Brad Shaw should be a head coach in the National Hockey League. He could be in the running for openings in Boston and Seattle should those organizations have the good sense to set up an interview with him. He is a defensive guru who, just with the Flyers alone, has taken pieces of their blue line and steadily made them into competent defenseman. You only have to look at Nick … [Read more...] about Flyers losing Brad Shaw would be disastrous step backward
Flyers reportedly re-sign Rodrigo Abols to one-year deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially made a transaction. For their first of what could be several this summer, they have retained the services of a useful depth center that can be an organizational farmhand, reportedly re-signing Rodrigo Abols. The #Flyers signed 29 y/o F Rodrigo Abols to a 1 year $800K 1-way extension. Was pending UFA after 1 year $775K 2-way deal5P in … [Read more...] about Flyers reportedly re-sign Rodrigo Abols to one-year deal
Rick Tocchet to be next Flyers head coach becoming less certain
Rick Tocchet is making his way around the NHL, interviewing for several of the open head coach roles that are available. It certainly seems like the former Vancouver Canucks bench boss can have his pick from a handful of teams that have him as their most desired candidate and will find a home eventually. But, for now, all we have to do is wait and see where exactly he lands … [Read more...] about Rick Tocchet to be next Flyers head coach becoming less certain
2024-25 Flyers Player Grades: Jakob Pelletier has a path to security
Jakob Pelletier had a transitional year. From being in and out of the lineup in Calgary, not really finding any solid footing whatsoever out for that western club, to being traded to Philadelphia in the middle of the season and having to find what he can bring to a non-playoff team. Pelletier is hopefully taking the first step in a new opportunity that can see him carve out his … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Flyers Player Grades: Jakob Pelletier has a path to security
Phantoms brought ‘immature game’ to Game 4 against Bears
Last night saw the Phantoms and the Bears back in action for the first time since Sunday, and with it came the opportunity to close out this series in four games, and to do it on home ice for the Phantoms for the second series in a row. It was a difficult task ahead of them — knowing well the strength of that Hershey squad, who hasn’t lost a playoff series in three years — … [Read more...] about Phantoms brought ‘immature game’ to Game 4 against Bears