With the Olympic break right around the corner – and the trade deadline not far behind – the Philadelphia Flyers could be looking to make a few moves before the puck drops in Milano Cortina. The upcoming trade freeze from February 4 to 22 raises the question: Who could the Flyers trade before the Olympics begin? Rasmus Ristolainen The 6-foot-4 defenseman has been in trade … [Read more...] about 3 Flyers who could be traded before Olympic break
Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale is finding his game and his voice
Jamie Drysdale isn’t just playing well this season — he’s beginning to establish himself as a core piece of the Flyers’ rebuild, and head coach Rick Tocchet’s comments after their win over the Avalanche quietly reinforced that. Jamie Drysdale has been a key piece in this team’s defensive core, completely turning around his game since he was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale is finding his game and his voice
Takeaways: Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers to huge 7-3 statement road victory over Colorado
The Flyers took five of six points on a three-game road trip, defeating the best team in the National Hockey League on the road by a score of 7-3. The statement game — which featured an Owen Tippett hat trick and a 32-save performance from Sam Ersson — may not solidify the Flyers playoff chances, but it will prove the team is far from done. The basics First period: 15:02 … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers to huge 7-3 statement road victory over Colorado
Flyers linked to Canucks’ Drew O’Connor in latest trade rumors
The Philadelphia Flyers are not going to be giving up major assets for a rental, even if they are deeply embedded in a playoff spot come the NHL trade deadline on March 6. But, they could be eyeing to make a move more for the long-term and that could involve getting a forward from the Vancouver Canucks. As the Canucks continue their teardown, having already moved world-class … [Read more...] about Flyers linked to Canucks’ Drew O’Connor in latest trade rumors
Hathaway can’t pull the trigger, Flyers lose to Utah in embarassing fashion
In their seemingly never-ending quest to torture their fanbase in as many unique ways as possible, the Flyers may have hit a new low. Despite leading 3-0 in the second period, and then 4-2 with eight minutes left in the third, the Flyers found a way to squander what seemed to be a sure-fire win late against Utah. Clayton Keller scored with 35 seconds remaining in regulation … [Read more...] about Hathaway can’t pull the trigger, Flyers lose to Utah in embarassing fashion