Flyerdelphia Weekly Round-Up: February 14-20

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Every week, you can catch up on all of our stories on Flyerdelphia in our weekly round-up. Here is this week's content from February 14 to 20.

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Saturday, February 14

Rob Riches brings you the Future Flyers Report, looking at a new franchise record for the Flyers ECHL team, the Reading Royals – Future Flyers Report: Royals set franchise record

Forward Scott Laughton was sent down to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms as Michael Raffl became set to return to the Flyers lineup. Kevin Durso had the story – Laughton sent to AHL, Raffl ready to return

 

Sunday, February 15

Mike Watson brought you This Week in Flyers History, taking a look at the trade with Montreal that brought John LeClair and Eric Desjardins to Philadelphia – This Week in Flyers History: Week ending February 15

We picked our Player and Play of the Week from the past week of Flyers hockey – Player and Play of the Week: February 8-14

Michael Raffl scored on a wrap-around in the third period to give the Flyers a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Kevin Durso provided game coverage – Raffl's late goal lifts Flyers past Sabres

In his postgame analysis, Kevin also highlighted that in an ugly win, the Flyers remained upbeat as they closed in on the final playoff spot – Postgame Perspective: Flyers remain upbeat after ugly win

Monday, February 16

In his Future Flyers Report, Rob Riches looks at a huge night for prospect Nicolas Aubé-KubelFuture Flyers Report – Aubé-Kubel records 5 helpers

Bill Minchin takes you Around the NHL, looking at a big trade for the Nashville Predators and the untimely death of Steve MontadorAround the NHL: Franson, Santorelli to Nashville, Montador

Tuesday, February 17

Dain Stiles goes Between the Pipes with links regarding the latest on the Flyers – Between the Pipes: 02/17/15- Flyers host Jackets in crucial matchup

Dain also had the story as Kimmo Timonen returned to Flyers practice and a possible timeline for his return – Breaking news: Kimmo Timonen skates with team, looks to return in 7 to 10 days

Three third-period goals for the Columbus Blue Jackets helped snap the Flyers nine-game point streak in a 5-2 loss. Rob Riches provided game coverage – Flyers fall to Jackets, 5-2

In his postgame analysis, Kevin Durso chronicled the Flyers season-long struggles against the Blue Jackets – Postgame Perspective: Good riddance, Columbus

Wednesday, February 18

In his weekly column, Kevin Durso focused on the struggles of the top line, stating a resurgence was needed – Flyers top line needs to make triumphant return

Check out photographer Kate Frese's photo gallery from Tuesday night's game against Columbus – Photo Gallery: Flyers vs. Blue Jackets, February 17, 2015

Bill Minchin hosted another edition of Flyers Trivia with another Who Am I question – Flyers Trivia: Who Am I?

The Flyers signed defenseman Nick Schultz to a two-year extension. Kevin Durso had the story – Flyers sign Schultz to 2-year extension

Thursday, February 19

Thursday marked the induction of Eric Desjardins into the Flyers Hall of Fame. On the morning of the induction, Kevin Durso took a look back at Desjardins career – Eric Desjardins: A blue line legend for Flyers

Kevin was also in attendance for the ceremony and provided highlights of the night honoring 'Rico' – Desjardins thankful for being a lifetime Flyer

Following the ceremony, the Flyers fell in a shootout to the lowly Sabres, 3-2. Kevin provided game coverage – Flyers fall to Sabres in shootout

Friday, February 20

Kevin Durso presented his postgame analysis from Thursday night's loss, looking back at the struggles the Flyers had over the previous four games – Postgame Perspective: Shootout loss to league's worst ends frustrating stretch

At Flyers practice on Friday, Craig Berube split the top line of Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek. Kevin had the story – Berube splits Giroux, Voracek at practice

Rob Riches brought you another Future Flyers Report, looking at the Phantoms and more on prospects – Future Flyers Report: Phantoms fall to Sens in OT

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Keep checking Flyerdelphia for Flyers coverage, updates and more. Next week, the Flyers host the Nashville Predators (Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m.) and the Washington Capitals (Sunday, Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m.) before taking to the road to face the Carolina Hurricanes (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.) and Toronto Maple Leafs (Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.)

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