Path to Trading Up in the Draft & Goalie Depth Bodes Well for Future
Also, some Flyers' buyout candidates and revisiting their 1975 Stanley Cup.
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Flyers’ Goalie Depth Bodes Well for Their Future Between the Pipes
May 27, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
Of any position group, it's ironic that goaltending might genuinely be the biggest future strength of the Philadelphia Flyers. But how can that be the case if they don't have one of the most highly regarded goaltending prospects in the NHL anywhere in their system? How does that make sense?
Today in Hockey History, May 27
May 27, 2024 by Matthew Zator
There have been a lot of National Hockey League memories throughout the years on May 27. A storybook championship run continued, and back-to-back champions were crowned, with multiple records being broken along the way. Let’s take a look at all the best moments this date has had to offer.
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Flyers’ Path to Trading Up in the 2024 NHL Draft
May 26, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The 2024 NHL Draft continues to inch closer and closer, starting on June 28. The Philadelphia Flyers hold the 12th overall pick in a top-heavy class that could be a significant help to their rebuild. It’s unique in the way that their 12th selection might just land them a high-end player, as there objectively isn’t much of a talent gap from there to much earlier in the class.
Flyers’ Buyout Candidates for 2024 Offseason
May 26, 2024 by Andrew McGuinness
There are a lot of weapons at the disposal of NHL general managers during the offseason. There are trades to be made, both big and small. Hundreds of players will hit unrestricted free agency on July 1, ranging from star scorers like Steven Stamkos and Sam Reinhart to valuable depth pieces (and less valuable ones susceptible to being overpaid). And of course, the draft will welcome over 200 teenagers to NHL organizations that could make an impact somewhere down the line.
THW 2024 Mock NHL Draft Round 1: Our Writers Make Their Picks
May 27, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
It’s that time of year again. With the 2024 NHL Entry Draft about a month away, it’s time for the THW writing staff to make their picks in the annual mock draft.