Did the Flyers Steal a Superstar at 24th Overall? Devin Slawson | February 16, 2016 The Philadelphia Flyers are often mocked for their lack of success at the draft, and for good reason. The Flyers have owned some fairly valuable draft picks over the past decade,…
Team North America World Cup Roster Projection Dustin Nelson | February 4, 2016 Continuing through midseason World Cup roster projections we hit the Team North America World Cup roster, née North American Young Stars. Every player on this team has to come from…
The 2015-16 NHL Small-Star Team Matt Pryor | January 30, 2016 Two years ago, I compiled the first (as far as I can tell, anyway) NHL Small-Star Team, comprised entirely of players 5’11” and under. I did so to prove a…
Calder Watch: Catching Up With The NHL’s Best Rookies Anthony Fusco | January 14, 2016 They are some of the best stories in the NHL every year. New players, both young and old, breaking into the league and trying to make their mark. Some of…
Facing Off: Ditch the Instigator, Dodge the Suspension Larry Fisher | January 4, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Flyers Playoff Hopes Becoming Justified David Quackenbos | December 30, 2015 Before the season, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager, Ron Hextall, made it clear that he envisions the Flyers as a playoff team. “We expect to be a playoff team (paywall to ESPN…
Philadelphia Flyers Face Tough Choice With Streit’s Return Michael Pityk | December 29, 2015 The 2015-16 Philadelphia Flyers are stuck in purgatory. They’re a team which might be good enough to push for a playoff spot, but still in need of a high draft…
Flyers Resiliency a Sign of Something Greater Michael Pityk | December 22, 2015 Last night the Philadelphia Flyers faced a talented St. Louis Blues team. They began the game and were quickly outworked in both the first and the start of the second…
Gostisbehere Changing the Dynamic in Philly Matt Brauckmann | December 17, 2015 Shayne Gostisbehere made a splash on defense for the Flyers when joined the big club back in November. He scored his first NHL goal in just his second game this…
Metro Division By the Numbers: December Edition The Hockey Writers | December 16, 2015 After some good reception on the November edition of Metro Division By the Numbers, I’m happy to bring December’s edition. Once again, I caution the numbers are light. Stay with…
Dave Hakstol’s Process-Based Approach Is Inching Towards Results David Quackenbos | December 15, 2015 The best coaches in the NHL care more about their process of coaching than the results of a specific game. Earlier this year, Ken Hitchcock made this point when he…
The Flyers Defense Is Quickly Becoming Respectable David Quackenbos | December 15, 2015 At the end of last season, the Philadelphia Flyers blue line was in bad shape. The last couple of months of the 2014-15 season marked the final goodbye of the Flyers…
