners Need to Pay Up

Matthew Dimmick | October 23, 2012

The NHL lockout has taken fans on an emotional rollercoaster the past few days. After several meetings over minor topics, the owners provided a resurgence of hope with their surprise…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Epic Flyers Moments: Sami Kapanen’s Heart VS. Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthew Dimmick | September 28, 2012

In 2004, the diminuitive Sami Kapanen was one of the fastest players in the NHL. Standing only 5’9″, his speed went unmatched in both “Fastest Skater” events before the All-Star…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs

Changing the Lockout’s Effect on the Future of NHL Fans

Matthew Dimmick | September 21, 2012

The first piece of mail I ever received at my new home with my newlywed wife was a Flyers-themed plea for grandchildren. It was a small brown box that wasn’t…

Categories NHL News

Appraising the Value of Intangibles and Scott Hartnell

Matthew Dimmick | September 16, 2012

Despite an impending lockout over owners wanting a bigger cut of the money pie, they were dishing out some hefty contracts throughout the league. The talented – but oft-injured –…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

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