Flyers Can’t Overreact to Missing the Playoffs Matthew Dimmick | April 21, 2013 There will be no dramatic season finale this season where a shootout will determine whether or not the Flyers will make the postseason. There’s no doubt to whether or not…
Injuries Preventing Flyers From Being Trade Deadline Sellers Matthew Dimmick | April 1, 2013 After Sunday’s overtime victory against the Washington Capitals, the Flyers sit only 2 points removed from the 8th and final playoff position. But with the trade deadline looming, it would…
The Philadelphia Flyers Are Mediocre Matthew Dimmick | March 9, 2013 It’s a painful thing to declare a proud franchise “mediocre.” It’s even worse when you feel like that may be overselling them.
The Reunion Tour Continues – Flyers Reacquire Simon Gagne Matthew Dimmick | February 27, 2013 The Philadelphia reunion tour just keeps on truckin’. After signing Ruslan Fedotenko in a 3rd-4th line/penalty killing role in the offseason, and signing Mike Knuble as a free agent during…
Pull the Trigger: Finding Fantasy Hockey Gems Matthew Dimmick | February 16, 2013 There are plenty of gems (owned in less than 30% in Yahoo leagues) out there just sitting in free agency in your league, and you’re getting impatient with an underachiever…
Fixing The Flyers Offense – Trade Candidates Matthew Dimmick | February 6, 2013 There’s already some murmuring about going after another forward to fill in for Scott Hartnell/Wayne Simmonds. A top six forward is always a welcome addition, but those don’t come cheap.…
Fantasy Hockey: Predicting Risers, Fallers, and Sleepers Matthew Dimmick | January 18, 2013 The NHL season will kick off in less than 48 hours, so the window to draft your fantasy team is rapidly closing. How do you prepare? NHL.com provides their top-175…
Philadelphia Flyers: Explosive Offense Could Cool Down Matthew Dimmick | January 10, 2013 The painfully glaring weakness of the Flyers last season was their defense. Free agent defenseman Bruno Gervais will provide depth, at best.
CBA Negotiations: Owners Need to Pay Up Matthew Dimmick | October 23, 2012 The NHL lockout has taken fans on an emotional rollercoaster the past few days. After several meetings over minor topics, the owners provided a resurgence of hope with their surprise…
Epic Flyers Moments: Sami Kapanen’s Heart VS. Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Dimmick | September 28, 2012 In 2004, the diminuitive Sami Kapanen was one of the fastest players in the NHL. Standing only 5’9″, his speed went unmatched in both “Fastest Skater” events before the All-Star…
Changing the Lockout’s Effect on the Future of NHL Fans Matthew Dimmick | September 21, 2012 The first piece of mail I ever received at my new home with my newlywed wife was a Flyers-themed plea for grandchildren. It was a small brown box that wasn’t…
Appraising the Value of Intangibles and Scott Hartnell Matthew Dimmick | September 16, 2012 Despite an impending lockout over owners wanting a bigger cut of the money pie, they were dishing out some hefty contracts throughout the league. The talented – but oft-injured –…