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Flyers History

8 Best Flyers’ Contract Extensions of the Salary Cap Era

Justin Giampietro | September 27, 2023

Since the salary cap era began following the 2004-05 lockout season, the Philadelphia Flyers have had to be extra cautious of handing out too much money to some of their…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

Flyers’ 7 Richest Contracts in Franchise History

Justin Giampietro | September 24, 2023

As a team in a bigger market, the Philadelphia Flyers have not been shy in handing out massive contracts. Some of them were great, but some of them definitely were…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24

Matthew Zator | September 24, 2023

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

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

Flyers’ Starting Goaltenders Ranked Since 2008-09

Justin Giampietro | September 23, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers have been notorious for their struggles in net in recent memory. Goals saved above expected (GSAx) is a great way to put that to the test, as…

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Flyers History, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 22

Matthew Zator | September 22, 2023

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.…

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19

Matthew Zator | September 19, 2023

Sept. 19 was a good day for NHL debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. Also, the…

Categories Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16

Matthew Zator | September 16, 2023

The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year…

Categories Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History

Flyers’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Colin Newby | September 8, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History

7 Most Obscure Philadelphia Flyers’ Records

Justin Giampietro | September 4, 2023

Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers’ history, there have been many odd and all but unbreakable records set. Some of them, like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz’s 472 penalty minutes…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

Revisiting the Flyers’ 2017-18 Prospect Pool

Justin Giampietro | September 3, 2023

Prior to the start of the 2017-18 season, the Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect pool was highly regarded freshly off of a draft that saw them select with the second-overall pick. How…

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Claude Giroux Is a Definitive Hall-of-Famer

Justin Giampietro | September 1, 2023

Debating which players belong in the Hall of Fame and which ones should come short is usually a very hotly contested issue. If someone is inducted, they are some of…

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Philadelphia Flyers’ All-Time Lineup

Justin Giampietro | August 30, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers have had some wildly talented players in their history. Including a player from each decade of the team’s history, what would an all-time lineup of the Flyers…

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