After a four‑game winning streak, the Calgary Flames have started preliminary talks with centre Morgan Frost about a contract extension. Frost, 27, carries a $4.375 million cap hit and posted 22 goals and 43 points last season, with seven points in the Flames’ first 11 games of 2026‑27. General manager Craig Conroy and Frost’s agent Darren Ferris discussed the deal on Monday, eyeing a possible three‑year, $6.3‑$7.7 million AAV contract amid rising cap space and a thin centre market. The extension would keep Frost, acquired from the Flyers in January 2025, in Calgary’s rebuilding core.
The Philadelphia Flyers are actively seeking a proven center to bolster their middle lines, with trade talks circling Ottawa’s Ridly Greig, Chicago’s Frank Nazar, and 21‑year‑old Oliver Moore. Sources say the Flyers may move winger Travis Konecny or Owen Tippett to acquire a top‑nine, ideally top‑six, center. Greig, a 2020 draft pick, has logged one goal and two assists in 10 games, while Nazar posts three goals and an assist in nine outings and could rise to a second‑line role if Chicago trades Anton Frondell’s pick. The push reflects Philly’s urgency to upgrade its center depth.
Will the Philadelphia Flyers finally trade Rasmus Ristolainen. On the NHL for Patrik Laine. Eric Tulsky when asked about offer sheets.
The Flyers face the struggling Blue Jackets Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with Cam York returning from injury while Rasmus Ristolainen heads back to the IR. The preview lists projected lineups, highlights the Flyers’ hot power‑play (four straight games with a PP goal) and the Jackets’ weak penalty kill (27th in the league). Key storylines include York’s comeback, Nick Seeler’s role shift, and the potential impact of Matvei Michkov’s offensive surge. Fans get a quick watch guide, lineup preview, and strategic angles to watch for a potentially low‑scoring or high‑octane matchup.
The NHL’s upcoming “Hometown Remix” jersey line will debut a dark‑grey, Liberty Bell–themed uniform for the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 3 against the Minnesota Wild. After a 13‑game stretch without a black jersey, the new design features a grey cuff, bright orange branding, and a cracked‑bell motif on the numbers, while retaining the classic Flyers crest. The team will wear the kit 13 times this season, with appearances through March 2027. Leaked images and social posts confirm the theme, sparking excitement among fans.
The Washington Capitals took the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for their final full practice before Wednesday and Thursday’s home-and-road back-to-back against the Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators. Because of a scheduling quirk, the Capitals will have played only twice in 10 days before facing the Flyers at Capital One Arena. The hope is that
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The Philadelphia Flyers (3‑7‑3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (4‑5‑0) Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET in the Xfinity Mobile Arena. After a disappointing loss to the Ducks, the Flyers aim to rebound, bolstered by the return of defenseman Cam York from IR. Columbus comes off a 2‑1 OT win over the Golden Knights but has struggled to win in regulation. Projected lines feature Trevor Zegras, Sean Couturier and Dan Vladar in goal for Philly, while Dan Vladar starts for the Jackets. The game airs on NBC Sports Philadelphia and streams on ESPN+.
The Philadelphia Flyers are known for their enforcers in their ‘Broad Street Bullies’ era during the mid-1970s, but they have had some unsung glue guys since then. Since the Bullies…
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with the least amount of games played in the NHL with just nine games played so far. The…
The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Jacob Gaucher after a brief stint with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, filling a forward gap left by the absences of Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny. At the same time, defensemen Cam York and Nick Seeler have moved into the lineup after York’s activation from injured reserve and Rasmus Ristolainen’s return to IR with an aggravated upper-body injury. While York struggles with a -6 rating in five games, the real question is the status of Tippett and Konecny—Tippett was spotted in full gear during a closed‑door practice, but Konecny remains unseen. The article examines whether the Flyers’ injured‑forward woes run deeper than anticipated.
The Flyers activate defenseman Cam York from injured reserve ahead of tonight’s visit from Columbus, likely slotting him into the second pair with Jamie Drysdale after missing nine games since Oct. 8. Rasmus Ristolainen moves to IR with a retroactive upper‑body injury, expected to miss about two weeks, while forward Jacob Gaucher is recalled from the AHL after a short stint. The back‑end lineup now reads Oliver Bonk/Travis Sanheim, York/Drysdale, and Nick Seeler/Hunter McDonald as Philadelphia prepares for the Blue Jackets showdown.
The Philadelphia Flyers are actively hunting a top‑six center and have turned their attention to the Chicago Blackhawks. According to Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, the Flyers are interested in 2022 first‑round pick Frank Nazar, who currently posts three goals and four points in nine games, but Chicago is unlikely to move him from his seven‑year, $6.6 million AAV deal. A more realistic target is 21‑year‑old Oliver Moore, a speedy two‑way center who has been shifting to the wing. If a deal materializes, the Flyers could send veteran winger Owen Tippett, who carries a $6.2 million AAV, to Chicago.
Philadelphia Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones has been spotted at six NHL games across Calgary, Chicago, New York and more over the past week, sparking fresh trade chatter for a team that started the season 0‑9 and then posted a three‑game winning stretch without key veterans. While the Flyers’ rebuild hinges on young talents Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone, Jones’s rapid scouting tour of the Wild, Flames, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Kings and Rangers could signal a push for veteran packages or a young center/defenseman. The article weighs the speculation against the possibility of routine scouting.
York has been out of action for close to three weeks while recovering from an upper-body injury.
The Flyers want to take a swing on a center with top-six upside if they are giving up premium assets via trade.
After 12 games, the Colorado Avalanche sit at 6‑5‑1, prompting a mixed review from the Mile High Hockey roundtable. Panelists praise the new third line—Jaden Schwartz, Fedor Svechkov and rookie TJ Hughes—for each scoring at least twice and showing unexpected chemistry. However, analytics reveal red flags: the Avs rank 21st in expected goals (47.24%) despite leading the league with a 14.23% shooting percentage, and their PDO sits at a lofty 1.054, suggesting luck fuels their standing. Defensively, they’ve allowed 24 goals on 29 expected, and recent losses to Nashville and Philadelphia expose lapses in effort and urgency. The consensus is that early-season inconsistencies must be addressed before they become chronic.
The Colorado Avalanche return to practice after a poor loss to Nashville, prompting speculation about line changes from coach Jared Bednar. Meanwhile, rookie Detroit goaltender Michal Postava shines, shutting down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as the Red Wings beat the Oilers 8-3-1. The edition also updates NHL trade boards—highlighting the Connor Hellebuyck chatter—and notes other league news, including the Devils’ West Coast trip, Flyers’ injured veteran, Seth Jones’ return to Chicago, and Alexander Nikishin’s contract saga.
The Philadelphia Flyers host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, aiming to snap a losing streak against the Metropolitan Division’s lowest‑ranked team. Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is sidelined for at least two weeks with a re‑aggravated hand injury, prompting rookie Hunter McDonald to step up under coach Rick Tocchet, who is also leaning on Travis Sanheim. Trade chatter swirls around 22‑year‑old winger Ivan Miroshnichenko, a potential add‑on after his stint with the Capitals. Meanwhile, the Flyers’ 2023 draft class—Matvei Michkov, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey, and Cole Knuble—are already contributing, with goaltender Yegor Zavragin still pending. Elsewhere, the Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin, and the Flames upset the Maple Leafs.
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
The Philadelphia Flyers, sitting at 3‑0 but still searching for offensive depth, could target Washington’s 22‑year‑old forward Ivan Miroshnichenko. A 2022 first‑round pick who has struggled for NHL minutes (3 games, 1 goal vs. Montreal), Miroshnichenko boasts a 46‑goal, 101‑point AHL résumé and a proven chemistry with fellow Russian Matvei Michkov from junior play. With injuries to key Flyers veterans and limited top‑six wingers beyond Porter Martone and Michkov, the team may trade for Miroshnichenko as a power‑forward second‑line option. Capitals reportedly seek a “legitimate” return, likening the deal to the Chinakhov trade, making the move a low‑risk gamble for Philadelphia.
Since returning to the lineup at center against the Philadelphia Flyers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has looked rejuvenated. On the five-game road trip that took place while the North Carolina State Fair…
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who missed action since Oct. 3, returns against Anaheim only to exit early with an upper‑body injury. The team expects him out for about two weeks, likely sidelining him until mid‑November, possibly missing the road trip to Vancouver, Edmonton and Columbus. With Ristolainen unavailable, Oliver Bonk steps into the top pairing alongside Travis Sanheim, while Cam York’s return remains uncertain. Coach Mike Tocchet emphasizes a "next man up" approach as the Flyers adjust defensive pairings for the upcoming stretch.
Ristolainen reaggravated a hand injury from earlier this season.
Peter Laviolette returns to Madison Square Garden on Oct. 26, 2026, this time as Los Angeles Kings coach. After being fired by the Rangers on April 19, 2025, he now leads a Kings team that sits 2‑5‑2 in its first nine games under him. Laviolette’s résumé includes a 2006 Stanley Cup with Carolina and three finals appearances with the Flyers (2010) and Predators (2017). He guided the Rangers to a Presidents’ Trophy and franchise‑record 55 wins in 2023‑24, but the team fell short in the Eastern Conference Final and missed the playoffs the following season. A win at MSG would tie him with Ken Hitchcock for sixth all‑time NHL coaching victories.