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The New Look Flyers Are Primed For Success

The New Look Flyers Are Primed For Success

After a whirlwind summer of unexpected trades and free-agent signings, many were left wondering how the Flyers would respond when they finally hit the ice on October 6th, against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Boston

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The Flyers Are Spending Too Much Time Killing Penalties

The Flyers Are Spending Too Much Time Killing Penalties

It was an LA Confidential of sorts on Saturday night when two guys faced off on opposite ends of the country with something to prove. Mike Richards versus the Flyers and Bernard Hopkins versus a

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Richards Trade Was Blessing in Disguise

Richards Trade Was Blessing in Disguise

"It's just as environment in the dressing room where you can come and relax and play hockey and focus on putting the energy on the ice instead of wasting a lot off it." That was

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Here’s What The Flyers Must Do To Contend For The Cup

Here’s What The Flyers Must Do To Contend For The Cup

It’s been almost four months, but I can remember it as if it were yesterday. I was on one of my breaks at work as I heard news about the Jeff Carter trade to Columbus.

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NHL News and Notes: October 14, 2011

NHL News and Notes: October 14, 2011

The following notes are my take on some of the news items that have circulated the NHL over the last day.  If a story has any relevance to the Flyers, it’s here. Sean Couturier is

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Why Crosbys Concussion Concerns Me about Zac Rinaldo

Why Crosbys Concussion Concerns Me about Zac Rinaldo

There have been conflicting reports that Sidney Crosby's post-concussion headaches have intensified again after weeks of successful offseason training. The news, while advantageous for the Penguins' Atlantic Division rivals, is disappointing for hockey fans. Crosby,

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Flyers Moves Will Help Long-Term, Stifle Short-Term Future

Flyers Moves Will Help Long-Term, Stifle Short-Term Future

Now that the dust has settled and the smoke has cleared, it’s time to assess the trades that have rocked all of Flyerdom today. Losing Jeff Carter and Mike Richards will cost the team about

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Holmgren Blows Up Flyers- Carter, Richards Traded, Bryz Signed

Holmgren Blows Up Flyers- Carter, Richards Traded, Bryz Signed

"There is no fire sale." - Paul Holmgren, days ago. I don't know what changed Homer's mind, but it's official- sweeping changes are coming to the 2011-12 Flyers, starting with the trades of centers Jeff

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Pronger Speaks with Media; Health Still in Question

Pronger Speaks with Media; Health Still in Question

Chris Pronger spoke with the media via conference call earlier today. For a copy of the transcript, Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post has it posted here. If you don’t have the time to read

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Why Richards Needs HBOs 24/7 to Start Filming Now

Why Richards Needs HBOs 24/7 to Start Filming Now

I made my argument for why Mike Richards doesn’t need to be stripped of his captaincy two weeks ago. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that refuses to die as the media continues to play the blame game

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