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Flyers Lookback: Signing Danny Briere

October 6, 2020 by Nathan Moser

Throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, the Flyers had quite an offensive core on their roster. They had many key players who made a difference in their lineups, such …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Danny Briere

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25

September 25, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Phil Esposito Boston Bruins

Two of the most storied franchises in National Hockey League history were officially added to the league on this date. Plus, three key players from the most successful teams of …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Red Wings History Tags Bernie Parent, Denis Potvin, Phil Esposito, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24

September 24, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Bobby Clarke Philadelphia Flyers

Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching hires, a new captain and the induction of a talented …

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Categories Column, Coyotes History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 22

September 22, 2020 by Greg Boysen

A pair of longtime teammates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame together on this date. Also, the most famous international series ever played resumed in a new setting. …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History Tags Bobby Hull, Mike Richter, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19

September 19, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers

Sept. 18 was a good day for National Hockey League debuts as a former number one overall pick and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. …

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Categories Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History, Stars History Tags Eric Lindros, Grant Fuhr, Jamie Benn, Top Story

Flyers’ Coburn Trade Still Paying Off

September 18, 2020September 16, 2020 by Josh Lewis
Braydon Coburn, Philadelphia Flyers

On March 2, 2015, the Philadelphia Flyers traded rugged defenseman Braydon Coburn to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a bid to get younger on the blue line and in general. …

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Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers History, Hockey History Tags Braydon Coburn, Matt Niskanen, Radko Gudas, Travis Konecny

Ranking the Flyers’ Last 11 Drafts

September 17, 2020September 16, 2020 by Luke Penning
Carter Hart

Over the last decade, the Philadelphia Flyers have undergone one of the NHL’s more subtle rebuilds. The team never bottomed out following their Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2009-10, but …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History, Flyers Prospects Tags 2014 NHL Draft, 2015 NHL Draft, 2016 NHL Draft, 2017 NHL Draft

This Day in Hockey History: Sept. 16

September 16, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Borge Salming

The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in National Hockey League history took place in his first-ever professional and NHL training camp …

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Categories Bruins History, Column, Editor's Choice, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History Tags Borje Salming, Michel Goulet, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Flyers’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

September 8, 2020 by Johnny Berman
Philadelphia Flyers' Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time Bobby Clarke, John LeClair, and Claude Giroux

Founded in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have been one of hockey’s most successful franchises over the last half-century. They have the third-highest all-time points percentage among NHL teams, trailing only …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Bill Barber, Bobby Clarke, Claude Giroux, Eric Lindros

Flyers’ Top Undrafted Free Agent Signings of All-Time

September 6, 2020 by Luke Penning
Philippe Myers Flyers

In hockey, player development is rarely linear. There are players that are pro-ready coming straight out of the entry draft, while others require more painstaking regimens. As currently constructed, the …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Dave Poulin, Matt Read, Michael Raffl, Philippe Myers

Flyers With 100-Point Seasons

September 2, 2020 by Declan Schroeder
100 point seasons Philadelphia Flyers Claude Giroux Bobby Clarke Mark Recchi

From the rough-and-tumble 1970s to the modern-day NHL, a half-dozen Philadelphia Flyers’ players have recorded 100-plus points in a single season. Here’s a look at all six of them — …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Bill Barber, Bobby Clarke, Claude Giroux, Mark Recchi

Philadelphia Flyers 2014 Draft Revisited

August 27, 2020 by Nicholas LaPalombara
Travis Sanheim Philadelphia Flyers

It is April 2014, and the Philadelphia Flyers are coming off a Game 7 first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers. Fast forward two months, …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags 2014 NHL Draft, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Oskar Lindblom, Travis Sanheim
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