*One streak is over, but tonight the Flyers are back on the ice to try and start another one. Preferably the good kind. And since we are playing Noted Rivals™ and not-great hockey team the Detroit Red Wings, the opportunity is there for the taking. Puck drop isn’t ‘til 8. Because Rivals. Go Team. *Before…
Scroll through Kate Frese’s photos from last night’s Philadelphia Flyers game against the Los Angeles Kings.
*Well, it was fun while it lasted! Good news is the next couple of games are against teams nowhere near as good as the L.A. Kings. Good run, boys. RECAP! *Ahead of last night’s game, Claude Giroux had some kind words for Kings coach John Stevens about what his former coach meant to his development….
*The Flyers win! And next the play Buffalo! I smell another streak, baby! RECAP! *I know, I know, the paywall. But our old pal Charlie wrote a solid 3,000 words about the resurgence of Jakub Voracek that are really worth your time. Borrow your friends log-in or something. [The Athletic] *Former NHL player and NHL…
It’s an airing of grievances episode of BSH Radio as the gang prepares for Saturday’s Festivus party. Bill wonders why the team plays right into opposing defense’s hands, Kelly celebrates her birthday with cheese and questioning Nolan Patrick, Steph has a bone to pick with Jordan Weal, while Charlie continues his logical, measured ways. Happy…
*Have you had enough coverage of Wednesday’s big win over the Red Wings? No? Me neither. So let’s get a cup of coffee and crack open Maddie’s 10 things. [BSH] *I’m on record as being a tiny little bit worried about Nolan Patrick’s lack of production thus far, but the kid is confident that his…
Scroll through Kate Frese’s photos from last night’s Philadelphia Flyers win against the Detroit Red Wings.
*Happy Boxing Day, Canadian (and British) fam! But more importantly, it’s World Juniors day! But first, the Flyers. Who lost, again. In a shootout, again. Let’s look back at Saturday’s game with 10 things. [BSH] *And just like in the Sabres game before the Columbus game, a fantastic effort by BAMFBrian Elliott was wasted by…
Following a .500 November, the Phantoms bounced back in a huge way this month. A dominating 7-2 victory over the Hershey Bears opened up December, a month that saw the Phantoms go 9-3-2 and out-score their opponents 54 to 43 at all situations. December 5-on-5 Trends Metric November December Trend GF/GP 2.09 2.86 0.77 GA/GP…
Empathy. Introspection. The human condition. What do these things have to do with the ice blade game? Only everything, you dunce! Unfettered skill and unmatched ability is what draws a spectator to sport, but the human element is what makes a fan. We love The Players’ Tribune because their stories offer insight into the inner…