Flyers Prospects
Flyers Prospects Shine at Memorial Cup
June 2nd, 2018 Over the past few years, all of the talk around the Philadelphia Flyers has been about their slow approach at rebuilding the franchise. The Flyers and rebuild were two words that had never been used in the same sentence over the past 20 years. With past general managers,...
Flyers' Prospect Carey a Goal-Scoring Phantom
April 3rd, 2018 No one has scored more goals in the AHL than Greg Carey with 84 in the last three seasons. The next-closest competition is Grand Rapids Griffins forward and Philadelphia native Eric Tangradi, who has 74 goals. His 30 goals this season are the most in Lehigh Valley Phantoms...
Phil Varone Leads the AHL
March 21st, 2018 The Lehigh Valley Phantoms organization has not had a player lead the AHL in points since Peter White did it in their first two seasons: 1996-97 and 1997-98. This season, that streak can be broken by Phil Varone. The 27-year-old already has passed his AHL career-high in...
Flyers Sign Youngest Strome
March 20th, 2018 It’s been a busy couple weeks for Philadelphia Flyers general manager, Ron Hextall. Not only are the Flyers engaged in a battle for a playoff spot, Hextall has also been locking up future assets. The signings began with Maksim Sushko, and then continued with Carsen...
How the Lecavalier Trade is Still Helping the Flyers
March 19th, 2018 Based on Vincent Lecavalier’s success early in his career, it seemed impossible that one day fans would say, “I’m relieved we were able to trade Lecavalier.” However, this was the case in January 2016. Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall pulled off...
Twarynski Scores Contract With Flyers
March 19th, 2018 Carsen Twarynski knew he had to earn a contract from the Philadelphia Flyers. They weren’t just going to give it to him and there were no guarantees from the outset of his over-age season in the Western Hockey League. If not signed by June 1, the 20-year-old power...
Breaking Down the Flyers' Sushko Signing
March 15th, 2018 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 2017 draft pick Maksim Sushko to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin before the 2018-19 season. Belarus-born Sushko is an 18 year old right winger who was drafted by the Flyers in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL entry...
Morgan Frost - Flyers Other 1st Round Pick
March 10th, 2018 If you changed the channel after the top ten picks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, you may have missed that the Philadelphia Flyers made a trade and drafted another player. That other player is Morgan Frost from the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sault Ste. Marie...
Flyers Top 4 Prospects 2018
March 7th, 2018 I will begin this article by saying that trying to narrow one of the best prospect systems in hockey down to the top four is no easy task. Since joining the Philadelphia Flyers as general manager, Ron Hextall has made a point of drafting and growing talent. Through this...
Isaac Ratcliffe Surging With the Storm
March 6th, 2018 It has been a treat to watch Isaac Ratcliffe play this season. He has had ups and downs but ultimately has played well for a middle-of-the-pack team. He has even gone as far as showing pure dominance in some games and taken the team on his shoulders. Not very often do...
Nolan Patrick Finally Showing His Potential
February 16th, 2018 In what was supposed to be a draft year to remember for WHL star Nolan Patrick, adversity reigned supreme. Projected as the No. 1 overall pick coming into 2016-17, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native was limited to 33 games due to a nagging core muscle injury. The nature of...
The Great Wall of Philly – Samuel Morin
February 3rd, 2018 When the Philadelphia Flyers stepped up to the podium and selected six-foot-six defenseman Samuel Morin from the Rimouski Oceanic at 11th overall in 2013, there were some mixed reviews. Some people immediately thought Chris Pronger 2.0, while others were left scratching...
The Kid’s Alright – Nolan Patrick
January 31st, 2018 With the second overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers would like to select… Nolan Patrick. Remember that moment in a few years. Looking back on past drafts, top three picks are hit and miss as to whether they have an immediate effect or...
