*FOLKS! We got a little bit of news yesterday, didn’t we? That’s right, our long national nightmare is over, and Rocky Thompson (and some other dudes) has been relieved of his duties. [BSH] *Here’s the official release from the team. Worth noting that goaltending coach Kim Dillabaugh remains employed. [Flyers] *The Phantoms’ playoff run kicked off last night with their … [Read more...] about Thursday Morning Fly By: Thank you for your service
Wednesday Morning Fly By: Let’s get ranking
*Yesterday we told you that our Community Draft Board was getting underway and today we’ve got the first overall pick! It’s not a surprise, but it’s also not a consensus, it seems. Don’t forget to vote! [BSH] *The Hockey Canada trial involving Carter Hart started yesterday. [Inquirer] *There are shaping up to be quite a few potential candidates for Danny Briere to … [Read more...] about Wednesday Morning Fly By: Let’s get ranking
Tuesday Morning Fly By: Options are presenting themselves
*So Danny Briere has a lot to do this summer, but the biggest job is almost certainly hiring a new head coach. And the league is doing him a (dis?)service by making quite a few options available. For example, looks like Rick Tocchet has an easy out if he wants to leave Vancouver now. [Sportsnet] *And the Kraken fired Dan Bylsma! So there’s another Choice Briere could … [Read more...] about Tuesday Morning Fly By: Options are presenting themselves
Monday Morning Fly By: Let the fun begin
*This weekend was Break Up Day(s) for the Flyers, which means that we are officially through with the 2024-25 season. There was a lot we learned! Perhaps the most interesting nugget of information gained? That Brad Shaw would be willing to stay on even if not hired as Head Coach. That rules. [BSH] *Of course we heard from Danny Briere, who gave a little bit of insight into … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Fly By: Let the fun begin
Alex Bump scores first pro goal for Phantoms
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are getting electric. After not having a major Philadelphia Flyers prospect of note for the majority of the season that we are highly anticipating — we already knew Emil Andrae’s impact and Samu Tuomaala was familiar — they made a few late-season additions after other seasons wrapped up. Jett Luchanko joined from the OHL’s Guelph Storm, making it … [Read more...] about Alex Bump scores first pro goal for Phantoms