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True to his reputation as one of the most colorful hockey personalities, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella did not hold back one bit in criticizing the play of his team during a Sunday night 3-0 home loss to the San Jose Sharks. “The whole performance, it sucked,” Tortorella commented in front of reporters about […]

A marquee Eastern Conference showdown is on tap for Tuesday night as the Philadelphia Flyers will attempt to go toe-to-toe against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to check out our NHL odds series, where our Flyers-Lightning prediction and pick will be made. What a time to be a Philly sports fan! With the Eagles […]

What a time to be a Philly sports fan! The ever-passionate fanbase had one of the best sports weekends to date. The Phillies marched to the NLCS, eliminating a bitter rival in the process. The Flyers, against all odds, started the NHL season 2-0. And to top it off, the Philadelphia Eagles remained undefeated by […]

The Miz is a heel. Yes, he tries to be personable, maybe even likable, on his reality television show, Miz and Mrs., but at the core of things, WWE fans aren’t tuning in to RAW and/or SmackDown to see the sympathetic Mike Mizanin, even if he is being stalked relentlessly by the enigmatic Dexter Lumis. […]

Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier recently picked up a back injury as the NHL season looms. The initial fear was that the veteran forward would miss significant time. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case now. The Flyers announced on Wednesday that Couturier will not require surgery. He is still week to week, but […]

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis received a heartbreaking injury update ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season. Ellis, who missed all but four games for the Flyers last season, has been dealing with a torn psoas muscle injury, which has affected his day-to-day life, causing significant hip and core issues for the defenseman. After it was […]

The Philadelphia Flyers were dealt a brutal blow ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season as star center Sean Couturier is dealing with a highly concerning injury. According to Anthony SanFilippo, Couturier is suffering from a herniated disc in his back and will likely require surgery to repair the issue. Couturier figures to miss several months […]

The Philadelphia Flyers received brutal news regarding defenseman Ryan Ellis a few weeks back. However, the team’s injury woes are not as bad as they originally seemed. Forwards Sean Couturier and Kevin Hayes will be full participants in training camp beginning on September 21. Both players missed significant time last season with various injuries. Couturier […]

Flyers head coach John Tortorella will begin his first training camp on September 21. However, he has already identified one area in need of major improvement. Tortorella spoke with SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on Wednesday where he mentioned the team’s culture was in need of a change. And he planned on implementing that change from […]

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis played just four games last season. The hope was that the veteran blueliner would make it back in time for the start of this upcoming season. However, it seems things won’t be going to plan. Flyers head coach John Tortorella spoke with reporters on Monday, revealing the 31-year-old likely won’t […]

The Philadelphia Flyers were always a long shot to win the Johnn Gaudreau sweepstakes in the 2022 NHL free agency. After all, they just didn’t have much financial flexibility to offer the enormous contract worthy of Johnny Hockey’s talent. And that failure to land Gaudreau got some strong reaction from frustrated Flyers fans who didn’t […]

The clock is ticking for the Calgary Flames to secure the retention of star forward Johnny Gaudreau’s services, as they could soon lose the biggest selling point they have for Johnny Hockey, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. In exactly 48 hours, #Flames will lose the ability to offer Johnny Gaudreau an 8-year contract, which […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made the decision to ship defenseman Tony DeAngelo to the Philadelphia Flyers last Thursday, and that hasn’t been sitting well with Philly sports fans, mainly because of the blueliner image off-the-ice. Nevertheless, DeAngelo is now part of the Flyers, who also got a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft along with […]

Night 1 of the 2022 NHL Draft is complete and Day 2 is underway. The Philadelphia Flyers are wasting no time and just acquired Tony DeAngelo and a seventh-round pick in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. In exchange, the Hurricanes received second, third, and fourth-round picks, which are spread out over the next three […]

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov was shockingly arrested in Russia in late June, and it appears he’s not the only NHL player caught up in the situation. Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov is reportedly wanted in Russia after allegedly purchasing a fraudulent military ID, according to Sport-Express. Upon hearing about the arrest of Ivan Fedotov, […]

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov was arrested in Saint Petersburg, Russia last Friday for allegedly avoiding military service. Shortly after his arrest, Fedotov was hospitalized for stress-induced gastritis (per the Moscow Times). According to PhillyHockeyNow, Fedotov is now in the Arctic as a member of the Russian Navy. The news outlet reports that he was […]

At this point of his career in the NHL, it is obvious that Claude Giroux’s window to win a Stanley Cup as a key contributor is closing. His stint with the Florida Panthers in the second half of the 2021-22 NHL season was not able to give him the chance to kiss and lift the […]

Nazem Kadri finally won a Stanley Cup this season after years of falling short. The Colorado Avalanche star enjoyed a prolific postseason, during which he battled through thumb surgery in order to help his team win the title. Once the Stanley Cup celebrations die down, Kadri will have some crucial decisions to make regarding his […]

On May 7, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov to a one-year, entry-level contract. According to Philly Voice, the 25-year-old was arrested in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Friday for allegedly avoiding military service. Friday night, an ambulance transported Fedotov from the St. Petersburgh military commissariat to a hospital. According to Radio Free Europe, […]

On Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers made a big move in hiring John Tortorella as their new head coach. It’s an exciting time for the franchise, as the front office hopes the new coaching staff can push the team back into the playoff race next year. However, it appears not everyone is a fan of the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers had a rough 2021-2022 season, to say the least. When the most entertaining part of a team’s season is its mascot, you know there’s a problem within the organization. The Flyers went 25-46-11, lost their captain, fired their head coach, and fired their interim head coach all in one season. However, the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are apparently looking at newly available head coach Bruce Cassidy to fill their vacancy. The Flyers are coming off one of their worst seasons in recent memory. They are in search of a new head coach after the Flyers decided not to retain Mike Yeo, who was interim head coach. They previously […]

The Calgary Flames will work quickly to try and lock down Johnny Gaudreau on a new contract. The star forward was unwilling to discuss a new deal during the regular season, focusing instead on his hockey. After the Flames were bounced by the Oilers in the Battle of Alberta in the second round of the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are coming off very disappointing season. They finished dead last in the Metropolitan Division with a 25-46-11 record. The franchise is still only two years removed from finishing in second place and a playoff berth. But it’s pretty clear that the organization is now in rebuild mode. That was made evident by […]

The Winnipeg Jets will play host to the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. The Flyers have been well out of a playoff position for months now while the Jets were pushing for a wild card spot but ultimately fell short enough to fall back behind. With that, it’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a […]

Two Philadelphia Flyers staff members are suing team ownership and multiple others for negligence, strict liability, and a loss of consortium. Jim McCrossin and Sal Raffa claim they were diagnosed with rare medical conditions caused by chemicals used in Zambonis at the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees. Crossing Broad first reported the news. According to […]

The New York Rangers are stuck with 100 points, but they have a golden opportunity to get over the hundred-point mark later tonight when they go up against the struggling Philadelphia Flyers, who are virtually out of playoff contention. The Flyers are fresh off a forgettable loss to the Washington Capitals. Will the Rangers add […]

The New York Rangers will play host in this Metropolitan Division rivalry game against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. This will be the third meeting between these two teams this season where the Rangers won both of the first two. Will the Rangers win their third of the series tonight or can the Flyers finally get […]

No player in the history of the NHL has ever played consecutively for 1,000 games.  Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle is only less than a dozen straight appearances on the ice away from attaining that incredible feat, but he has to kiss that chance goodbye. According to Kevin Weekes of ESPN, Yandle’s record streak of […]

The Philadelphia Flyers will pack their bags and head out west to take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday evening. It is time to take a look at our NHL odds series, where our Flyers-Avalanche prediction and pick will be revealed. Let’s just call it like it is: The […]

The St. Louis Blues will play host against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in this cross-conference matchup. The Blues are currently sitting in second place in the Central Division with 79 points while the Flyers are tied for last in the Metropolitan Division with just 51 points. Can the Flyers pull off a big upset here […]

The Florida Panthers managed to further improve the roster at the NHL trade deadline, with their biggest move coming in the form of a trade for Philadelphia Flyers legend Claude Giroux. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was discussing the Giroux acquisition with the media on Tuesday and had a surprisingly funny tidbit about one of the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers participated in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Panthers last week with Claude Giroux as the headliner. In exchange for their longtime captain, Philadelphia acquired Owen Tippett, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2023 third-round pick. Rumors and reports on the trade circulated for weeks before the deal was officially announced on […]

Longtime Philadelphia Flyers winger Claude Giroux was dealt to the Florida Panthers at the NHL’s trade deadline, officially ending an era with the franchise that drafted him back in 2007. The Flyers had spoken about how Giroux had earned the right to have a say in where he was traded. The 34-year-old broke his silence […]

Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux is more than likely headed to the Florida Panthers. Rumors and reports of the trade are becoming more frequent, and his emotional 1,000th game did everything but sign the deal. Flyers writer Anthony SanFilippo tweeted the news following the milestone game Thursday night. THREAD: Claude Giroux is not accompanying the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to the future, and with that comes the expectation they’ll offload Claude Giroux at the NHL trade deadline. The veteran center should have a plethora of teams interested in bringing him aboard, and he could be a key contributor to any contending team. Giroux has spent his entire 15-year career […]

The Minnesota Wild are in the midst of a pretty bad stretch of hockey lately, but luckily for them, they head into Philly tonight to take on the Flyers. While the Wild are slowly losing sight at holding on to their playoff seeding, the Flyers never had a chance from the start. Can the Wild […]

After spending his entire career with the Philadelphia Flyers to this point, it seems as though Claude Giroux’s time with the organization may be coming to an end. With the Flyers in the midst of a terribly disappointing season and Giroux on an expiring contract, all signs point towards a split with their captain. Below, […]

The Philidelphia Flyers sit in 7th place in the Metropolitan Divison as they look to end their five-game losing streak at home against the Central Division’s 3rd place team, the St. Louis Blues. This is the first matchup between these two teams this year and they won’t see each other again until mid-late March. It’s […]