One of the major complaints lodged by Flyers fans against former head coach Dave Hakstol was how he handled his goaltenders. From starting Steve Mason almost every single game down the stretch in 2015-16 as the team attempted to reach the playoffs, to starting Anthony Stolarz in nine consecutive games last season, Hakstol truly struggled…
Although I disparaged the many shortcomings of the current salary cap set-up, I don’t think that the NHL should simply cut the cap idea out of the league entirely. As there are negatives, there are also positives that can come out of such a system. The idea of level competition arising via the revenue sharing…
We tend to think of the weeks following Christmas/Boxing Day as being World Juniors time, when we all turn our eyes to the kiddos and see how they’re doing. And this is a ways away, you say, but we (and yeah, okay, the national teams) are already starting the prep work heading into the tournament….
Remember when the Flyers had all that salary cap space? Yeah me neither. After a short spending spree from GM Chuck Fletcher since the end of the regular season, the Flyers suddenly have next to nothing in terms of cap space after acquiring Kevin Hayes, Justin Braun, and Matt Niskanen. We’re factoring in what we…
Folks, it’s July. It’s the slow part of the year for the NHL. With a lot of personnel changes for both the Philadelphia Flyers and other teams in the Metro Division, there are still a lot of questions about the Orange and Black (as well as their rivals) heading into the 2019-20 season. Thanks to…
*What’s that? A new Flyperbole for you fine folks? Heck yeah. [BSH] *Do you wan to talk about Tyler Pitlick? Let’s talk about Tyler Pitlick. [NHL.com] *More on Travis Sanheim and his bridge deal. [Flyers] *Our pal Charlie takes a crack at projecting the Flyers’ opening night roster! [The Athletic] *A look around the league…
With a heavy heart, I have to announce that it is only July. Late July, sure, but July nonetheless, and that means we still have to sit here, twiddling our thumbs, swinging our feet, for an entire two and a half months before hockey season begins. I confess that I consider my years to be…
*Listen folks. Claude Giroux is actually good. [The Athletic] *We love prospects, and we especially love under the radar prospects. Let’s check in with Wyatte Wylie. [NBCSP] *In sort of Flyers related news(?) the reports are confirmed! Michal Neuvirth has signed a PTO with the Maple Leafs. [PPP] *The Leafs also aren’t done making moves,…
There isn’t a whole lot going on in the hockey world, but even when there’s nothing going on it seems like Gritty is around to steal the spotlight. This time it’s the Flyers’ lovably ridiculous mascot making his debut in EA Sports’ NHL franchise. That’s right, Gritty will be on display in full force for…
Do I need to say much about Carter Hart? Nope, this kid helped us in dark goaltending times. I’ll keep this brief and let you enjoy (and miss) Flyers hockey and our bright future in the crease.