R.J. Umberger, Mark Streit Placed on IR
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed both R.J. Umberger and Mark Streit on injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. In corresponding moves, the team has recalled defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere and…
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Vincent Lecavalier Needs to Be Utilized Properly
Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning bought out a contract of one of their best players in franchise history. Vincent Lecavalier was just four years into a massive 11-year/$85…
Flyers Fourth Line Earning Dave Hakstol’s Trust
Through the first four games of the 2015-16 season, the Philadelphia Flyers have gone out of their way to ice four competent lines. They have been unafraid to bench Vincent…
The Philadelphia Flyers and The Power of Addition By Subtraction
Last season, when one looked at the Philadelphia Flyers roster and their salary cap issues there were four names that stuck out: Andrew MacDonald, Nicklas Grossmann, RJ Umberger, and Vincent Lecavalier. However,…
After Exciting Offseason, Flyers Still Must Be Patient
As the Philadelphia Flyers enter the 2015-16 season, it is hard not to see the summer of 2015 as a turning point. The organization finally has some fresh blood and the decisions…
Flyers Waive Andrew MacDonald
The Philadelphia Flyers have waived veteran defenseman Andrew MacDonald, the team announced on Monday. MacDonald, 29, has five years remaining on a contract that carries an AAV of $5 million.…
Flyers Return 3 Top Prospects to Junior Clubs
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that they are returning three 1st round draft picks to their respective junior teams. Travis Konecny (24th overall, 2015), Ivan Provorov (7th overall, 2015) and…
Flyers Contracts Are Built For The Trade Deadline, Not Training Camp
The Philadelphia Flyers organization has too many players. At the moment, there are roughly 21 defensemen in training camp vying for 12 spots on the Flyers and Phantoms (16 spots if…
Flyers Give Philippe Myers Entry-Level Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Philippe Myers to an entry-level contract, the team announced on Monday evening. The team announced neither term or dollars, but Tim Panaccio and others…
Flyers Give Chris Porter 2-Way Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed fourth line forward Chris Porter to a one-year contract, the team announced on Saturday. The contract is a two-way deal, according to TSN’s Frank Seravalli.…
Flyers’ Hextall Proving to the League that Philadelphia Will Contend Again
The Philadelphia Flyers have been locked in salary cap “jail” for the last few seasons, but general manager Ron Hextall has made some major strides. After just one season, it’s…
Jakub Voracek Gets 8-Year Extension
On Thursday evening the Philadelphia Flyers announced a big contract extension for forward Jakub Voracek. The Flyers are very sneaky and decided not to announce term or money and just…