Today in Hockey History: July 11
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born who won three…
Category Archives: Flyers History
Was Paul Holmgren’s Tenure as Flyers GM a Success?
Paul Holmgren, on top of having a successful career as a player for the Philadelphia Flyers, also served as their general manager (GM) from 2006-2014. Recapping a perspective on both…
Eric Lindros Trade Tree: Nordiques to Flyers
When the name Eric Lindros is mentioned, most people remember the dynamic winger who tormented the league as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers. Some others will say his trade…
Today in Hockey History: July 6
Some of the best players of the 1990s were rewarded for their performances on this date. July 6 also saw several coaching changes, roster moves, and the birth of two…
Today in Hockey History: June 30
One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this date in 1992. Also, a talented draft class entered the league, a…
Flyers Getting New Shot at Superstar Development with Matvei Michkov
Nothing is certain yet, but it’s looking like 19-year-old prospect Matvei Michkov will be a member of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2024-25. He is the type of talent that every…
Today in Hockey History: June 22
A pair of games were played on June 22, and both of them saw the winner move two within one win of the National Hockey League’s ultimate prize. This date…
Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 5 Drafted Wingers in Franchise History
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will take place on June 28, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Philadelphia Flyers have the 12th pick in the first round. With…
Flyers Need an Elite Two-Way Center for Their Rebuild
The Philadelphia Flyers are still building their roster to make it fit to be a Stanley Cup contender for years to come. While they certainly still lack talent throughout, they…
Philadelphia Flyers’ 5 Best Draft Classes of All-Time
Only six franchises in the NHL are older than the Philadelphia Flyers, giving them a storied history, to say the least—this applies to the draft, too. They’ve had their lows…