If your team had a record of 19-0-1 when you scored a goal, you would be pretty popular with your hometown fans, right? Kevin Hayes knows all about that equation, namely because it happened to […]
More than a few Flyers fans must have allowed themselves a little private smile when Brayden Schenn lifted the Stanley Cup above his head last year. Not only were they happy to see […]
It’s tough enough when you’re the 19th man on an 18-man game-night skating player roster, but throw in trying to stay ready in today’s health environment and it’s an even greater challenge. For example, take […]
Throughout the years, the Flyers found a way to come up with a crafty fourth-line journeyman center at just the right time. Some say Terry Crisp’s acquisition from the Islanders with 12 […]
As the first Flyer regular to make it back from Europe to begin workouts at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J., defenseman Robert Hagg knew there was going to be a price to pay. The […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated professional sports so badly, it’s difficult to characterize the possibility of any silver linings. But in the case of Flyers defenseman Philippe Myers, there might be somewhat of a bright […]
While he won’t be competing in the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs, Oskar Lindblom can certainly continue to serve as an inspiration to all his Flyers teammates. That was evident on Tuesday when Lindblom, who has […]
Like pitching in baseball, goaltending in hockey might be the position requiring the most time to prepare for a return to action after a long layoff. With one stark difference, however. When the “off’’ time […]
Everyone saw how important a fourth line can be when the St. Louis Blues made their march to a first Stanley Cup championship last year. The unit of Oskar Sundqvist, Alexander Steen and Ivan Barbashev […]
There have been some memorable films involving the ultimate sin city – from Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas to Frank Sinatra in Ocean’s Eleven to Elizabeth Taylor in The Only Game in Town. But […]
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