Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Defensive issues didn’t disappear despite Ghost scratch Even though the Flyers won on Thursday night against the Vancouver Canucks, some lineup changes were inevitable, for a few reasons. To start, Mark Streit was finally ready to return…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: A sloppy, ridiculously entertaining game The Flyers came away with the 3-2 victory last night courtesy of a shootout win, but despite the fact that only four actual goals were scored between the two clubs, this was…
Wayne Simmonds is a very good hockey player. Further to that, though, he’s one of those good hockey players that can also fight. Remember, P.K. Subban does not want anyone fighting Wayne Simmonds. Kevin Bieksa, though? Sure, why not? It didn’t turn out to be much of a fight – and losing Simmonds in exchange…
It’s Dec. 26, which means hockey still isn’t back for another day, and the Philadelphia Flyers still aren’t back for another two. On one hand, the lack of hockey during the holidays kind of sucks – other sports get to have their showings – but on the other hand, hockey is very physically punishing, and…
Morning Observations is a feature where we break down the previous night’s game with an analytical eye. #1: Gibson the primary reason for the loss Whenever the Flyers suffer a defeat, it’s easy for fans to fall into the blame game. And last night is no different — if you so chose, you could blame…
Over the weekend, news broke that the Flyers alumni will be taking part in a good will tour through Russia, in which they will play several games against Russian squads. The Inquirer reports that Philadelphia will play three games across Russia: in Kazan on February 16, in St. Petersburg on the 18th, and outside in…
Hockey is an expensive sport – especially if you’re a goalie. Which is why it was probably all the more devastating when Jake Mattice, a grade 8 student in Belleville, Ontario, had his goalie equipment stolen from his dad’s car. Who does that? Steals a kid’s gear? That’s low. Via Quinte News, enter: Steve Mason,…
Last game before the bye week today, as the Flyers will take on the Washington Capitals in Washington for the first time this season. The Capitals have won eight games in a row and are taking on a Flyers team that was clobbered yesterday. This will be fun! (Let’s hope.) Lineup-wise, the only change we…
Justin Bieber had a pretty big night at the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout, scoring a goal and notching an assist. In fact, that assist was on a goal scored by Eric Lindros, which is pretty much the weirdest thing ever. Goal scored by Eric Lindros. Assisted by Justin Bieber. Those words were spoken over the…
VOORHEES, N.J. ― Something has to change with the Flyers. After looking bulletproof during their 10-game winning streak, the Flyers have quickly lost any ground they had made up in the standings and surely watched the gap between them and the non-playoff position teams shrink thanks to a five-game slide. In an effort to shuffle…