Philadelphia Flyers
One day after the Flyers players cleaned out their lockers for the offseason, the Flyers brass — president Paul Holmgren, general manager Ron Hextall and head coach Dave Hakstol — addressed the media. Several topics were discussed, the most important among them the progress of the team and the amount of work left for them to […]
Embed from Getty Images Now that the Flyers season has been over for three days, and instead of preparing for a Game 7 which would have been Wednesday night, the Flyers have already had their break-up, exit, cleanout day, there has been more time to reflect on the season. There are really so many […]
Embed from Getty Images Looks like Brayden Schenn's season isn't technically over just yet. The Flyers forward will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for a "charging/illegal check to the head" of T.J. Oshie in Sunday's Game 6 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Embed from Getty Images There were three Game 6 tilts on Sunday and each one ended with a handshake. The first of the day, the Flyers 1-0 shutout loss to the Capitals in Game 6, officially ended their season. The last one, a 2-1 double-overtime win for the New York Islanders, was their first […]
(Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese/Kate Frese Photograph) With their backs against the wall, The Philadelphia Flyers played their best game of the series. Shayne Gostisbehere and Andrew MacDonald each scored. Michal Neuvirth was fantastic in goal and the Flyers defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Just like in game three, the […]
Embed from Getty Images A collective cheer was heard through the Philadelphia region as the Philadelphia Flyers clinched a playoff spot on April 9 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers are in the race for the Stanley Cup. In the first round of the playoffs, they are to face the top team in the conference, the […]
Embed from Getty Images Monday, April 11, 2016 has been a day dedicated to the memory of Ed Snider and a celebration of his life and contributions to the Philadelphia Flyers, the NHL and hockey as a whole. To close out our coverage of this day, we provide a wrap up of everything you […]
Embed from Getty Images When you’re gone, it’s what you leave behind that can define a legacy. Ed Snider has certainly left behind quite a legacy. A franchise turning 50 years old next season. Two Stanley Cups and six other trips to the Stanley Cup Final. A host of players that are legends in […]
Embed from Getty Images Ed Snider was as much a Flyers fan as the thousands that pack Wells Fargo Center every game, passionate right up until the end. Snider, who battled cancer for nearly two years, passed away on Monday morning at age 83. Ron Hextall grew particularly close to Snider in his two seasons […]
Embed from Getty Images As the news came in this morning, the current group of Philadelphia Flyers, who are preparing for a playoff series, learned of the passing of the man who made hockey in Philadelphia possible. Ed Snider passed away on Monday at the age of 83. Many current Flyers, former Flyers and […]
