The good memories of Mike Richards

  On Thursday, news broke that authorities were finally charging former Flyers captain Mike Richards with being in possession of a controlled substance while crossing the United States-Canadian border back in June. While this was the expected outcome, it's yet another turn of events in what has become an unfortunate fall from grace for the […]

Zach Hopkins  •  28 Aug 2015
Between the Pipes: Expansion hopefuls move on, Couturier’s value

Happy Saturday, Flyers fans! It's time for another edition of Between the Pipes where we look at some of the top headlines in hockey. 

Zach Hopkins  •  22 Aug 2015
Big year, bigger contract could be ahead for Raffl

If there is one thing that should come out of Flyers training camp and the preseason, it is that new coach Dave Hakstol needs to find line combinations that can work, show chemistry and stick together for the 82-game season. Under Craig Berube, there was too much line shuffling. There was never a chance for […]

Kevin Durso  •  12 Aug 2015
Projecting Flyers Team Awards for 2015-16

  View image | gettyimages.com Every year at the end of each season, the Flyers announce a list of awards to recognize individual accomplishments and honors. It's the Flyers version of the NHL awards in the sense that they hand out most valuable player, best defenseman and most improved – to name a few. With […]

Zach Hopkins  •  06 Aug 2015
Are the Flyers a playoff team?

As training camp and the preseason draw slightly closer, the Flyers already busy offseason warrants a look back. The Flyers have certainly made many changes. Some things, though, have also remained the same. The biggest change is the new face behind the bench with former North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol making the jump to the […]

Kevin Durso  •  05 Aug 2015
Between the Pipes: Hakstol’s Trip, Zubrus Waived, Power Play Ranking

Welcome to another edition of Between the Pipes! As we patiently await the start of the 2015-16 NHL season, let's take a look at some news circulating this week. 

Zach Hopkins  •  04 Aug 2015
Motivated Gagner not only Flyer with something to prove

  View image | gettyimages.com After spending 72 hours in limbo, Sam Gagner has found a home for the 2015-16 season with the Flyers. The 25-year-old forward, who turns 26 in August, comes in with motivation. This is his fourth NHL team in eight NHL seasons. "I feel like I have a lot to prove," […]

Kevin Durso  •  08 Jul 2015
Between Hextall and Hakstol, how much do we know about Flyers offseason?

It has already been an eventful offseason for the Flyers and the offseason is only really just beginning. True to their word, the Flyers and GM Ron Hextall sent Craig Berube packing not long after the conclusion of the season and made the new hire official prior to the NHL Draft. Enter Dave Hakstol, the […]

Kevin Durso  •  17 Jun 2015
Blackhawks, Lightning demonstrate position where Flyers want to be

  View image | gettyimages.com Regardless of who came away with the Stanley Cup, this year’s Final featured two teams that were built from the bottom up. The Chicago Blackhawks, now a dynasty with three Stanley Cup wins in the last six years, are where the Flyers hope to be. The Flyers and Blackhawks were […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Jun 2015