Posts About "Dave Hakstol"
Claude Giroux’s Resurgence as the Flyers Captain
February 17th, 2018 What does it take to be an NHL captain and when exactly is a player ready to take on the responsibility? Are they in the long-term plans of the franchise, and are they old enough to handle the pressures that come along with the job? How do you know if it is going to work out? These are all questions that go through management’s heads...
How ‘Swede’ It Is to Have Robert Hagg
February 7th, 2018 Swedish defenseman, Robert Hagg was widely considered a steal in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft when the Flyers picked him up in the second round. At times scouts had him ranked to be selected in the first round, but ultimately his main downfall was his perceived attitude as a player that didn’t care. It was well known that he was talented...
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 their heads. If you look at his makeup, standing nearly seven...
5 Things the Flyers Must Continue After the All Star Break
January 29th, 2018 Despite a rocky start to the season which included a 10-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers have set themselves up great for the second half. Currently sitting tied for the final wild-card spot, they have a one-point lead over the New York Rangers and New York Islanders with one game in hand over both, and are only seven...
Philadelphia Flyers Midseason Grade
January 9th, 2018 The Philadelphia Flyers' bye week has officially arrived and it's time to take a dive into their 2017-18 season. If there is one obvious flaw on this team, it has been the lack of consistency. The Flyers are an elite team at finding new ways to lose and blow leads on regular basis. Which team is going to show up from one night to the...
Philadelphia Flyers New Year's Resolutions
December 31st, 2017 A year ago, 2017 was looking promising for the Flyers. They had a 10-game winning streak early in the season and were right in the middle of the playoff hunt in the Metropolitan Division. Back-to-back playoff appearances were in their mind. The season ended with the Flyers on the outside looking in. This season, they suffered their...
