Jagr to Brodeur – Gems from the 1990 Entry Draft Peter Chau | July 31, 2013 It is with incredible irony that from the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, two of the NHL’s longest serving players, Czech forward Jaromir Jagr and Canadian goaltending legend Martin Brodeur, are…
Andy McDonald’s Decision is the Right One Jeff Ponder | June 11, 2013 Another NHL career has been cut short by the concussion epidemic. Andy McDonald, the Anaheim Ducks’ eighth all-time leading scorer, called it a career last week after suffering from post-concussion…
Top 10 Playoff Goals in Philadelphia Flyers History Ed Miller | May 30, 2013 This week marked the 26th anniversary of one of the biggest goals in Philadelphia Flyers history; a moment so incredible that the locals still believe the streets of Broad…
The Most Grueling Two Months in Sports Tannor Torrao | April 29, 2013 In a couple days the most intense two month stretch in sports will begin: The Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s the time of year where heroes are born. Where rivalries are…
Peter Laviolette Isn’t the Reason For Flyers’ Woes Ed Miller | March 11, 2013 When Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette joined the team in 2009, it was a welcome change for the often inconsistent franchise. Previous coach John Stevens left the team in…
Documentary shoots straight on sport’s Head Games Ryan Pike | September 26, 2012 The concern over injuries related to sports is not exactly a new phenomenon, although the types of injuries that provoke the concern have changed dramatically in recent years. Particularly in…
Is Claude Giroux Poised to Become the Next Flyers Captain? Ed Miller | April 24, 2012 Almost six years ago Bob Clarke forgot the name of the Philadelphia Flyers’ 22nd overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. That pick, a small 18-year-old by the name…
Philadelphia Flyers: If Only I Could See Them One More Time… THW Archives | February 10, 2012 So I got to chatting with my old man today. Whenever chats like these occur there is usually a great deal of wisdom bestowed upon me. But this wasn’t like…
Sidney Crosby’s Final Hurdle Mike Colligan | November 17, 2011 Day after day, questions have focused on the physical aspects of Crosby’s recovery. He was cleared for contact over a month ago and seems to be doing well. So what’s the hold up? Maybe in our focus on the return of Sidney Crosby the hockey player, we’ve forgotten about Sidney Crosby the person.
Team Captains – Philadelphia Flyers THW Archives | June 30, 2011 The Philadelphia Flyers surprised many fans in the 2011 off-season with a few unexpected trades, including that of their captain, Mike Richards, to the Los Angeles Kings for young up-and-comers Brayden Schenn…