How Atkinson's Future Should Be Handled & Brink Needs True Opportunity
Also, veterans bring experience to the Flyers' scouting department, our monthly prospect report, and more.
Welcome to the THW Philadelphia Flyers Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our team of Flyers writers.
In today’s edition, we look at how the Flyers should handle Cam Atkinson’s future, why Bobby Brink needs to be given a true opportunity for the Flyers, and more.
Don’t forget to check out all of our FREE team Substacks, and sign up for your favorites…or all of them if you want.
You can also upgrade your subscription to a paid THW account, and get access to ALL of our Premium content from ALL of our team Substacks for one low price.
Now on to the good stuff…
Flyers Flash: A Trade Deadline Conundrum
March 4, 2024 by Justin Giampietro (Premium THW Flyers Substack Content)
In this week’s edition of Flyers Flash, we revisit the Flyers’ big 6-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, their disappointing 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, and their 4-2 win against the Ottawa Senators.
Flyers Sign Denver Barkey to Entry-Level Contract
March 3, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
On March 3, the Philadelphia Flyers signed 18-year-old prospect Denver Barkey to a three-year entry-level contract. He was selected 95th overall in the third round in the 2023 NHL Draft by Philadelphia.
Flyers Have to Give Bobby Brink a Serious Opportunity
March 3, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
22-year-old forward Bobby Brink has been a good story for the Philadelphia Flyers this season. The rookie earned his spot on the roster after an excellent training camp, beating out some hefty competition. Things were going pretty well for him all season, playing on the second and third line. After being demoted to the fourth line somewhat randomly early in January, his play started to slip, and he was sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL) in just a couple of weeks. A great season was flipped around in a flash.
Flyers Prospect Report: February 2024
March 1, 2024 by Justin Giampietro (Premium THW Flyers Substack Content)
Welcome to our Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Report for February 2024! In this edition, we look at how 12 different prospects have performed for the Orange and Black this month, spanning across leagues in North America and Europe. We examine the big guns, those who have risen in the rankings, and some players to keep an eye on.
Flyers’ Trade Deadline Moves Will Clarify Team’s Direction
March 1, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
It might seem obvious what the Philadelphia Flyers are — they’re rebuilding. It’s the notion that they have maintained all season long. They were expected to be at the bottom of their division in 2023-24, but they are poised to make the playoffs three quarters through the season. But their mindset never changed. Until now.
NHL Vets Bring Years of Experience to Flyers Scouting Department
February 29, 2024 by Matthew Ward
The spring and summer of 2023 brought several changes to the Philadelphia Flyers front office. Former Special Assistant to the General Manager (GM) turned Interim GM Daniel Brière was promoted to full-time GM status on May 11. On the same day, the Flyers also hired former fan-favorite Keith Jones as the President of Hockey Operations.Â
How Should Flyers Handle Cam Atkinson’s Future?
February 29, 2024 by Andrew McGuinness
Being optimistic about the Philadelphia Flyers entering the 2023-24 season was hard. But if one tried their hardest to see the glass half full long before John Tortorella’s group started making their surprising playoff push, it was the return of a few key veterans: Sean Couturier and Cam Atkinson. The 2019-20 Selke Trophy winner and seven-time 20-goal scorer, respectively, missed all of 2022-23 with separate injuries. Though both were in their 30s entering the season, there was still a chance they could return and be key contributors.
