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The Lehigh Valley Phantoms fell in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semi-final by a score of 1-0 to the Hershey Bears on Friday night in overtime.
The Flyers have signed 2016 fourth-round pick Connor Bunnaman to an entry-level deal, according to GM Ron Hextall.
Following Thursday night’s games, three series have come to a close with three teams advancing to the second round of the playoffs and marking the end of the season for three others. That leaves five series still locked in tight, competitive battle as the weekend hits.
The Flyers will be getting a significant infusion of new talent this summer. At both the NHL and AHL, new players will be striving to earn spots at the professional level or coming to North America to continue their professional careers.
Four Flyers will be participating for Team Canada in the upcoming World Championships: Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny.
Jake Voracek put to words what seems to be logic at this point. Another year under the belts of rookies and young prospects can only help the Flyers get better. But if their current core doesn’t start to make something happen when it matters most, they won’t be the ones helping the Flyers return to contention.
The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is in full swing, with each series now three games in. For a handful of teams, they have a stranglehold on the series, poised to move on to the second round. For others, some great finishes to series are on tap. Here’s an update on each series.
In examining the Flyers roster from top to bottom, we analyze the core players as well as secondary players needed to fill in the gaps on the roster, look at current restricted and unrestricted free agents to determine who may be re-signed and how that fits into the cap and also detail players who might not be returning.
The Phantoms locked up home ice in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs with Friday’s comeback win. But with the victory brought some bad news regarding their goaltending tandem for the playoffs. Help is on the way however, in the form of another top prospect goalie.
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms spoiled the party on Saturday night, beating the Binghamton Senators by a final of 4-1 in the final game in B-Sens history.
