During the playoffs last year, we started a new tracking project. By keeping track of when the puck enters the offensive zone, who brings it in, and how they bring it in, we’ve been able to pull out a lot of information about system and results. The team that wins the neutral zone will likely…
ALLENTOWN— It seems to be the same story every game. Sold-out crowd. Teams scoring late, and an overtime decision. Tonight the Phantoms gave their largest crowd this season something to cheer about, winning 2-1 in a shootout over division leader and intra-state rival. Six (!) of their 12 home games this season have been decided…
When I think about the NHL’s involvement in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, I try to put myself in the shoes of team owners and general managers as much as possible. When I do that, I can fully understand why they don’t want to send their players to the Olympics. It takes time…
The Flyers‘ season may not start on time, but at least we have the Philadelphia Phant— oh, right. While we might need to travel farther to see Phantoms hockey in the event of a lockout, at least the team will still be playing, and obviously, quite a few current Flyers might find themselves playing in…
Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes… Recaps of last night’s win: [BSH] [CSNPhilly] [Philly Sports Daily] [Flyers Faithful] [Inquirer] [Daily News] [delcotimes.com] [The700level.com] While it scared a lot of people, Claude Giroux blocking a shot is somehow indicative of this team’s desire to win. Or something:…
Canadian media is reporting that former Flyers captain Jason Smith has been charged with assaulting his wife and daughter. He was arrested August 10 in Calgary. News agency QMI has the details, via SLAM Sports. He was released shortly after his arrest by Calgary police under conditions he have no contact with the alleged victims,…
Greetings everyone, In an attempt to continue a not-as-new tradition, I have decided to start the second annual pre-season contest here at Broad Street Hockey. The questions below touch on all things Flyers (and a few other things from the league in general) for the upcoming season. If you cannot fill out the form for…
*Good hockey last night. There’s something refreshing about watching the playoffs with no emotional investment. Besides the seething hatred for the Pens, of course. *The Pens, who are starting Vokoun tonight. HA. (SB Nation) *Team USA beat the Finns in their own house. (CSN Philly) *Phantoms goalie Cal Heeter is enjoying his time at the…
Ray Emery gets the start again as the Flyers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning.
* TRADE DEADLINE DAY! Lots of things are probably going to happen today between now and 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, so make sure to check the SBNation.com NHL hub for constant updates from Travis and the rest of the SBN folk on who’s going where around the league. And if it’s just the Flyers you’re…