The dark cloud over what has been a surprisingly decent start to the Philadelphia Flyers season has been Matvei Michkov’s performance. But after spending a night in Ottawa, there might be some signs of life. Coming into Thursday night’s game, there were serious questions about whether or not Michkov would get his season going before people start to panic. Maybe, there are … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Matvei Michkov signals season turnaround after game vs. Senators
Flyers’ Ristolainen, Bonk out for at least 5 more weeks, according to report
The Philadelphia Flyers blue line is still incomplete to start the season and it looks like it will remain that way for quite some time. According to The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz, both defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Oliver Bonk are approximately five to six weeks away from being back in game action. Kurz also adds that that is the timeline as long as there are no setbacks to … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Ristolainen, Bonk out for at least 5 more weeks, according to report
Emil Andrae defying Flyers’ concerns in AHL shorthanded role
Emil Andrae is back with the Phantoms, he’s been given a significant role to work with, and he’s taking it all in stride. From the get-go, Andrae was given the expected high volume of minutes at even strength, as well as deployment on their top power play unit, but along with that, as something of a newer development, he’s been getting some work on the penalty kill. A lot of … [Read more...] about Emil Andrae defying Flyers’ concerns in AHL shorthanded role
Owen Tippett’s physical edge fuels hot streak for Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett has never been considered much of a bruiser. Although he measures in at a sturdy 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, the 26-year-old’s game has primarily been predicated on speed and skill as opposed to physical dominance. Well, that appears to be changing. Now in the midst of an impressive hot streak, Tippett is not only doing what he does … [Read more...] about Owen Tippett’s physical edge fuels hot streak for Flyers
Rick Tocchet sees shades of Mikko Rantanen in Flyers’ Owen Tippett
When you think of Owen Tippett’s career thus far as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, there are a handful of highlights. There’s the end to end rush against Montreal where he blew by everyone and nearly scored the game-winning goal. And then there’s the razzle dazzle play against Dallas that had most of the league taking notice. But a lot of times the biggest question has … [Read more...] about Rick Tocchet sees shades of Mikko Rantanen in Flyers’ Owen Tippett