If familiarity does indeed breed contempt, then the Flyers’ preseason schedule of games should be fun to watch. Philadelphia’s eight-game slate will have only three teams – the Boston Bruins, the New York Islanders and […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – This past season, the Flyers finished with 98 points, good for third in the Metropolitan Division and a playoff spot. While that was an admirable achievement, there’s still a lot of work […]
It’s nice to ride a hot goalie. But that can only take you so far. Heading into Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brian Elliott had started 18 of the Flyers’ previous 19 […]
A handful of us, including Wayne Fish, Rob Parent, Les Bowen, and Tim Panaccio, were fortunate to have a front-row seat to the Eric Lindros saga from its giddy beginnings to its acrimonious end. From […]
PHILADELPHIA – Shayne Gostisbehere is known mostly for his offensive skills but now he’s even making headlines with his defense. It was there for all to see on Sunday when Gostisbehere executed a steal, leading […]
PHILADELPHIA – The late Freddy Shero once started Bernie Parent in goal 37 straight games. Then he went to Bobby Taylor. When reporters asked him why he gave Taylor the start, Shero shrugged and said, […]
PHILADELPHIA – A healthy Claude Giroux is a confident Claude Giroux. And a confident Giroux is right back among the NHL’s elite scorers. Another three-point game by Giroux in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the St. […]
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