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Crossing Pennsylvania: Flyers-Penguins Trades in the 21st Century

August 24, 2020 by Josh Lewis
Kevin Stevens

Making a trade with your biggest rival is like sitting on a public toilet: it’s dirty, it’s gross and you avoid it whenever possible, but on rare occasions, it’s the …

Read moreCrossing Pennsylvania: Flyers-Penguins Trades in the 21st Century

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Penguins History Tags Dan Hamhuis, Kevin Stevens

Flyers May Finally Pay for Mark Streit Trade With Islanders

August 23, 2020 by Johnny Berman
Mark Streit

The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders are about to become adversaries for the next couple weeks during their Second Round playoff match. Before that begins, let’s look back …

Read moreFlyers May Finally Pay for Mark Streit Trade With Islanders

Categories Flyers History, Islanders History Tags Devon Toews, Mark Streit

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 22

August 22, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Philadelphia Flyers, Broad Street Bullies

The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 22

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Bill Barber, Brett Hull, Stephane Richer, Top Story

Flyers History: Every GM’s 3 Best Moves

August 21, 2020 by Max Nason
Philadelphia Flyers History: Every GM's 3 Best Moves

When the Philadelphia Flyers hired Chuck Fletcher in December of 2018, they added him to a distinguished list of past general managers (GM). Across their 53-year history, the Flyers’ eight …

Read moreFlyers History: Every GM’s 3 Best Moves

Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Bobby Clarke, Chuck Fletcher, Paul Holmgren, Ron Hextall

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 21

August 21, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Luc Robitaille Los Angeles Kings

A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice while the other built his legacy off of …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 21

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings Management, Stars History Tags Jere Lehtinen, Luc Robitaille, Toe Blake, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20

August 20, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Eric Lindros

Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020 that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 20

Categories Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History Tags Eddie Shore, Eric Lindros, Mikael Renberg, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19

August 19, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Mark Howe Philadelphia Flyers

Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchises. Through the decades, we have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 19

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History Tags Guy Carbonneau, Guy Lafleur, Mark Howe, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 17

August 17, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Daniel Briere Buffalo Sabres 2007

Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end in 1992. There were also plenty of moves on this date including …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 17

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History Tags Bill Torrey, Danny Briere, Pete Peeters, Top Story

Philadelphia Flyers’ Best Defensemen of All-Time

August 15, 2020 by Nathan Moser
best defensemen in Flyers history

An old saying in sports goes that “defense wins championships.” While offense and goaltending play key roles in winning hockey games for sure, defense is so crucial. This is especially …

Read morePhiladelphia Flyers’ Best Defensemen of All-Time

Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Barry Ashbee, Eric Desjardins, Kimmo Timonen, Mark Howe

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 14

August 14, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Shea Weber, Montreal Canadiens

Some big names in the history of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchise made news on this date through the years. Plus, one of the best defensemen of this …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 14

Categories Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Senators History Tags George Armstrong, Ron Tugnutt, Shea Weber, Top Story

Flyers Showdown: Lindros vs. Clarke

August 13, 2020 by Nathan Moser
Philadelphia Flyers Showdown: Bobby Clarke vs. Eric Lindros

There have been many great players who have donned the Philadelphia Flyers sweater over the years, with a few even going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are two …

Read moreFlyers Showdown: Lindros vs. Clarke

Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Bobby Clarke, Eric Lindros

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13

August 13, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Bobby Clarke Philadelphia Flyers

The month of August has not usually a busy one in National Hockey League history, but 2020 is changing that. This date has seen quite a few memorable moments with …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 13

Categories Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History Tags Bill Masterton, Bobby Clarke, Mathieu Schneider, Top Story
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