One of the major reasons for the New York Islanders’ somewhat surprising trip to last season’s Eastern Conference finals was the play of their fourth line. The energy provided by the trio of Matt Martin, […]
It was one thing to have rookie Morgan Frost make the Flyers’ season-opening roster, albeit as a spare forward, but quite another to toss him on the top line in his first […]
PHILADELPHIA – First-line center Sean Couturier will be sidelined two weeks due to a “costochondral (joint) separation’’ the Flyers announced on Saturday. According to two medical websites, the costochondral joints are the ones between the ribs and […]
PHILADELPHIA – It was a character win but it may have come with a high price. During the Flyers’ 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, top center […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – There were times last season when the Flyers had moments of doubt about the possible return of Nolan Patrick from a serious injury. Hockey teams hate it when a player of any […]
PHILADELPHIA – If there had been spectators at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night, most certainly they would have given the Flyers a rather raucous ovation. That’s because the Flyers went toe-to-toe […]
PHILADELPHIA – Given the uncertainty of the NHL’s financial situation, it’s worth noting the Flyers could have one of the most expensive third lines in the business. Jake Voracek has four years left on his […]
The days of humble mutterings and cautious modesty appear be to over for the Flyers. As they embark on a pandemic-shortened 56-game season, players, coaches and management have set their sights high. Gone are thoughts […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – It’s going to be the first regular-season game in more than 10 months and the Flyers couldn’t be happier to get things going. Count Sean Couturier in that group. The Flyers can’t […]
PHILADELPHIA – They’re going to be a tough nut to crack. Like most contending teams over the years, the Flyers don’t have a lot of openings on their roster at the start of the season. […]
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