Philadelphia Flyers
View image | gettyimages.com When the Flyers pulled the trigger on a trade that sent Kimmo Timonen to the Chicago Blackhawks, there were two things that stood out. For one, Timonen never got to play for the Flyers this season but what was more important was the favor the Flyers were doing for Timonen. […]
June 7, 1995 Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the Flyers against the New Jersey Devils could be summed up in three words: a must win. After dropping the first two games to Martin Brodeur and Co. on home ice, the Flyers traveled north and had to make a series out of it to […]
While every fan (and general manager) hopes that the club lands a future star in the NHL Draft, the main goal is to establish – or replenish – depth in the organization. Perennial Stanley Cup contenders are built on deep rosters, not just on one or two stars. On the flip side, a series of […]
View image | gettyimages.com The signs point to selecting a forward with the seventh overall pick for the Flyers. That's the bulk of the top prospects in the draft. But later in the first round, the defensemen begin to pile up and become prime targets. The Flyers have a second pick at the close […]
View image | gettyimages.com Jonathan Toews may be Dave Hakstol’s shining star to graduate from the college ranks to the NHL. But he’s not the only one to make the leap. Hakstol has been breeding NHL players at North Dakota for the last decade, including one who is now reunited with his former coach. […]
Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Flyers gearing up for deep draft Could the Flyers draft another defenseman? [Philly.com-Sam Carchidi] Dave Isaac looks at some possibilities for the Flyers at number seven: [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] Bill Meltzer with his thoughts on a few topics: […]
View image | gettyimages.com In just under three weeks, the NHL Draft will begin with the first round on June 26. The Flyers will have two picks on the opening night in the first round. There is a wealth of talent at the top of the draft board, but the Flyers could also swipe […]
June 7, 1997 In Game 4 of the 1997 Stanley Cup Final, the Flyers were up against the machine that was the Detroit Red Wings. Having been outscored, 14-5, in the first three games, the Flyers were staring at a three games to none deficit. The Flyers were prepared to play better defense and not […]
View image | gettyimages.com It has been mentioned several times before when discussing draft prospects and will be said several more times leading to Draft weekend at the end of June. This draft is deep with talent. In particular, this draft is deep with talent among forwards, meaning there should be stiff competition for […]
View image | gettyimages.com One of the faces of the NHL will take the ice on Wednesday night for Game 1 of his third Stanley Cup Final appearance with two wins under his belt already. For Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, this is nothing new. He's been there and he has conquered. In a […]
