Flyers

After a lengthy career as a goalie in the NHL and the minor leagues, Pelletier joined the Flyers’ front office upon their expansion in 1967.

For the 10 Flyers participating, eight have what appears to be a clear path to the group of eight teams that will advance to the quarterfinals on Thursday, May 18. For two others, the opportunity remains there, but the final few games of round robin play are crucial.

The Conference Finals are set to begin, as the Nashville Predators are joined by the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks as the final four teams playing for the Stanley Cup.

When they Flyers make their selection in this June’s draft, they will be adding to an already deep center pool.

Even after luck landed the Flyers the second overall pick, Ron Hextall isn’t changing his tune. The new prospect will have to prove to be NHL ready and earn a roster spot for next season, the GM said.

Flyers forwards Claude Giroux and Travis Konecny have helped Canada open the IIHF World Championships with three straight wins.

The first of the final four teams playing for the Stanley Cup is now known. The Nashville Predators are comfortably waiting for their opponent in the Western Conference Finals. In the meantime, two Game 6s in the Eastern Conference and the first Game 7 in the other West series are on the schedule for the rest of the six teams still alive in the playoffs.

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare was awarded as the Player of the Game in France’s 5-1 win, but according to him, it was egregiously undeserved.

The World Championships are a stage where teammates during the NHL season can become foes during the tournament. That was evident early in a meeting between Canada and Czech Republic on the first day of the tournament on Friday.