The Flyers were back in action tonight on home ice, facing off against the Islanders and looking to build on the momentum from a largely successful road trip. The Flyers certainly came into this one with some momentum, but failed to keep that rolling, and found themselves struggling to get their offense going on the way to a 4-0 shutout at the hands of a tough divisional … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Flyers fail to capitalize on momentum, drop matchup with Islanders 4-0
3 Flyers who could be traded before Olympic break
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