Drysdale Trade & Players With the Most at Stake
Also, Bill Barber's legacy with the Flyers, why Drysdale is a perfect fit, and more.
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In today’s edition, we look at the Drysdale trade, what Flyers have the most at stake in the second half of their season, and more.
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Flyers Gameday Preview: A New Era... Again
The Flyers are at home after a blockbuster trade as they face the Montreal Canadiens.
January 10, 2023 by Justin Giampietro (Premium THW Substack content)
Welcome to THW Philadelphia Flyers Keys to Victory, where we preview every single game by establishing how the Flyers can win a certain matchup. For every contest, we look at some storylines for the Flyers and their opponent alike to try to find ways the Orange and Black can find themselves in the win column.
Now on to some keys to a Flyers win…
Build Off the Energy
Considering the way prospect Cutter Gauthier was traded, it’s going to be loud and intense in Wells Fargo Center. It very well could be the loudest game of the entire season. For the Flyers to come back from their loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan. 8 in style, they have to use the energy in the crowd to do that. It’s a bit premature to just assume that the stadium will be packed for a game that has two rebuilding teams, but this one will mean a lot — that should be the expectation.
4 Flyers With Most At Stake In Second Half
January 9, 2024 by Andrew McGuinness
Wednesday’s game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens will officially mark the halfway point of the Flyers’ regular season. It’s been about as successful a start as they could have hoped for (unless you’re a fan wishing for a full-on tank) – the team is on the playoff bubble in the Eastern Conference.
Flyers Were the Perfect Destination for Jamie Drysdale
January 9, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Right-handed defenseman Jamie Drysdale is a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, and better yet, he is just 21 with loads of upside. His last two seasons in the NHL have been plagued by injury, but general manager (GM) Danny Briere’s acquisition inspired confidence that he’s up to full strength and ready for action whenever.
Flyers Acquire Jamie Drysdale From Ducks in Blockbuster Trade
January 8, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Just days after winning gold at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship as well as the honors for the best forward in the tournament, 19-year-old star prospect Cutter Gauthier was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers in a shocking move that gave the team young defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft choice from the Anaheim Ducks.
Bill Barber: A Flyer for Life
January 8, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
In thinking of the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame members, Bill Barber is one that immediately comes to mind — he was one of the first few to be inducted. Spending 12 seasons in the NHL all with Philadelphia, he even got himself into the Hockey Hall of Fame with his 883 career points in 903 total contests.
Looking back at what made Barber special, the high-scoring winger is the all-time franchise leader in goals with 420, which is a mark that might not change for many years. How did he find himself enshrined with the team’s greats?