Erik Johnson Trade & Necessary Deadline Move Was Made
Also, takeaways from the Flyers' 7-0 loss to the Lightning, John Tortorella's suspension, and more.
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Flyers Flash: The Real Stretch Begins
March 11, 2024 by Justin Giampietro (Premium THW Flyers Substack Content)
In this week’s edition of Flyers Flash, we revisit the Flyers’ 2-1 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues, their 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers, and their 7-0 blowout loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. We look at the losses and give some other commentary.
NHL Suspends John Tortorella for 2 Games, Fined $50,000
March 10, 2024 by Jacob Billington
The NHL has announced that Philadephia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has been suspended for two games and will receive a $50,000 fine after refusing to leave the game after being ejected on March 9.
Flyers Completely Dismantled in 7-0 Loss to Lightning
March 10, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers hadn’t had a good, thorough beatdown in quite a while, but that’s exactly what happened in their first game since the March 8 trade deadline ended. The Tampa Bay Lightning crushed them to the tune of four goals in the first 11 minutes of the game, winning 7-0. What were some takeaways?
Flyers Made Necessary Big Trade Deadline Move This Year
March 9, 2024 by Andrew McGuinness
A year ago, hardly anything was going right for the Philadelphia Flyers. The team was well on its way to a third straight playoff miss, and apathy among the fanbase was running high. But any hockey fan can get excited for the trade deadline. Even the most depressing teams can make progress toward returning to greatness or at least create some much-needed intrigue.
Flyers Acquire Erik Johnson From the Sabres
March 8, 2024 by Kyle Gipe
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Erik Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick.
Flyers’ Depth Defensemen Will Be Crucial for Playoff Push
March 8, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers are at a crossroads for their playoff hopes. They traded defenseman Sean Walker to the Colorado Avalanche for a first-round draft pick, but that leaves their defense in a bad spot. With him gone, veteran Marc Staal potentially on the way out, plus Nick Seeler, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Jamie Drysdale all on injured reserve, the defense is very weak.