A Look Back at the Blue Jackets’ Longest Iron Man Streaks Nicholas Arnold | April 3, 2022 Being an iron man means a lot of things. It could mean you’re the guy in the Black Sabbath song who saved half of the universe with a snap of…
Ron Hextall – First 3 Years as Flyers’ GM Wes Herrmann | April 28, 2017 This May will mark the third anniversary of Ron Hextall’s promotion to general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. In those three seasons at the helm of the organization, Hextall has…
It’s Time for the Flyers to Buyout Umberger and Lecavalier Matt Brauckmann | January 6, 2016 The Flyers have $10+ million in cap space tied up in two guys that collectively have 42 points over the last 120 games. At the conclusion of this season, the…
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…
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…
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…
Philadelphia: Island of Misfit Contracts Bill Schoeninger | November 30, 2014 In the holiday film “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”, the characters in the movie visit The Island of Misfit Toys. The island is reserved for the toys that none of…
Flyers Management Needs To Swallow Their Pride And Bench Players THW Archives | November 29, 2014 In Greek plays ‘hubris’ is a character flaw usually punishable by the Gods. In the past few seasons, the Flyers management have been prideful in signing free agents to outrageous contracts…
Underperforming: 5 Observations from the First Quarter of the Flyers Season Matt Brauckmann | November 26, 2014 Now 20 games in, and with a disappointing 8-9-3 record, the Flyers have not performed very well. Here are 5 observations as we reach the quarter mark of the season.…
The Hartnell Trade Is Still Better Than You Think THW Archives | November 17, 2014 “In the long run men hit only what they aim at.” – Henry David Thoreau Given the recent play of RJ Umberger and Scott Hartnell I know this isn’t the…
