Posts About "Philippe Myers"
Flyers' Top Undrafted Free Agent Signings of All-Time
April 15th, 2020 In hockey, player development is rarely linear. There are players that are pro-ready coming straight out of the entry draft, while others require more painstaking regimens. As currently constructed, the NHL Entry Draft consists of seven rounds, 217 total selections. Even with the abundance of scouting resources utilized by teams today,...
Flyers See Unexpected Success From Phil Myers
March 20th, 2020 At one point, it seemed as though Philippe Myers' NHL dreams would be put on hold and he'd be left to float around minor leagues for the early years of his career. That was until Sept. 21, 2015, when he earned his very first professional contract. Philippe Myers, Philadelphia Flyers, Sept. 13, 2016 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey...
Flyers Will Benefit From the NHL Season Pause
March 15th, 2020 Thanks to the massive coronavirus outbreak, the NHL season has officially been paused at arguably the most critical time of the season for the league. Teams are preparing to make their final push for the postseason, with everyone left to play 12 or fewer games as we head into the spring months. Regardless of how much will be missed...
Flyers' Rookies Playing a Major Role in Team's Success
December 27th, 2019 The previous Philadelphia Flyers regime of general manager Ron Hextall and head coach Dave Hakstol were often criticized for their inability and unwillingness to give young players an opportunity. Hextall typically left players in the minors for extended periods of time, or sent them back to their junior teams, regardless of how well...
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 Who Impressed at Rookie Game
September 12th, 2019 Philadelphia Flyers hockey officially started last night, well almost. The annual rookie game against the New York Islanders featured a spirited bout between the two Metropolitan Division rivals. The Flyers ended up dropping the contest in a shootout 5-4, but a strong showing from the rookies is definitely something to get excited...
Flyers to Watch for at 2019 Rookie Camp
September 6th, 2019 It’s almost here, hockey is almost here! The Philadelphia Flyers announced their annual Rookie Camp schedule and roster for the 2019-20 season; four days when fans and coaches can get a sneak peak at the prospects through practices, on and off ice sessions, and more. This year’s rookie camp starts Saturday, Sept. 7 and ends...
Flyers' Stadium Series: 5 Things to Watch For
February 22nd, 2019 Throughout the years, the National Hockey League's outdoor games have provided spectacles unlike any other. Tomorrow night will be no different. At Lincoln Financial Field, the usual home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Flyers will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series. With the...
The Other Two: Morin, Myers and the Future of the Flyers’ Defense
January 16th, 2019 A few seasons ago, the Philadelpia Flyers fan mantra was: “The defense may be a patchwork now, but in a few years, watch out!” Sometime in the future, they held, a deep arsenal of unique Flyers defensive prospects would vault the team back to relevance and contention. Former general manager Ron Hextall and his predecessor (slash...
5 Storylines Heading Into Flyers Preseason
September 13th, 2018 The Philadelphia Flyers report for training camp on Friday and start playing preseason games on Sunday. The roster is pretty much set, but there will still be some players and battles to keep an eye on throughout the preseason. What to Look for With the Flyers Goalies? Brian Elliott is the Flyers number one goalie to start to the...
Flyers Top 4 Prospects 2018
March 7th, 2018 I will begin this article by saying that trying to narrow one of the best prospect systems in hockey down to the top four is no easy task. Since joining the Philadelphia Flyers as general manager, Ron Hextall has made a point of drafting and growing talent. Through this approach he has stocked up on draft picks throughout the past couple...
Philadelphia Flyers Top 4 Prospects 2017
July 11th, 2017 When you look at the talent the Philadelphia Flyers have added since the 2012 draft, it's difficult to narrow the list down to four prospects. Even with Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny out of the picture, the fact remains that the Flyers have an abundance of prospects at every position and their pool is one of, if not the best in the...
Ranking Flyers 2017 Prospects
July 8th, 2017 The Philadelphia Flyers development camp is underway and the fans finally get to watch the young talent battle it out. Unfortunately, second overall pick Nolan Patrick will not attend due to his recovery from a recent abdominal surgery, but there is still plenty of talent to keep an eye on. With the camp underway and the draft complete,...
