Nightmare on Broad Street
It’s actually quite mesmerizing how close the Flyers have been to winning when you take a step back and look at the current six game losing streak. Another thought? It’s…
Matt Brauckmann
Early Season Grades: Metropolitan Division
The NHL season is well underway. Everyone in the league has at least 10 games under their belts and there are some interesting observations for some teams through those games.…
Welcome to Brayden Schenn’s Breakout Party
Just be patient. That’s a phrase that echoes all too well with Philadelphia Flyers fans. That’s also a phrase that we’ve heard so many times when it comes to Flyers…
Department of Player Safety Overrun with Inconsistency
It was just a few weeks back in the midst of the pre-season that San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres laid a seemingly senseless and dirty hit on Ducks forward…
An In-Depth Look at 3-on-3 Overtime
Two weeks into a fresh NHL season and the 3-on-3 overtime has yet to disappoint anyone. It has allowed for wide open play, odd-man rushes and spectacular saves. But how…
Tough Decisions Looming in Philadelphia
The Flyers are in the midst of a near week-long break after starting the season 2-1-1. A lot can be taken from the Flyers play in those four games, and…
3 Observations from the Flyers Season Opener
The Flyers had a very eventful season opener in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The team had a lead midway through the second period and failed to hold it. The…
3 Flyers Players to Watch on Opening Night
The Flyers are entering this season with a plethora of question marks surrounding them. They have a new coach, one who has never coached in the NHL, they have new…
Why Timeouts Are Now a Coach’s Worst Nightmare
There once was a time in the NHL where the timeout held little weight. Coaches would use them to regroup the team or maybe rejuvenate players after a series of…
Philadelphia Flyers 2015-16 Season Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are about ready to hit the ice after what was somewhat of roller-coaster ride in 2014-15. The team had players that failed to produce, a coach that…
Simon Gagne’s Top 5 Goals as a Flyer
Simon Gagne announced his retirement on Tuesday and he was no doubt a fan favorite in Philadelphia. In his 11 seasons there, he put up 535 points in 692 games,…
Special Teams Crucial to the Success of the Flyers
It’s a narrative that plagued the Flyers all of last season. They had one powerplay line that was unstoppable, one that couldn’t score, and a penalty kill that was akin…