Posts About "Dave Hakstol"
Flyers' Woes Becoming Cause for Concern
October 26th, 2018 An NHL season brings a myriad of ups and downs. Some teams come out of the gate already on the good foot while others stumble trying to gain their footing. In the case of the Philadelphia Flyers, the team has yet to find a solid hold in its current climb towards the Cup. Plagued by self-inflicted "wounds" on top of actual injuries to key...
Flyers' Season in Review: October Road Warriors
May 15th, 2018 The 2017-18 Philadelphia Flyers season was a roller-coaster ride that ended with their second postseason berth in the last three years. The season was filled with great moments, goals, saves and players' performances. Over the next couple of weeks, The Hockey Writers will take a deep look at each month of action. We will break down what...
Flyers Sticking to New Year's Resolutions
February 20th, 2018 The New Year is such an exciting time. It's a fresh start where you can make all of these great resolutions to be a better person! You plan to do more by working out, eating right, and having a more positive outlook. The New Year is a chance to reignite your life! Then Jan. 15 comes around, and the two-week journey ends for most of...
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...
