When Porter Martone fell in the Flyers lap at pick number six, there was always a chance they were going to be unwitting participants in junior hockey’s newest study: how good can CHL imports really be at the college level? Starting this season, players who had previously played in the Canadian Hockey League will be eligible to join NCAA programs. Before this year, CHL as a … [Read more...] about Why it’s hard to know what to expect from Porter Martone’s first year at Michigan State
Flyers Top 25 Under 25: Honorable mentions that missed the cut
Since we reintroduced our annual Top 25 Under 25 series earlier this week, we’ve been working our way through a bit of housekeeping related to the series, and we’re closing out the week here with the last of that. Something that’s become readily apparent through the curation of this list is the true wealth of talent that the Flyers have up and down their prospect pool — so much … [Read more...] about Flyers Top 25 Under 25: Honorable mentions that missed the cut
Tyson Foerster likely to start season with Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster should be good to go when it comes to the Flyers starting their regular season against Florida in October. In short, there seems to be no complications from his surgery earlier in the year. “Everything looks good now,” Flyers general manager Danny Briere said in reply to another media outlet’s inquiry. “Should be ready for the … [Read more...] about Tyson Foerster likely to start season with Flyers
Tyson Foerster being ready for season adds intensity to Flyers’ training camp battles
The Philadelphia Flyers got some good news on Thursday. It appears that winger Tyson Foerster will be ready for the start of the season after unfounded reports earlier his summer stated he could miss significant time. Foerster’s health was one of the few question marks hanging over the Flyers heading into training camp. If healthy, which we now know he should be, it takes … [Read more...] about Tyson Foerster being ready for season adds intensity to Flyers’ training camp battles
5 ways Trevor Zegras can play his way into contract extension with Flyers
When Trevor Zegras was traded to Philadelphia on June 23, the Flyers attempted to address their issues at center. However, as most are well aware, Zegras and Flyers general manager Danny Briere are going to have to figure a few things out as the season plays out. Zegras is currently in the third and final year of a $17.25 million contract ($5.75 million AAV), so he’ll need … [Read more...] about 5 ways Trevor Zegras can play his way into contract extension with Flyers