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The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six. In their seventh season, they won the 1974 Stanley Cup, becoming the first expansion team to do so. They won their second, and most recent, Cup the next season. The Flyers of the 1970s became known as the Broad Street Bullies for their aggressive and intimidating style of play and were led by Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Reggie Leach. While the Flyers have gone to six Stanley Cup Finals after their 1975 Stanley Cup championship, they have yet to reclaim the glory they experienced during the 1970s.

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 22
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 23 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 years. Plus, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed some new members while one of the top snipers in NHL history found a new home. Barber Calls it a Career On Aug. 22, 1985, chronic knee injuries forced Flyers forward Bill Barber to announce his retirement. The Flyers originally selected Barber with the seventh overall pick of the 1972…

Revisiting the Brayden Schenn Trade
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Trade analysis can often be one-sided. Usually, the team that reaps the immediate benefit from a trade is viewed as the winner, whereas the team that has to wait for the rewards are considered the loser. That seemed to be the case early on in the aftermath of the 2017 NHL Draft Day trade of Brayden Schenn to the St. Louis Blues. Schenn has made a permanent home in St. Louis and has won a Stanley Cup. Clearly, the Blues have no regrets about this trade. But a fair analysis of the young prospects (via draft picks) the Philadelphia Flyers…

Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: 2025–26 Preseason Edition
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The Philadelphia Flyers have done some excellent work recently in bolstering their prospect pool. Below, I compiled a preseason power ranking of the top 10 players in the system (must have Calder Trophy eligibility). These are solely my opinions—you’re welcome to disagree! 1. Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State University (NCAA) This one probably won’t change at any point. The 2025 sixth-overall pick was my third-ranked prospect in last year’s draft class—he was atop my list for about a month, too. Porter Martone, who committed to Michigan State University for the 2025–26 season, put up elite numbers in the Ontario Hockey…

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Eric Lindros Trade Revisited
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Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with “The Next One”. It’s been over 30 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded Eric Lindros — a once-in-a-generation player with outstanding offensive prowess, a bone-crunching physical presence, strong skating skills, and stupendously soft hands — to the Philadelphia…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 14
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 15 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 generation is celebrating a birthday. So, let’s begin…

 

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Flyers FAQ

What year were the Philadelphia Flyers founded?

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six.

When did the Philadelphia Flyers play their first game?

The Flyers played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, losing to the Oakland Seals 5-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers?

Rick Tocchet is the current head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.