*So the Flyers decided to go ahead and shock just about everyone on earth by naming University of North Dakota head coach Dave Hakstol the newest future former head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Read all of the things: [BSH] [Flyers] [Sportsnet] [Courier-Post] [Inquirer] [SB Nation College Hockey] [Daily News] *Who is Dave Hakstol, you…
*Today is Babcock Day and we get to sit back and relax because we already signed a guy that looks just like Mike Babcock. Reportedly, the Sabres are almost 50/50 with Detroit, and also reportedly, the Sabres offered him FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS WHAT. [Die By The Blade] *In other head coaching news, the Oilers confirmed…
A sometimes frequent look back at how the Philadelphia Flyers have fared on this day, recalling some of the more memorable moments, achievements, and events that have shaped the organization throughout the club’s storied history Philadelphia has managed a 1-1 record in two all-time May 23 postseason contests, one a loss in the Stanley Cup…
Another day, another signing out of the KHL by the Philadelphia Flyers. Yesterday it was long-time KHL defenseman Evgeni Medvedev. Today it’s American right winger Aaron Palushaj, who struggled through six seasons as a professional in the AHL and NHL before leaving to play in the KHL prior to the 2014-15 season. He had just…
*Hey, Bobby Clarke did an interview! He’s surprised the Flyers never won another Cup and also thinks that tanking is a shameful thing to do. [Inquirer] *The Flyers are probably going to need a more mobile defense. Or, you know, a not terrible defense in general. [CSN Philly] *Pierre-Edouard Bellemare talks shoulder rehab recently. [Flyers]…
A sometimes frequent look back at how the Philadelphia Flyers have fared on this day, recalling some of the more memorable moments, achievements, and events that have shaped the organization throughout the club’s storied history Philadelphia has posted a 2-3 mark in five all-time May 24 playoff tilts, one a loss in the Stanley Cup…
*In case you missed it, Sean Couturier had himself quite a Worlds Tournament. He looked good. [Daily News] *Looking back at five-on-five goals against for the Flyers last season. [Pattison Ave] *Ryan White goes one-on-one with a camera, talking about stuff. [Flyers] *Wayne Simmonds also sat down with Jay Greenberg and he’s determined to make…
*I legitimately forgot R.J. Umberger was on this team. Now I’m sad. [Flyers] *Scott Hartnell continues to be an absolute delight and is now an entrepreneur. [CSN Philly] *The Flyers have SO MANY DRAFT PICKS. It’s awesome. [BSH] *Meltzer on the Memorial Cup, Shit The Beach, and more. [Hockeybuzz] *So we’re down to two teams…
*Terry Murray on Dave Hakstol’s coaching staff? Maybe. Maybe not. Speculation is fun though. [CSN Philly] *The Flyers signed Radel Fazleev to an entry-level deal. [Flyers] *Brayden Schenn vs. Marcus Johansson in a fantasy hockey cage match. [Dobber Sports] *How should the Flyers address their lack of secondary scoring? [CSN Philly] *Simon Gagne may want…
Welcome back to another summer of NHL draft coverage, folks! This years’ draft will be an exciting time for Flyers fans, as they hold a fairly high pick that can potentially change the shape of the franchise. With that said, I wanted to do something a bit different this year compared to last years’ coverage….