The shopping list for players was substantial but so was the Flyers’ determination to check off what they needed. With an eye to the future, general manager Daniel Briere wasted little time getting what he […]
While the recently completed Stanley Cup Final might have looked somewhat competitive based on Florida’s 4-2 winning edge, it really wasn’t. Most glaring statistic to back up that contention: The Edmonton Oilers led the six-game […]
For more than a decade, he had the “best seat in the house.” And now, well into the second stage of his “hockey” career, he still does. We’re referring to Brian Boucher, the ex-Flyer goaltender, […]
It’s been some time since the Flyers believed they were in position to justify writing a check for a high-priced free agent. Five years out of playoff contention will do that to a […]
When a team hasn’t made the Stanley Cup playoffs in a franchise record-tying five straight seasons, every moment is precious this time of year. In the Flyers’ case, there’s the late June NHL Draft to […]
If you need an honest, informed assessment of where the Flyers are and where they’re headed, there’s no one more qualified than a Hockey Hall of Famer who once played here. That would […]
PHILADELPHIA – In any sort of physical sports competition, you want a leader who has that “Follow me, boys!” mentality. And the person you want conveying that message doesn’t always have to be a participant […]
While we’re waiting for the Flyers to decide on a new coach, it might be worth going over what the new guy is going to need when he gets here. For instance, at least one […]
As a player, Rick Tocchet once returned to the Flyers and helped them get all the way to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. As a coach, would he attempt another Tocchet […]
When a team finishes in last place in its division, the search to find a bright spot or two is usually pretty challenging. And so it is with the 2024-25 Flyers, who found themselves in […]
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