Posts About "Philippe Myers"
Flyers Banking on Trio to have Breakout Sophomore Seasons
November 19th, 2020 There were a handful of players who made their NHL debuts last season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Some of the rookies proved they deserved to stick around and developed into regular contributors. Meanwhile, others showed they still required extra seasoning with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the American Hockey League and had short...
Flyers' Salary Cap Much Tighter With Recent Extensions
September 28th, 2020 Before their postseason run ended, the Philadelphia Flyers knew they were heading into what would be a fairly quiet offseason. With only a few deserving players slated to earn new deals and very little wiggle room given the flat cap, general manager Chuck Fletcher and fans knew the organization wouldn't be signing new players in free...
Flyers' Top Undrafted Free Agent Signings of All-Time
September 6th, 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 Step Up in Character Win Over Islanders
August 27th, 2020 When the horn sounded at the end of the first period, it seemed the Philadelphia Flyers would cruise to victory, as they had already chased Semyon Varlamov from the New York Islanders' net. Instead, they blew a 3-0 lead, then rebounded to win in overtime and tie their second-round playoff series at one apiece. Philippe Myers was the...
Flyers Provide Injury Update Amid Season Pause
April 16th, 2020 Last Friday, the Philadelphia Flyers and general manager Chuck Fletcher released an injury update amidst the suspended season. When the NHL paused the 2019-20 season, the Flyers had five players listed with injuries. Related: Broad Street Bullies - More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers On that list is a mix of forwards and...
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...
