With the news that the Flyers plan to retire the number 88 this season, BSH Radio takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate the career of franchise legend Eric Lindros. Bill and Kelly discuss how pivotal Lindros was to their formative hockey years, while Charlie and Steph take the perspective of fans who didn’t…
*Guys, remember when Matt Read was a serious contender for the Calder Trophy? And he was actually pretty dang good? Well, he’s trying to get back to that. Fine idea. [Inquirer] *Jordan Weal tells the tale of his very first NHL goal. Here’s hoping he gets the chance to score lots more this year. [Flyers]…
*So Ron Hextall wants to make sure it is super super clear that it isn’t a lock for Nolan Patrick to make this team out of training camp. Which is absurd, of course he is making this team out of training camp. [Inquirer] *A couple of other guys who’d like to make the team right…
*Oh hey, here’s another mention of how the end of August is a wasteland and nothing is happening in the entire world of hockey. Oh wait, they’re putting ice down at The Farg. That’s something. [Sons of Penn] *Our 25 Under 25 comes to a close with a brand new Number 1 Hockey Boy, Ivan…
*So as has been the case for what seems like a million years at this point, Scott Laughton heads into training camp with something to prove. [Inquirer] *You know who had a pretty excellent summer? Sayne Gostisbehere, that’s who. [CSN Philly] *On Jordan Weal, who chose the Flyers in the hopes that he’ll actually get…
Your friends at BSH Radio took this Labor Day off, leaving you woefully bereft of good hockey conversation for the week. Instead, let’s all look back to the season preview we did before the start of last season and have a hearty chuckle together about how wrong we were about…well, everything. Like, seriously everything. You…
If you were feeling down about hockey season still being about a month away, this should cheer you up! Flyers training camp is finally upon us, starting just over a week from now on Friday, September 15. The Flyers as always will lace up the skates at the Skate Zone in Voorhees for the essential…
*Remember when Jeremy Roenick decided to shit-talk Claude Giroux for some reason? Yeah G doesn’t really care, so… [CSN Philly] *But whatever who cares TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE IS OUT! [BSH] *Hey you know who was really good last year and doesn’t really get a lot of light shined on him? Radko Gudas. What should we…
*It’s season preview time babby!!! First up, Captain Claude Giroux. [BSH] *So yesterday the NHL and the NHLPA released what they’re calling a “Declaration of Principles”. Interesting concept. Even the Pope got involved! [Puck Daddy] *So like…what’s the deal with Cole Bardreau? Why is the front office so chatty about this rando on a team…
The long Flyers-less summer is over. With rookie camp now in full swing, BSH Radio is back from its one-week hiatus to get you back into hockey mode. Training camp brings the obvious question of expectations for the season, and the gang starts by evaluating how head coach Dave Hakstol fits in with those expectations….