The Philadelphia Flyers don’t have as many big-time free agents this season as other teams; thus less to do in terms of re-signing and workable cap space. With that said, there are a number of young restricted free agents (RFA), a couple of veteran defensemen, and a goaltender to decide what to do with. Let’s
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers officially named John Tortorella head coach on Friday. What might that mean for some of the players who were reportedly on the trade block? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers might be planning to make a pitch for Ville Husso out of St. Louis. Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight with the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. What buzz is there heading into Game 1 about both teams? Meanwhile, there is news that the Philadelphia Flyers have offered John Tortorella the head coaching job. What did John Gibson have to say
The Philadelphia Flyers have another candidate for their head coaching vacancy in Bruce Cassidy, as he was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Boston Bruins on June 6. The Bruins are at a crossroads with Patrice Bergeron mulling retirement, rumors surrounding David Pastrnak’s future with the team, and the timetable for the
The Philadelphia Flyers own the fifth-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal on July 7. They hope to use their premium position to address the glaring lack of “top-end talent” on their roster. The consequences of the selection will ring through the organization for years to come, as they have only drafted
The Philadelphia Flyers have yet to make any major changes, but you have to assume some are coming after the comments made by general manager Chuck Fletcher about a re-tooling. The Flyers should have their sights set on the Calgary Flames for a number of reasons, including four key players in need of new contracts.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports the Edmonton Oilers have run into COVID-related issues traveling to Colorado. What does that mean? Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have apparently interviewed John Tortorella about the vacant head coaching position. The St. Louis Blues have apparently been informed of Vladimir Tarasenko’s decision when it comes to the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Philadelphia Flyers taking a risk by moving too slowly on Barry Trotz? Ron Hextall has commented on the status of negotiations between the Pittsburgh Penguins and two of their veteran UFAs. The Florida Panthers were swept out of the playoffs and changes are expected. Finally, is Frederik Andersen
With the trade of Claude Giroux to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline, the Philadelphia Flyers have entered a new era without its long-time captain no longer on the roster. The 2021-22 season has been as much of a mess as last year’s team and it is uncertain who will be moved by general
The Philadelphia Flyers have some work yet to be done in the offseason after failing to qualify for the postseason in consecutive seasons. The plan has yet to be revealed as to exactly what Chuck Fletcher meant by a retooling. You have to assume that means prominent players are headed out and some are expected
The Philadelphia Flyers fell to the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Saturday night. With both teams removed from playoff contention, the matchup didn’t bring the most anticipation, but Flyers interim coach Mike Yeo added a bit of intrigue with his decision to start Martin Jones in net for
Cam Atkinson had every right to be upset. Imagine being at a draft party signing autographs and mingling with fans one night. Then the next day, his world was turned upside down in a flash. That’s the day the call came from Blue Jackets’ GM Jarmo Kekalainen. “We traded you to Philadelphia Flyers.” Fans got
Now that the dust has settled following the Claude Giroux trade, it is finally time to examine the potential that Owen Tippett holds for the Philadelphia Flyers. While Giroux was and forever will be a beloved member of the Flyers organization, the time to move on to younger players finally came. As controversial as that
The journey to the NHL has been anything but easy for Philadelphia Flyers forward Hayden Hodgson. Hodgson played five years and 294 games in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he recorded 157 points (87 goals and 70 assists) with the Erie Otters, Sarnia Sting, and Saginaw Spirit. For two of those seasons, he was
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Cam Atkinson hasn’t dominated the headlines for the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2021-22 season. The team faces an inevitable outcome of missing the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1992-93 and 1993-94, and they have slipped to the bottom spot in the Metropolitan Division. Their struggles and the impending trade of long-time
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have said they might add a defenseman, but who are they looking at? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are being plagued by injuries. A trade is almost a necessity at this point. The Seattle Kraken are working on a Mark Giordano trade, the Philadelphia Flyers are scouting
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche are looking to improve their team and have reached out to a few different clubs about some of their star players. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have said they probably aren’t going to do much before the trade deadline but could add a defenseman if they make