Articles by Rob Riches (464)
Embed from Getty Images Claude Giroux and Shayne Gostisbehere will undergo similar offseason surgeries, Flyers GM Ron Hextall announced on Saturday. Per #Flyers GM Ron Hextall, both Claude Giroux and Shayne Gostisbehere will have surgery. Read more → https://t.co/jHpI6bhX1Y — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) May 14, 2016 Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman initially reported late Wednesday that Giroux would […]
Embed from Getty Images Evgeny Medvedev will face five charges for driving under the influence, as well as possession of a controlled substance and possession or use of drug paraphernalia, following his arrest for suspicion of DUI in Lower Moreland Township last month. Medvedev will face five drug and DUI offenses, as reported on […]
Embed from Getty Images Not only did Thursday's Game 7 matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators feature a big-time blowout, it had implications for the Flyers' draft plans as well. The Flyers will now hold the 18th pick in the draft — dropping back from 17th, where they stood earlier this week. San […]
Embed from Getty Images When Dave Hakstol was handed the reigns as the Flyers' 19th coach in franchise history last May, speculation followed as to who he would name as his assistant coaching staff. Would he bring a fresh set of coaches behind the bench, or would he retain several Flyers assistants? In the […]
(Flyerdelphia/Kate Frese) Shayne Gostisbehere enjoyed one of the best seasons for a rookie in Flyers franchise history, and now has something else to show for it. The 23-year-old blueliner now has a chance to do what no Flyers has done before and win the Calder Trophy, at this year's NHL Awards on June 22. Gostisbehere joins […]
David E. Wilkinson, via Twitter There's no denying that for Flyers fans and the Flyers community, April 11, 2016 was the saddest day in the history of the franchise. It had marked the death of Ed Snider, the man responsible for ensuring professional hockey in Philadelphia was there to stay, and was there every step […]
Embed from Getty Images If the Flyers were going to stay alive and extend their playoff run, they were going to need a steady effort in goal from Michal Neuvirth. And in his second playoff start of the series, Neuvirth delivered. Neuvirth more than answered the call, in fact, turning away what seemed to […]
Can the Flyers continue to hold off elimination? (Flyerdelphia/Kate Frese) The Flyers found themselves just 60 minutes away from a sweep at the hands of the Washington Capitals, and thanks to their strongest effort of the playoffs on Wednesday, they managed to stay alive. Now, the series shifts back to Washington, D.C. For the Orange […]
Embed from Getty Images Watching the Flyers this season basically had the feel of watching two entirely different teams. The Flyers of the beginning of the season made it seem as though the playoffs were a pipe dream, while the Flyers of March made October look like a distant ways away. They rallied from […]
Special teams, fluke goal undo Flyers in 4-1 loss Embed from Getty Images As the Flyers were left to reel in their series-opening 2-0 loss to Washington on Thursday, two aspects of their game that needed improvement stood out — special teams play, and generating offense. The Flyers started Game 2 with a renewed […]