When Chuck Fletcher took over as general manager of the Flyers back in November, 2018, he inherited players who came to Philadelphia as far back as 2006. That included three regimes headed by […]
Just win, baby. That was the iconic slogan Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis once employed to inspire his NFL team. And, if we can fast forward a few decades, it might be the one Flyers […]
The old adage “actions speak louder than words’’ remains prevalent in the 100-year-old sport of professional ice hockey. But throughout the years there have been players equally adept at both. The […]
Whether it was the teachings of legendary coach Roger Neilson or living up to the Flyers’ high standard of achievement, the Class of 2000 took lessons it learned and translated them into success down […]
It might be prudent for teams such as the Flyers to take notice how underdog teams such as the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders have performed in the current Stanley Cup playoffs. […]
Like any successful business, ambition and leadership start at the top. So when hockey enthusiasts in the Delaware Valley wonder just how aggressive the Flyers’ approach to the offseason will be, many are […]
Not many people thought the Flyers had a chance at a top-two pick prior to the start of the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery. Somehow the Flyers beat the odds, moving up from No. […]
Hockey followers look at the Flyers’ NHL-worst goals allowed total and go, “Oh, it has to be the goaltending,” or “It has to be the three defense pairings.’’ But truth be told, […]
It’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. Back in January, my pick to win the Stanley Cup was the Colorado Avalanche. With the Rocky Mountain boys capturing the Presidents’ Trophy for best record in […]
This one hurt. In terms of expectations versus results, there have been disappointing Flyers seasons in the past but this one had to be one of the more painful ones. When the Flyers dutifully tripped […]
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