Ex-Coyote Gagner Finds Home With Flyers Mark Brown | November 28, 2015 PHILADELPHIA – Movement about cities and related uncertainties pretty much comes with the territory. That’s the conclusion offered by Sam Gagner, who is playing for this third NHL team…
R.J. Umberger, Mark Streit Placed on IR Dustin L. Nelson | November 14, 2015 The Philadelphia Flyers have placed both R.J. Umberger and Mark Streit on injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. In corresponding moves, the team has recalled defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and…
The Philadelphia Flyers and The Power of Addition By Subtraction David Quackenbos | October 17, 2015 Last season, when one looked at the Philadelphia Flyers roster and their salary cap issues there were four names that stuck out: Andrew MacDonald, Nicklas Grossmann, RJ Umberger, and Vincent Lecavalier. However,…
3 Observations from the Flyers Season Opener Matt Brauckmann | October 9, 2015 The Flyers had a very eventful season opener in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The team had a lead midway through the second period and failed to hold it. The…
The Flyers Should Take A Chance On Sean Bergenheim David Quackenbos | August 9, 2015 It is the beginning of August. The time that has become known for NHL clubs making low-risk, high-reward free agent signings. There are always a few players who slip through the…
Sam Gagner Brings Low-Risk, High-Reward to Flyers Andy Dudones | July 9, 2015 New Flyers forward Sam Gagner knows uncertainty. At only 25, the London, Ontario native has now been traded under unusual circumstances in back-to-back offseasons. After the Tampa Bay Lightning traded for…
2014-2015 Flyers Evaluations: The Forwards Matt Brauckmann | April 13, 2015 Now that the season is over there is plenty of time to reflect back on what went right (and wrong) in Philadelphia. Ron Hextall will have a busy agenda this…
Flyers GM Ron Hextall Must Continue to Get Crafty Andy Dudones | March 18, 2015 Without any playoff action to look forward to in Philadelphia, there’s plenty of finger pointing to go around. But instead of holding an array of tiring and unnecessary kangaroo courts,…
Flyers Backcheck: Voracek ‘Caps’ off Second Straight Win Andy Dudones | January 8, 2015 The Flyers seem to be getting the hang of this overtime thing. Jakub Voracek’s overtime game-winning goal on Thursday night lifted Philadelphia to their second straight win, as the Flyers…
The Fundamental Flyers Christmas Wishlist Matt Brauckmann | December 20, 2014 1) Cap Relief. Santa really is going to have to work his magic to give the Flyers what they need most. That is cap relief. The Flyers have approximately $566,667…
Cap Hits: Measuring Umberger, Lecavalier Against Peers Andy Dudones | December 17, 2014 The contracts of R.J. Umberger and Vinny Lecavalier illustrate how the salary cap era has been a cruel, harsh ninja chop to the crotch for the Philadelphia Flyers. Long gone…
Flyers Backcheck: Laughton’s First Rains on Carolina Andy Dudones | December 13, 2014 After buzzing around the net for three weeks, Scott Laughton finally received the fruits of his labor with his first career NHL goal. Laughton’s second period goal in Saturday’s 5-1…