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Dan Heaning

Sports Editor

Articles by Dan Heaning (79)

How Should Flyers Handle New Deal for Gostisbehere?

It’s an absolute no-brainer that the Philadelphia Flyers re-sign Shayne Gostisbehere, but how should they go about it: Lock him up long-term or offer a bridge deal?

Dan Heaning  •  16 May 2017
Why the Flyers Will Not and Should Not Give Up on Dave Hakstol Yet

After a rough sophomore season as the Philadelphia Flyers bench boss, some are clamoring for Dave Hakstol to be shown the door. Here’s why the Flyers will and should keep the head coach for a third season.

Dan Heaning  •  14 Apr 2017
The 10 Points that Cost the Flyers the Playoffs

The Philadelphia Flyers missed out on the playoffs by eight points this past season. However, if they won a few key games, they would have had gained the 10 points needed to clinch a postseason position.

Dan Heaning  •  12 Apr 2017
Time to Hold Flyers Core Accountable

The Philadelphia Flyers face the end of another disappointing season. It’s become a regular notion with the team’s current core of players. Now they must be held accountable.

Dan Heaning  •  25 Mar 2017
Flyers Deadline Extensions for Neuvirth, Bellemare are Fair

Philadelphia Flyers fans should not upset by Ron Hextall’s decision to re-sign Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Michal Neuvirth at the NHL trade deadline.

Dan Heaning  •  04 Mar 2017
Simmonds, Weal Power Flyers Past Avs

On the eve of the NHL trade deadline, the Philadelphia Flyers were in need of a victory against the league’s worst team to keep their playoff hopes within reason. However faint those hopes may be, the Flyers kept their slim chances alive with a 4-0 thumping of the Colorado Avalanche.

Dan Heaning  •  28 Feb 2017
4th Line Shines as Flyers Down Leafs

Taking on the league’s hottest road team, the Philadelphia Flyers downed the Toronto Maple Leafs thanks to the work of their oft-criticized fourth line.

Dan Heaning  •  26 Jan 2017
Popular Scapegoats Not the Root of Flyers Woes

As the Flyers struggle, fans are looking for players to blame. However, the popular scapegoats are not the source of the team’s woes.

Dan Heaning  •  21 Jan 2017
With Neuvirth’s Return, Flyers Will Soon Face Goaltender Decision

Given the Flyers 10-game surge and following struggles, should Ron Hextall consider dealing Michal Neuvirth after he gets a few games under his belt? Or do Steve Mason’s inconsistencies make a veteran backup necessary?

Dan Heaning  •  07 Jan 2017
A List of New Year’s Resolutions for the NHL

The season for seeking improvement and making resolutions to be better is here. As many ready their New Year’s Resolutions, it seems now would be as good a time as any to give a list of resolutions the National Hockey League should consider for 2017 and beyond.

Dan Heaning  •  01 Jan 2017