Projecting Top 2 Forward Lines & Alexei Kolosov Leaves the KHL
Also, revisiting the Brayden Schenn trade, the Flyers should pursue offensive defensemen for their rebuild, and more.
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Flyers Flash: Just Keep Swimming
March 26, 2024 by Justin Giampietro (Premium THW Flyers Substack Content)
In this week’s edition of Flyers Flash, we look at some themes from the Flyers’ 4-3 win versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, their 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, a thrilling 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, and a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. What were some overall takeaways?
Prospect Alexei Kolosov Leaving KHL to Join the Flyers
March 26, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
On March 26, a 22-year-old netminder of the Philadelphia Flyers, Alexei Kolosov, officially ended his tenure in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). His Dinamo Minsk club announced that he would be coming over to North America after the conclusion of their team’s season. He is currently on a three-year entry-level contract with the Orange and Black.
Revisiting the Brayden Schenn Trade
March 26, 2024 by Stephen Ground
Trade analysis can often be one-sided. Usually, the team that reaps the immediate benefit from a trade is viewed as the winner, whereas the team that has to wait for the rewards are considered the loser. That seemed to be the case early on in the aftermath of the 2017 NHL Draft Day trade of Brayden Schenn to the St. Louis Blues. Schenn has made a permanent home in St. Louis and has won a Stanley Cup.
Flyers Need to Pursue Offensive Defensemen to Finish Rebuild
March 26, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers will continue to build up their roster for their rebuild this offseason. In their last draft, one where they selected star forward prospect Matvei Michkov, all the focus was on the highly talented forward.
Projecting the Flyers’ Future Top 2 Forward Lines
March 24, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers are on track to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20 in a season deemed a rebuilding one for general manager (GM) Daniel Briere in his inaugural season in the position for the Orange and Black. As exciting as that is, the main focus has to be on the future.
