Posts About "Chuck Fletcher"
Flyers History: Every GM's 3 Best Moves
April 15th, 2020 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 different managers have obviously compiled a massive list of moves from trades and contract signings to draft picks. From that extensive list,...
Flyers Get Wiggle Room With New Salary Cap
April 3rd, 2020 Over the years, the NHL has evolved in adding speed and talent to grow the sport. Hockey constantly thrusts itself into the debate as one of the most grueling and enduring sports. However, the slim pay scale on which the league’s salary cap is constructed has limited teams like the Philadelphia Flyers from rewarding their players...
Wild's Prospect Problem & Guerin's Plan to Fix It
March 27th, 2020 The Minnesota Wild have a prospect problem. It’s on the verge of being fixed, but it’s up to current general manager, Bill Guerin, to continue fixing it. Bill Guerin (AP Photo/John Locher, File) In order to keep the franchise moving forward towards becoming a contender in the Western Conference, Guerin will have to be smart,...
Flyers Have Promising Future Beyond 2020
March 15th, 2020 This past week in the world has been surreal, to say the least. With the coronavirus officially becoming a pandemic a few days ago, a lot of life has been put on pause, and that includes the sports world. There have been a few professional athletes who have tested positive for the coronavirus, resulting in all professional and college...
Fletcher Pushing the Right Buttons for Red-Hot Flyers
March 3rd, 2020 Since he was hired to replace Ron Hextall as general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers in Dec. 2018, Chuck Fletcher has had his work cut out for him to make his team contenders again. Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher (Jose F. Morena/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) Hextall had a vision to restock the cupboard...
Flyers Have a Need at the Trade Deadline
February 23rd, 2020 As the NHL trade deadline nears, the Philadelphia Flyers have yet to make a significant trade. Up until now, their only trade has been to send American Hockey League goalie J.F. Berube to the Rangers for future considerations. It is possible that may be the only trade the Flyers make. They're hot, winning 8 of their last 11 games and...
Flyers GM Fletcher Expects Nolan Patrick to Return From Migraines
January 14th, 2020 VOORHEES, N.J. — Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher expects centre Nolan Patrick to return from a migraine disorder and play this season. Patrick, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2017 draft, has been sidelined all season because of his condition. The 21-year-old Patrick has 26 goals and 61 points in two seasons with...
3 Things Flyers Fans Can Be Thankful For
November 21st, 2019 After a season start of 10-6-4 in the first 20 games, it is understandable why Philadelphia Flyers fans might have a mixed reaction on the team’s progress. There are definitely some things that need to be worked on throughout the team and the rest of the organization. However, with Thanksgiving a week away and the first quarter of the...
Flyers' Offseason Moves Make Them Playoff Contender
August 29th, 2019 Hiring a general manager during the season is not common in the NHL. But that's the situation in which Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher found himself when he was introduced as the newest front office hire on Dec. 3, 2018. It's not his first stint, he was interim GM for the Florida Panthers from 2001-02 and then led the...
Flyers Latest NHL Team to Allow Behind-Scenes Access
August 28th, 2019 When NHL officials approached the Philadelphia Flyers about appearing on their latest behind-the-scenes show, they faced almost no resistance. "There weren't many reservations," general manager Chuck Fletcher said. "There really aren't any negatives as...
Have the Flyers Done Enough to Improve Their Defense?
July 30th, 2019 After another underachieving season in 2018-19, the Philadelphia Flyers made changes behind the bench and on the roster ahead of the 2018-19 campaign. General manager Chuck Fletcher decided to replace interim head coach Scott Gordon with Alain Vigneault, bringing about a new direction for the franchise. The Flyers made a big...
Flyers Overpay to Keep Hayes in Fold
June 20th, 2019 The desperation in the move on the part of the Philadelphia Flyers to sign Kevin Hayes was almost palpable. The question is why, though? Flyers Get and Sign Hayes After securing exclusive negotiating power with the pending unrestricted free agent, the Flyers tried their best not to let the fifth-round pick they traded to the...
Breaking Down the Flyers' Trade for Justin Braun
June 19th, 2019 For the second time this week the Philadelphia Flyers have made a trade for a veteran defenseman, this time for long-time San Jose Shark, Justin Braun. The Flyers shipped out a 2019 second-round pick along with a third-rounder in 2020 to acquire him. General manager Chuck Fletcher has kept his promise to be aggressive this offseason,...
