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Flyers’ Daniel Brière Is Falling into the Chuck Fletcher Trap

Justin Giampietro | February 15, 2026

Chuck Fletcher, who served as the general manager (GM) of the Philadelphia Flyers from 2018 to 2023, might be the most unpopular figure in franchise history. Suffocating contracts, iffy drafting,…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers News & Rumors: Brière Playing with Fire, Untimely Dvorak Extension, & More

Justin Giampietro | February 1, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers are free-falling. They’ve dropped 11 of their past 13 games, putting themselves well outside the playoff picture for now. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors,…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers GM Daniel Brière Shares Baffling Quote on Matvei Michkov

Justin Giampietro | December 19, 2025

Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov, 21 years old, is one of the best young players in the NHL. His blend of hockey sense, puck control, and skill gives him superstar…

Categories Flyers Management, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Rebuild Has “Fundamental Flaw” According to Insider

Justin Giampietro | November 22, 2025

After a come-from-behind overtime victory on Nov. 20, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves one point out of a wildcard spot. Their 10–6–3 record has them on pace for 99 points…

Categories Flyers Management, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Daniel Brière Is Sabotaging Matvei Michkov’s Career—And His Job

Justin Giampietro | November 4, 2025

Across every NHL team’s last 39 games, only the Boston Bruins’ David Pastrňák has more 5-on-5 points than Matvei Michkov (29). Just 20 years old, the Philadelphia Flyers forward is…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Worst Free Agent Signings Since 2000

William Bourget | November 4, 2025

Since the turn of the century, the Montreal Canadiens have made a number of bold moves in the pursuit of building a championship-calibre roster. While some signings have paid off…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Flyers’ Travis Konecny Extension Is Already Aging Horribly

Justin Giampietro | October 27, 2025

On July 25, 2024, general manager Daniel Brière made the boldest move of his young tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite being in a rebuild, he gave forward Travis Konecny…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 17

Matthew Zator | August 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History

Buffalo Sabres’ Best Trades Ever

Matthew Morris | June 27, 2025

When it comes to making trades, every team in professional sports has had both successes and failures, and the Buffalo Sabres are no different. In the team’s ongoing, 55-year history, some…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Sabres History

Flyers’ Trevor Zegras Trade Copies Panthers’ Cup-Winning Philosophy

Justin Giampietro | June 24, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers‘ top six is getting a much-needed skill boost with the addition of Trevor Zegras. The 24-year-old has faced some injury struggles recently, sure, but already has multiple…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Philadelphia Flyers

Comparing Philadelphia Flyers’ Cap Spending to 2025 Playoff Teams

Andrew McGuinness | June 9, 2025

One of the best things about team sports, hockey included, is that there is no “right” way to construct a team. Beyond the obvious guidelines of not throwing money into…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

John Tortorella’s Firing Is the First Crossroads of This Flyers Era

Andrew McGuinness | April 3, 2025

When John Tortorella was hired as the 23rd head coach in Philadelphia Flyers history, it was never about the present. While then-general manager Chuck Fletcher wasn’t ready to begin a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers
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