Writer: Rob Riches
View image | gettyimages.com Between the team Hall of Fame inductions for John LeClair and Eric Lindros on Nov. 20, and Eric Desjardins on Feb. 19, it seems as if one of the small, yet underlying themes of the Flyers' 2014-15 campaign is celebrating greats who have suited up for the organization.
Every week, you can catch up on all of our stories on Flyerdelphia in our weekly round-up. Here is this week's content from December 6 to December 12. ———- Saturday, December 6 Ryan Gilbert took a closer look at Nick Grossmann's struggles – Grossmann is Gross, Man Steve Mason delivered in the Flyers first win […]
The Flyers headed to California for three games, and finished with a 1-1-1 record on the trip. Certainly one of the more interesting road swings for the Orange and Black this season, as they lost to San Jose with 11.5 seconds on the clock, lost to NHL-best Anaheim in a shootout and beat (stunningly mediocre) […]
#480663005 / gettyimages.com The NHL's free agent frenzy began Tuesday, and as usual, didn't disappoint. For the Flyers, their biggest storyline was what GM Ron Hextall would do in his first free agency as a general manager. Hextall couldn't play with a full deck, as the Flyers were backed up against the $69 million […]
#143083386 / gettyimages.com Happy Free Agency Day, and to Flyerdelphia's loyal Canadian readers, Happy Canada Day! Flyers Five returns, after a too-long absence. This week looks at the best Flyer moves in free agency, following the 2004-05 lockout and the subsequent era of the salary cap. Honorable Mentions: Ryan Kesler (2006) and Shea Weber […]
#487532197 / gettyimages.com The Flyers get ready to shake hands following last week's Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers. While the Flyers' 2013-14 campaign came to a premature run last week in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Rangers, the seven-game series was still great to watch for any fan of the […]
#296147 / gettyimages.com (left to right) Paul Coffey, Mark Messier, Eric Lindros and Dainius Zubrus shake hands after the Flyers' Game 5 victory in the 1997 Eastern Conference final. The last time the Flyers and Rangers met in the playoffs was 1997 — a well-documented tidbit during this series. It's tacit that the NHL […]
The playoffs are set, and the Flyers will look to embark on the arduous journey for Lord Stanley's Cup after a year's hiatus. Their upcoming series with the Rangers promises be an interesting one to watch, but how will their overall run in 2014 go? This week's Flyers Five takes a look at and ranks […]
The Flyers celebrate after Mark Streit's overtime game-winner against the Penguins. The win locks down third place in the Metropolitan Division, sealing a playoff matchup with the New York Rangers. (Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com) The Flyers assured a playoff matchup with the Rangers on Saturday, following a 4-3 overtime win over Pittsburgh. The win gives […]
Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek celebrate a goal against Pittsburgh in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference semifinals — the second-to-last playoff series for the Orange and Black. (Photo Courtesy of Philly.com) The Flyers on Tuesday clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the first time since 2012 with a 5-2 win over Florida. […]
