Tag: Philadelphia Flyers

According to a report from the Montreal Journal, Flyers forward Sean Couturier re-injured his MCL in an offseason game while making a routine movement.

Throughout the summer, the NHL Network has been compiling lists of the top 20 players in each position. In the most recent installment, unveiled on Sunday, the league’s top 20 wingers were spotlighted with Flyers wingers Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek both making the list.

With the 2018-19 NHL season approaching, Mikhail Vorobyev may be able to earn his spot on the roster as the Flyers third-line center after playing a solid defensive role with the Phantoms.

Shayne Gostisbehere was ranked as one of NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen right now, while Ivan Provorov was considered one of five defensemen on the bubble, sparking a bit of a debate showing how much Flyers fans value the 2015 first-round pick.

Jordan Weal remains an interesting possibility for the Flyers third-line center role that keeps being mentioned specifically by GM Ron Hextall, making the case for Weal even stronger as the offseason winds down.

The Flyers already have so many young star prospects coming through their system, a system that is already near the top of the league, with the likes of Morgan Frost and Carter Hart. Isaac Ratcliffe could be another player that can help the Flyers in the future, a depth guy who could potentially be on the Flyers sooner rather than later.

The smart decision in the 2018-19 season is to keep Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier together with Giroux still manning the wing, where he had so much success in the 2017-18 season.

The future of the Flyers is getting closer and there should be some excitement coming into camp. Here are just a few players that may get an extended look in training camp.

Ron Hextall and Flyers scouts have done very well in the past couple years on finding value and good young talent later in the first round. 19th overall pick Jay O’Brien could soon be another example of that.

With Ron Hextall looking to add some veteran help, there are a couple players he can target that can help the Flyers going forward to fill that veteran need.

Whether the 2018-19 season involves another playoff run or not, there is a lot to be happy about with the team going forward as expectations increase as the focus shifts to next season.

With the NHL Draft approaching in a matter of a few weeks, the Philadelphia Flyers have a few different scenarios to consider in mid June. Part 3 of the Offseason Preview continues with a focus on the NHL Draft.

After the career year Couturier had in 2017-18 season, putting up new career highs in points, solidifying himself as the first-line center, and continuing to be a shutdown force, not to mention being a finalist for the Selke Trophy, could we see the same from him in the 2018-19 season and for the rest of his career?

Philippe Myers and Travis Sanheim have brought their great seasons to the Calder Cup Playoffs. Despite being down two games to the Toronto Marlies in the Eastern Conference Final, their presence has been felt and is showcasing a potential future pairing for the Flyers at the NHL level.

The success of the Vegas Golden Knights puts a sharper lens on a potential Seattle expansion draft in 2020, one in which the Flyers stand to lose a valuable asset.

In Part 2 of our Flyers Offseason Preview, possible line combinations are reviewed including a realistic name or two from free agency being tossed into the lineup.

While it is hard to imagine a scenario where the Flyers take no penalties during the series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, their penalty kill is going to have to come through for them.

After Monday’s practice, it looks like Michael Raffl will be back on the fourth line with Matt Read and Jori Lehtera for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Islanders.

For the Flyers, the importance of depth scoring is key for them to get into the playoffs. The team needs to have players like Jordan Weal, Scott Laughton and Matt Read — among others — to step up and help put up points.

With the Philadelphia Flyers looking to clinch a playoff spot, their young core is helping to lead the way.

With the final stretch approaching for the Philadelphia Flyers, Alex Lyon has proven over his recent appearances that he is a serviceable goalie.

The 2nd half of the 2017-2018 season begins Wednesday night for the Philadelphia Flyers, and here is what needs to happen to see the Orange and Black in the playoffs once again.

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the market for a goaltender. Instead of re-signing Steve Mason to a long-term deal, the team should consider what looks to be the best short-term solution: Ryan Miller.

It’s an absolute no-brainer that the Philadelphia Flyers re-sign Shayne Gostisbehere, but how should they go about it: Lock him up long-term or offer a bridge deal?

After a rough sophomore season as the Philadelphia Flyers bench boss, some are clamoring for Dave Hakstol to be shown the door. Here’s why the Flyers will and should keep the head coach for a third season.

The Philadelphia Flyers missed out on the playoffs by eight points this past season. However, if they won a few key games, they would have had gained the 10 points needed to clinch a postseason position.

The Philadelphia Flyers face the end of another disappointing season. It’s become a regular notion with the team’s current core of players. Now they must be held accountable.

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(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (27-24-7) close out a three game…