The Lehigh Valley Phantoms inaugural schedule was released in full by the American Hockey League on Wednesday. The 76-game set will include 38 home games at the brand-new PPL Center in Allentown. The season begins October 11 against division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The game is at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre and we’ll expect a big…
*The outcome of last night’s game is less important to me than the absolute embarrassment that was the officiating. It’s completely unacceptable that at this time of year, with two teams who are, foolishly or not, pushing for the playoffs, that a game should be affected by this kind of mickey mouse nonsense. Anyway. Recap….
*Meltzer looks at the likelihood that Brayden Schenn is headed for a breakout season this year and also at the importance of a quick start for Jakub Voracek. *Saunders and Coatesy on the Hartnell-Umberger trade and the other notable moves the Flyers have recently made. [Flyers] *Steve Mason has joined the teeming mass of Ice…
*The third and final part of the BSH exclusive with Ron Hextall focuses on his use of analytics, the farm team, and…Chris Chelios. If you missed the first two parts of the interview, you can find them here. [BSH] *With all this expansion talk, who would the Flyers protect in the draft that comes along…
We’ve had some time to digest this Wayne Simmonds trade and what it means for us emotionally and practically. It has been tough to see Mr. Train wearing the Nashville Predators logo over the past week, but we all wish him well and hope many cups are in his future. After collecting our thoughts, we…
*Part two of Travis’ conversation with Ron Hextall focuses on the Flyers‘ young forward core, Steve Mason, and the team’s overall potential. [BSH] *John LeClair thinks the Flyers are a playoff team under Hextall. [ESPN] *The look back at the Flyers 25 Under 25 continues with numbers 15 through 11. [BSH] *Kimmo Timonen is headed…
We know that the Flyers will host the Capitals in the annual rookie game on Sept. 16, and now we know the roster for the preceding rookie camp, which will begin Sept. 12 and run through Sept. 15, the day before that game against Washington. The Flyers unveiled the roster for their annual rookie camp…
*GREAT NEWS EVERYONE! The Flyers will have the most heart in the league for at least the next two years, as Zac Rinaldo was extended yesterday. [BSH] *In case you were wondering, no one is particularly thrilled about the signing. [Let’s Go Flyers] *In part one of a four-part interview with CSN, Ron Hextall reinforced…
*Catch up with all of the Flyers moves and news over this summer with this handy off-season tracker. [Flyers] *Meltzer offers a quick update on the prospects. [Hockeybuzz] *Hextall likes the analytical approach but doesn’t see stats as the most important tool in a GM’s arsenal. [Courier-Post] *It’s Giroux vs. Giroux for highlight of the…
*An in-depth look at just how bad the Flyers defense is. In case you didn’t already know. [Let’s Go Flyers] *Steve Mason is excited to be back to work at the Flyers’ practice facility. [Flyers] *There is something to look forward to next season though, kids: the Flyers top power play unit should be pretty,…