There is no other prospect in the Philadelphia Flyers system that needed to show that they belonged than Denver Barkey. The winger with all the motor in the world was able to play a prominent role on a dominant London Knights team in the OHL, but that was junior hockey. Barkey needed to make himself known within the first few weeks of turning pro and lacing up for the Lehigh … [Read more...] about Denver Barkey proves doubters wrong in breakout game for Phantoms
How Flyers improved their penalty kill into one of NHL’s best
The Philadelphia Flyers historically have had no issue sitting in the penalty box. Their reputation in the ’70s during their Cup wins was that the sin bin was just an extension of their own bench. Regardless of the infraction, they did more of their fair share of sitting for two, five, or ten minutes depending on the infraction. Heading into the Nashville game Thursday … [Read more...] about How Flyers improved their penalty kill into one of NHL’s best
Trevor Zegras feeling confident, right at home in impressive start with Flyers
Trevor Zegras once again played a big part in a Philadelphia Flyers victory on Tuesday night. He had two power-play assists in the first period to put the team up 3-0, and came through in the shootout to help secure the victory. Zegras is now up to 15 points (4 goals, 11 assists) in his first 13 games with the Flyers, proving to be a great offseason addition for Danny Briere … [Read more...] about Trevor Zegras feeling confident, right at home in impressive start with Flyers
Rick Tocchet scrambles Flyers lineup with Tyson Foerster out vs. Canadiens
The Philadelphia Flyers open up a quick two-game road trip up in Montreal on Tuesday night, and they’re doing so without Tyson Foerster. The Flyers placed the winger on injured reserve prior to Sunday night’s loss to the Calgary Flames. Without Foerster, Rick Tocchet tried to keep the magic of the Noah Cates line together with Owen Tippett joining Bobby Brink on the wing, … [Read more...] about Rick Tocchet scrambles Flyers lineup with Tyson Foerster out vs. Canadiens
Could Flyers pursue trade with Oilers for a defenseman?
It is the most obvious hole on the Philadelphia Flyers lineup and it’s something that general manager Danny Briere clearly wants to address, and now might be the perfect time to do so. Scrolling down the lineup for the Flyers, their third defensive pairing on the blue line sticks out like the sorest of sore thumbs. Glowing red with the word “Yee-ouch!” animated over it, a … [Read more...] about Could Flyers pursue trade with Oilers for a defenseman?