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4 Fun Philadelphia Flyers Facts

Aleena Aksenchuk | January 10, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers may not be a part of the Original Six teams that first took on professional hockey, but like many other teams in the league, they hold a…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Revisiting the Flyers-Devils Rivalry of the 1990s & 2000s

Colin Newby | November 30, 2022

The Philadelphia Flyers will most commonly appear in the NHL spotlight on national tv broadcasts against the Pittsburgh Penguins, their arch-rival during the career of Sidney Crosby beginning after 2004-05…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers History Trivia

Colin Newby | October 23, 2022

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967. Ed Snider, their founder and long-time owner, built the franchise based on a “professional, no-nonsense culture” and “fostered their relentless will to…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

NHL Stars & Their “Almost Teams”

Tony Wolak | September 26, 2022

At this point, most NHL fans know that Eric Lindros reshaped two organizations when the Quebec Nordiques traded him to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1992. The Flyers received a franchise…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Flyers News & Rumors: Lindros Trade, Vigneault’s Downfall, Andrae & More

Colin Newby | August 18, 2022

Even during a slow week in the world of the NHL, the Philadelphia Flyers have a pair of connections to a prominent issue in world affairs, and two intriguing nuggets…

Categories News and Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers

Mark Recchi’s Hall-of-Fame Career Quietly Spanned 10 Teams…and 3 Stanley Cups

Ryan Szporer | February 1, 2022

Hockey Hall-of-Famer Mark Recchi never met a team he didn’t like… or didn’t like him, which is all the more impressive considering he played for 10 in total. Granted that…

Categories Bruins History, Editor's Choice, Flyers History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Player Profiles

Philadelphia Flyers Winter Olympic History

Colin Newby | January 31, 2022

NHL players participated in five Winter Olympic Games spanning from 1998 to 2014 prior to unfortunate circumstances keeping them out of action in 2018 and 2022. During that span, 28…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers History, Hockey History, Olympics

Eichel Saga Reminiscent of Lindros and the Flyers

Colin Newby | November 9, 2021

The Buffalo Sabres traded Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The deal ended a long saga between the player and the organization involving disagreements concerning the treatment…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers History, Hockey History

Nolan’s Corner: Tanking for Eichel, Eric Lindros & More

Mike Carter | September 30, 2021

Ted Nolan is a former NHL player with the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was a head coach in the league with the Buffalo Sabres twice (1995 -1997…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Commentary, Editor's Choice

Rangers’ Miss on Lindros Should Inform Drury in Center Pursuit

Tom Castro | May 24, 2021

The image is one on which New York Rangers fans can dream: A superstar 1-2 punch at center next season, with the resurgent Mika Zibanejad and Jack Eichel or perhaps…

Categories Editor's Choice, Rangers Management

Flyers Team Captain History

THW Archives | May 16, 2021

The Philadelphia Flyers have a rich history of team captains. Of course, Bobby Clarke immediately comes to mind. In fact, when I asked on Twitter, fans overwhelmingly voted Clarke as…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

World Junior Championships: Canada’s 3 Greatest Players Ever

Quinn McLellan | December 9, 2020

Canada is the hockey capital of the world and has produced many of the sport’s greatest stars. From ‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe and Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard, to Connor McDavid and…

Categories Hockey History, World Junior Hockey Championship
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