Morning Evening Observations is a new feature, where we break down the previous night’s afternoon’s game with an analytical eye. The Nashville Predators may not have the best record in the league (or even their conference), but don’t doubt their credentials. They’re second in the NHL in Score-Adjusted 5v5 Corsi and first in Expected Goals….
*The Flyers are in Newark tonight, and because of Radko Gudas‘ suspension, we’ll be seeing Nick Schultz again. Hooray. [Inquirer] *Speaking of, Hakstol does not agree with the length of Gudas’ suspension. [CSN Philly] *Gudas spoke with the media after practice yesterday. [Flyers] *Claude Giroux is leading his team by example. [Daily News] *Can’t say…
It took 14 games and battling through numerous scratches, healthy or potentially not, but at long last, the Flyers‘ 33-year-old rookie tallied his first NHL goal. Evgeny Medvedev has never been a big goal scorer. His career high in the KHL was just eight goals, and in his final season before coming to the NHL,…
Morning Observations is a new feature, where we break down the previous afternoon’s game with an analytical eye. Charlie was unable to watch Saturday’s game, so you all get me instead. Sorry about that. Coming into yesterday, the Flyers had lost ten straight regular season games in Madison Square Garden, and 13 of their previous…
*The Flyers are off until tomorrow night so let’s have some fun looking into things. First up, Charlie examines why Dave Hakstol keeps playing Nick Schultz over Evgeny Medvedev. [BSH] *Radko Gudas has been suspended for three games. Hmm. [ProHockeyTalk] *Let’s hear from/about some injured Flyers who are working towards a return. [Flyers] *Shayne Gostisbehere…
Morning Observations is a new feature, where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. The Flyers were dominated last night literally from the opening shift. It was poor play in the defensive zone that allowed Columbus to jump on the Flyers early on, as Philadelphia seemingly averaged a turnover per shift….
*The Flyers are in Ottawa tonight to take on Cherry Hill Native Bobby Ryan and his friends the Senators. Did you know Bobby Ryan is from Cherry Hill which is near Philadelphia? Probably not. Puck drops at 730 go Flyers! *Fan voting for this year’s All-Star game opens today! Who would you vote for? No…
Morning Observations is a new feature, where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. In a way, this game was a bit of a tale of two, um … I can’t really call them halves, since one of them was longer than the other. But there was a distinctly different feel…
*Just in time for the Islanders to roll into town, Andrew MacDonald is back on the Flyers! WOOOOOO [BSH] *Radko Gudas had a bit of a goony reputation when he came here to Philly but he’s playing above that rep. Which is good for us. [Inquirer] *The Flyers’ second line has been pretty dominant for…
The Teddy Bear Toss is a time-honored tradition in Calgary. Every year, around the holidays, several hockey teams through several leagues hold a special game in which fans are encouraged to bring stuffed animals – all who fall under the helpful “teddy bear” moniker – to the rink with them. Then, when the home team…