Sean Couturier Poised for Bounce Back & Comparing Danny Briere & Ron Hextall
Also, how the Flyers' 1997 Mikael Renberg trade tree is still benefitting teams and why Matvei Michkov and John Tortorella won't be at odds.
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Flyers’ Matvei Michkov & John Tortorella Won’t Be at Odds
July 12, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
We’re less than three months away from the 2024-25 NHL regular season, meaning that the reality of Matvei Michkov in a Philadelphia Flyers uniform is not too far away. All we’re left with now is speculation, which has brought about some discussions on how the 19-year-old will perform in his rookie campaign.
Flyers’ Mikael Renberg Trade Tree Still Helping NHL Teams Today
July 12, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
On Aug. 4, 1997, the Philadelphia Flyers made a move that seemed innocent at the time but is still seeing its impacts in the league today. It evolved into a trade tree with over 200 deals and several players still active in the league today.
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Comparing Brière & Hextall’s Early Tenures as Flyers General Manager
July 11, 2024 by Andrew McGuinness
The Philadelphia Flyers are rarely a franchise with an eye beyond the present. Throughout the team’s 57-year history, the Flyers have been known as one of the league’s most aggressive and competitive teams. Their .568 points percentage is the fourth-best in NHL history. Only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins have more wins since the Flyers entered the league in 1967-68 in the regular season and the playoffs. The team has only had two stretches where they have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
Flyers’ Sean Couturier Poised for a Bounce Back in 2024-25
July 11, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers probably wouldn’t have had such early-season dominance in 2023-24 if it weren’t for captain Sean Couturier. Following a 22-month absence due to injury entering his last campaign, he was brilliant during some parts of the season.
