Flyers Sign G Kirill Ustimenko to Entry-Level Contract
Kirill Ustimenko, the Flyers third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, signed an entry-level contract with the Flyers, the team announced on Wednesday.
Read moreAround the NHL: 1st Round Stunners
Last week, it was already known that the President’s Trophy winners, the Tampa Bay Lightning, were eliminated, as were the Pittsburgh Penguins. Six other teams have joined, and many of them were near the top of the regular-season standings.
Read moreReport: Flyers Remove Connection to Kate Smith Over ‘Offensive Lyrics’
As of Friday morning, the Flyers are no longer using “God Bless America” and the statue of Kate Smith outside Xfinity Live has been covered on the heels of reports that Smith has a history of offensive lyrics in other recorded songs.
Read moreVigneault Vows to Bring New Mindset, Consistency to Flyers
Early in Vigneault’s introductory press conference on Thursday, it became apparent why Fletcher felt he had found the right person for the job. Vigneault talked at length about the approach he will bring to the Flyers, one that involves approaching the game with the right mindset.
Read moreAround the NHL: Blue Jackets Upset Lightning, Islanders Moving On
The Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that tied an NHL record with 62 wins in the regular season, were swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in four games. The Pittsburgh Penguins, the Stanley Cup champions in 2016 and 2017, were also swept by the New York Islanders in four games.
Read moreAnalyzing the Flyers Hiring of Alain Vigneault
There are many factors that go into determining why the Flyers chose to hire a veteran head coach like Alain Vigneault. Here are a few of them.
Read moreWith Vigneault as Head Coach, What’s Next for Scott Gordon?
With Alain Vigneault now in as the Flyers head coach, what is next for Scott Gordon?
Read moreFletcher Feels He Found Right Guy with Vigneault
Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher announced Alain Vigneault as the next head coach of the Flyers on Monday, noting that the process was short because it simply became apparent during conversations with Vigneault that he was the right person for the job.
Read moreFlyers Hire Alain Vigneault as Head Coach
On Monday afternoon, the Flyers named Alain Vigneault as the 21st head coach in franchise history.
Read moreWhat Coaching Options Remain for the Flyers?
With Joel Quenneville off the board, the Flyers are left to explore other options for their next head coach. Here are a few options that still remain.
Read moreFletcher Gets Critical on Flyers Mindset
Say this about Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher: he knows this team has fundamental problems that go far beyond just adding players and changing coaches. There’s a reason the Flyers allowed the first goal in 50 games this season and trailed 2-0 in 32 of 82 games. It’s a mindset issue.
Read moreFlyers ‘Aggressive’ Approach to Offseason Needs to Bring Relevance Back
The word going around is that the Flyers are going to be “aggressive” this offseason in the free agent and trade market, looking at all the ways they can upgrade the team. Quite frankly, they have no choice. All you have to do is look across the street for a reminder of just how relevant they are right now.
Read moreAn Interesting Offseason is Ahead for Flyers
The Flyers season is over, and it sets up for an interesting offseason for GM Chuck Fletcher, one that begins now that the season is over and will carry over throughout the summer and as the 2019-20 season approaches.
Read moreFlyers Close 2018-19 Season with Loss to Hurricanes
For the fifth straight game and 10th time in the last 13 of the season, the Flyers suffered a loss, 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes, a fitting end to a disappointing season.
Read moreFlyers-Hurricanes: Game 82 Preview
The Flyers, who have lost four straight games since their playoff hopes were officially dashed a week ago, and have lost six of the last seven games and nine of the last 12 games, close out the 2018-19 season at home against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Read moreWild Flyers Season Reaches an End
The season will ultimately be known for the failure to meet expectations, to take that next step in the development of a contender, and the massive fallout behind it.
Read moreFlyers Call Up D Mark Friedman, Send Down D Phil Myers
The Flyers called up defenseman Mark Friedman from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms ahead of Saturday’s season finale and sent down Phil Myers, GM Chuck Fletcher announced on Friday.
Read moreFlyers Allow 5 in 1st, Fall in Rout to Blues
In total, eight goals were scored in the first period between the two teams, including seven in the first 9:41 of the game, as the Flyers fell into a 5-2 deficit by the midpoint of the first period on the way to a 7-3 defeat to the Blues on Thursday night.
Read moreFlyers Coaching Search ‘Certainly Done Well Before the Draft,’ Fletcher Says
Whether the Flyers stick with interim head coach Scott Gordon or look elsewhere for a new head coach, GM Chuck Fletcher said the search will not last long.
Read moreFlyers-Blues: Game 81 Preview
There are just two games left on the Flyers schedule, including one final game away from home which the Flyers will play on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues.
Read moreFlyers Drop 3rd Straight as Stars Clinch Playoff Spot
The Stars scored two goals in each period on their way to a 6-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday night, handing the Flyers their third straight loss and eighth in the last 11 games.
Read moreFlyers-Stars: Game 80 Preview
Three games remain for the Flyers over the final week of the 2018-19 season. For the Orange and Black, there’s nothing left to play for but pride and to be a spoiler.
Read moreGeorgiev Posts Shutout as Flyers Fall to Rangers
The Rangers handled the Flyers easily on Sunday, as Alexandar Georgiev came through with 29 saves in a shutout win as the Flyers fell to the Rangers, 3-0, at Wells Fargo Center.
Read moreFlyers Officially Eliminated with Loss to Hurricanes
By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor The Flyers playoff push is officially over after a 5-2 loss to the…
Read moreFlyers-Hurricanes: Game 78 Preview
Audition time begins for many Flyers as they begin the final five on the road facing the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon.
Read moreHart, Couturier Lead Flyers in Shootout Win Over Maple Leafs
Carter Hart made four saves in the shootout, including on attempts by Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews and William Nylander, as the Flyers got the only goal of the skills competition from Sean Couturier to seal a 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center.
Read moreFlyers-Maple Leafs: Game 77 Preview
The Flyers first opponent in the final six games is the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just 12 days earlier, Toronto delivered a blow to the Flyers playoff chances by rallying from down 5-2 for a 7-6 win.
Read moreFlyers Sign F Michael Raffl to 2-Year Extension
The Flyers have signed forward Michael Raffl to a two-year extension, GM Chuck Fletcher announced on Tuesday afternoon. The deal is worth $3.2 million with an average annual value of $1.6 million.
Read moreBreaking Point: Flyers Tough Schedule Became Too Much to Handle
Two weeks ago, the Flyers had closed the gap to a playoff spot from 16 points to three points. In the seven games since, they have gone just 2-5-0 as a difficult schedule simply became too much.
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