Playoff Possibilities Abound for the Flyers

Embed from Getty Images   More and more, it seems that the fate of the 2015-16 Philadelphia Flyers will come right down to the final weekend of the season. While most of the focus is on whether the Flyers can beat out the Detroit Red Wings for the lower wildcard seed in the Eastern Conference, […]

Bill Meltzer  •  29 Mar 2016
Playoff Watch: A Saturday with huge implications for Flyers, others in playoff race

Embed from Getty Images   If you've been following the Flyers possible run to the playoffs and the drama unfolding night after night, then you know how things have become in the Eastern Conference. It is an absolutely logjam, a lot of teams separated by not a lot of points. Let's get you caught up.

Kevin Durso  •  26 Mar 2016
Mr. Playoffs: Danny Briere’s finest moments as a Flyer

  View image | gettyimages.com   The current state of the Flyers, trying to develop young talent, is a far cry from where the Flyers were on July 1, 2007, when they signed free agent Danny Briere to an eight-year deal.   That was an era where the Flyers were hungry for superstars and playoff […]

Kevin Durso  •  17 Aug 2015
Before leading Hawks dynasty, Toews was North Dakota fixture

  View image | gettyimages.com One of the faces of the NHL will take the ice on Wednesday night for Game 1 of his third Stanley Cup Final appearance with two wins under his belt already. For Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, this is nothing new. He's been there and he has conquered. In a […]

Kevin Durso  •  03 Jun 2015
Between the Pipes-05/05/15: Babcock watch continues; possible draft candidates for the Flyers

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.    Babcock still mulling future Mike Babcock is still under contract until June 30th and he's in no rush to decide where he'll coach next season: [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] Prospect watch A couple of looks […]

Dain Stiles  •  05 May 2015
Between the Pipes-04/21/15: Flyers begin search for new head coach; Todd McLellan next in line?

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.   McLellan next Flyers coach? Todd McLellan and the San Jose Sharks have parted ways. Does he come to Philly next? [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] [The Hockey Writers- Andy Dudones] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] [Hockeybuzz.com- Bill Meltzer]  NHL Playoffs A look at […]

Dain Stiles  •  21 Apr 2015
Between the Pipes-04/18/15: Berube fired; search for a new coach begins

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.   So long, Chief Craig Berube was fired on Friday. The reasons are numerous: [The Hockey Writers-Matt Brauckmann] [Pattison Ave.-Scott] [Philly.com- Mike Sielski] [Courier Post Online- Dave Isaac] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] So you're saying there's a chance? The Flyers have […]

Dain Stiles  •  18 Apr 2015
Road play could be Flyers’ big playoff obstacle

Holiday road trips have been somewhat of a tradition for the Flyers, and this season is no exception. The Flyers just returned from an eight-game road jaunt over the past two-plus weeks, which has seen excitement matched up with intense disappointment.

Rob Riches  •  05 Jan 2015
The Offseason

Photo by Amy Irvin/38 Photography Let's face it, while the Flyers could have beaten the Rangers in their seven game series, it's amazing that they even made it that far. This is a flawed team with a shaky defense and a bounce back goalie. A team with a rookie head coach that's typically and unfairly […]

Steve Jacot  •  01 May 2014