Flyers Show Promise in Opening Road Trip
The Flyers wrapped up their season-opening road trip with a tough up-and-down loss to the Nashville Predators that featured three lead changes, five unanswered goals and questionable calls from the…
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Recchi’s Record-Breaking 1992-93 Season
Mark Recchi will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2017, his fourth year of eligibility. He won a Stanley Cup with three different teams, and his…
From NCAA to Pro Coach, A Look at Philadelphia’s Hakstol & Kelly
For a few months at the end of 2015, two of Philadelphia’s major sports franchises had head coaches who had jumped right from the NCAA to the pros: the Eagles’…
Questions Remain for the 2017-18 Flyers
As the 2017-18 NHL season approaches, the Flyers seem to be on the verge of becoming a long-term contender again. They’ve had some strong drafts, made smart trades and brought…
Flyers Captains Post-Lockout to Present
In two previous pieces, THW looked at the Flyers’ captains from their inception through the captainless 1992-93 season and from the start of the Lindros era until the 2004-05 lockout.…
Are the Flyers a Playoff Team?
As the fourth season of Ron Hextall’s tenure as Philadelphia Flyers GM approaches, even the most patient fans have to be wondering when the team will reemerge as a perennial…
Flyers’ Mason Moving On?
The Flyers will soon part ways with Steve Mason. The team raised some eyebrows when they re-signed Michal Neuvirth last season despite Mason’s superior performance—especially during the Flyers’ 10-game win streak. Many…
Inside NHL Combine With ‘Bike Guy’ Jordan Marwin
Every year, the NHL invites dozens of prospects to the scouting combine, where they gather for workouts, medical exams and interviews before the draft. It’s the last chance the players…
Hockey Gods Grant Flyers 2nd Pick
The Flyers caught a huge—and timely—break at the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery, winning the second-overall pick despite their mere 2.4 percent chance of doing so. This is a great opportunity…
History of Flyers’ Ineptitude in Net
Twenty years ago, during Flyers’ legend Ron Hextall’s second stint with the team, the Flyers advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals but were swept by the Detroit Red Wings. Hextall’s…
Couturier Deserves Flyers’ Fan Patience
There’s no denying Sean Couturier’s defensive skill, but his offensive game is developing more slowly. After a late-season surge last year, Flyers fans hoped that he’d take a step forward…
5 Highlights From 50 Years of Flyers–Penguins Hockey
After 50 years, the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins have developed one of the greatest rivalries in sports. They’ve played each other 281 times in the regular season. The Flyers…