How Does Flyers Current Prospect Pool Compare to Past Groups?

Over the course of the last few years, the Philadelphia Flyers' farm system has gone from virtually barren — the after-effects of being strip-mined of high-end draft picks in "win now" drives — to one of the main reasons for long-term optimism. In particular, the pool of defense prospects has received considerable attention and hype […]

Bill Meltzer  •  17 Jul 2015
Around the NHL: Jagr passes Esposito

The ageless wonder, a.k.a. Jaromir Jagr, has reached yet another milestone in his Hall of Fame career. Last night the 43 yr old winger scored his 718th career goal in Florida's game against the Red Wings. The goal moved Jagr past Phil Esposito for fifth all time in NHL history.

Bill Minchin  •  20 Mar 2015
Voracek, like linemate Giroux, growing into superstar

The Flyers pick of Claude Giroux with the 22nd overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft was comical – then GM Bobby Clarke couldn't remember his name. Now it's synonymous with Flyers hockey. From a very early point in the now 27-year-old center's career, you could tell this was a special player and captain material. […]

Kevin Durso  •  25 Jan 2015
Devils dominate Flyers as road trip comes to a close

  View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Flyers had a chance to end their eight game road trip with a winning record. Jaromir Jagr notched a hat trick, Scott Gomez and Patrick Elias also scored and the Flyers lost to the Devils 5-2 on Saturday night.

Bill Minchin  •  03 Jan 2015
Game 39 Preview: Flyers end road trip with showdown in Jersey

After starting their current eight game road trip with three straight wins, the Philadelphia Flyers (14-17-7) have lost three of the last four in regulation. They will look to end the road trip with a win as they battle the New Jersey Devils (13-20-7) in Newark tonight. Game time is 7:00.

Bill Minchin  •  03 Jan 2015
The Devil Came Down From New Jersey; Beat Flyers 6-4

  #456956076 / gettyimages.com   Dainius Zubrus scored the winning goal at the 12:47 mark of the third period with a snap shot that beat Flyers goaltender Steve Mason, to give the New Jersey Devils a 6-4 win in the home opener for the Flyers.   

Hal Greenblatt  •  09 Oct 2014
Game 2 Preview: Flyers open home slate against Devils

  Less than two minutes separated the Flyers from points in the standings in their first game of the 2014-15 season. Instead, a late goal gave the Bruins the win and the Flyers a tough loss. But Thursday night presents another new beginning as the Flyers debut on home ice for the first time this […]

Kevin Durso  •  09 Oct 2014
Morning After: Where have Flyers forwards gone?

Claude Giroux and the rest of the Flyers forward group have been held scoreless in each of the last two games. Nick Grossmann, a defenseman, scored the only Flyers goal in a 2-1 loss to the Devils on Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com) The talk of the morning is about the Flyers near game-tying goal […]

Kevin Durso  •  12 Mar 2014
Jagr scores game-winning goal in Devils’ controversial 2-1 decision over the Flyers

Image courtesy of RantSports.comIn their final game before a six-game stretch that will test the skill of this team, the Philadelphia Flyers suffered a 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. New Jersey received goals from Travis Zajac and Jaromir Jagr in the win, while Martin Brodeur managed to […]

Craig Forsythe  •  11 Mar 2014