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Player Preview: The depth forwards the Flyers will rely on this season
The 2026-27 Philadelphia Flyers season is upon us. In just a couple of weeks we’re going to finally be able to watch our beloved Orange and Black skate out on the ice and play some dang hockey. It’s been so long, even if it’s been the shortest offseason the Flyers have had in some time. Before all that action gets underway, we need to take a hard look at every player on the roster and set a benchmark for what our expectations can be heading into the season, with a little reflection on how...
5 standouts from the Flyers Rookie Series
The Flyers wrapped up their Rookie Series up in Allentown over the weekend with a clean sweep of the Rangers, and brought a very strong start to this slate of exhibition play. It was a well-rounded effort, all in all, and while there was certainly no shortage of standout players worthy of acknowledgment, we’ve narrowed it down to the five(ish) very best and most intriguing. The big guns We’ll get this right out of the way, because there’s not too much here that’s groundbreaking. Comi...
Noah Powell is trying to get noticed through acts of violence
This time of the hockey calendar is all about getting noticed. Whatever any player can do to draw the eyes of his coaches, and maybe his general manager, to then maybe be that next call up from the minors or to get that better opportunity in the lineup. Some use their skill to do that; weaving through opponents and ripping a perfectly executed shot to score during a random drill to pop the crowd. Others would show off their tireless work ethic as they aim to be that coach’s favorite. Phil...
3 Flyers who always seem to get off to hot starts — and could do it again
The Philadelphia Flyers are going to need to have a few forwards hitting the ground running this season. Particularly if they want to avoid needing a sprint to the finish like last year to secure a playoff spot. While nobody is expected the club to have one guy dragging the club on his shoulders from September through to April (except maybe Dan Vladar), there are some players up front whose contributions would be quite welcome in the opening weeks of the 2026-27 campaign. So, while it’s i...
Monday Morning Fly By: Getting into the swing of things
*We had games, actual games happening this weekend! And they went well! The Flyers took the first game of the series by a tighter margin on Saturday. [ BSH ] *And then in a little more lopsided fashion on Sunday. You love to see it. [ BSH ] *Things you also love to see: Alex Bump was popping off in the first of those games. [ BSH ] *Predictably, there’s been a whole lot of Jett Luchanko talk unfolding around here. He was making some good initial impressions in the practice setti...
Takeaways: Flyers sweep Rookie Series with 4-1 victory over Rangers
The Flyers took both games over the weekend against the Rangers, the latter a strong 4-1 win led by Porter Martone and another strong showing by center Jett Luchanko. The basics First period: 16:28- Denver Barkey (Oliver Bonk, Jett Luchanko) Second period: 12:39- Liam Greentree (Adam Sykora, Tomas Chrenko), 19:55- Brek Liske (Spencer Gill, Porter Martone) Third period: 18:05- Noah Powell (unassisted) (ENG), 19:13- Porter Martone (Denver Barkey, Maksim Sokolovskii) (ENG) SOG: 28 (PHI)...
Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Game 2: Coverage, how to watch, lineups, and game thread
After pulling together a tidy win in the series opener last night, the Flyers will look to close out the Rookie Series with a sweep tonight (and with some of their big guns in tow). Puck drop: 5:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: Flyers website Pregame reading It’s a quick turnaround, folks! The series kicked off last night and the Flyers are right back at it again this evening. Before we get into this next bit of action, let’s dig into some takeaways from last night’s win. [ BSH...
Alex Bump finds critical next gear in Rookie Series opener
The Flyers opened up their Rookie Series in Allentown on Saturday, coming away with a reasonably tidy win from an otherwise quite chippy game. It was an exciting product, with flashes from players up and down the lineup, but there was perhaps no bigger standout in this first showing than from winger Alex Bump. His line with Jett Luchanko and Cole Knuble was buzzing all night, getting in and around the net and creating some good chances, work that would eventually see them rewarded with a ...
3 Flyers prospects who could surprise at training camp
There are always little surprises during training camp — narratives change. We go into the week thinking one way and after just a handful of practices, some publicly expressed opinions from coaches and other players, and a couple preseason games later, and we can think that a player is so much closer or so much farther away. In recent memory, we’ve seen players at training camp be given an opportunity to make the Philadelphia Flyers given certain circumstances, and either take it and esta...
Takeaways: Flyers open Rookie Series against Rangers with 3-2 win
The Philadelphia Flyers opened up their Rookie Series against the New York Rangers with a 3-2 win in regulation Saturday night at the PPL Center in Allentown. The Flyers were led by some guys looking to make a case to stick around with Philadelphia once the regular season begins. The basics First period: 4:23- Matthew Gard (Noah Powell, Alex Ciernik), 15:20- Dylan Roobroeck (Liam Greentree, Alberts Smits) (PPG) Second period: 15:41- Cole Knuble (Alex Bump) Third period: 0:44- Alex Bu...
Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Game 1: Coverage, how to watch, lineups, and game thread
At long last, hockey is back! The Flyers’ rookies are set to get underway for their first of two games up in Allentown against the Rangers’ rookies tonight, and we’ve got all of the most important details to know before they get rolling. Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: Flyers website Pregame reading Before we get rolling into the first game tonight, let’s check in with some of the top players to watch throughout the whole of this series. [ BSH ] Undoubtedly, ...
Jett Luchanko is already turning heads at Flyers rookie camp
There is no player at the Philadelphia Flyers’ rookie camp that needs to show something more than Jett Luchanko. While other young prospects can be just fine if they show some modicum improvement before they inevitably go back to junior hockey, Luchanko is really entering a make-or-break situation this season and rookie camp can set the tone for the next several months. The Flyers’ 2024 first-round pick is coming off a season where he took a step back and saw his stock lower in my fans’ e...
Flyers’ Porter Martone eager to ensure last year’s debut wasn’t a fluke
Although he had a little bit of down time this summer for friends and family, Flyers winger Porter Martone knows that he still has a lot to prove. And in proving his value, he needs to put in the work. It’s something he’s not hesitant to dive into. “Yeah I think for me, I got a taste of it last year and kind of went away in the summer with still a lot of work to do,” Martone said after the first practice Friday afternoon at the Flyers rookie camp in Allentown. “For me I think the main thi...
6 Flyers prospects to watch in the Rookie Series
The Flyers’ annual Rookie Series is set to get underway this weekend, and just as it marks the (finally) true heating up of the push into the regular season for everybody, it’s an opportunity for some key prospects to hit the ground running well. It’s a big weekend in front of us, and there’s no shortage of interesting individuals and storylines to watch unfold as we get going. Alex Bump Though he’s also a part of the slightly more experienced group taking part in this series, the si...
Friday Morning Fly By: Games at last
*Hockey season is really, truly right around the corner, and there’s lot of fun stuff on the horizon! But also, some changes coming to the CBA. Let’s get into it. [ BSH ] *Okay, now that all of that boring stuff is out of the way, let’s get back to the second half of Charlie’s chat with AGM Brent Flahr to talk all things prospects (specifically defensemen and goalies). [ PHLY ] *More fun: Porter Martone got to throw out the first pitch at the Phillies game yesterday! [ NBCSP ] *...
Jamie Drysdale expects Matvei Michkov to come back with an ‘F-U’ edge
The spotlight is going to be shining bright on Matvei Michkov the second he takes the ice at Philadelphia Flyers training camp next week. After having a disappointing-but-still-solid sophomore season that left some people wanting more and some off-ice controversies surrounding his fitness and usage by head coach Rick Tocchet — there are roughly 1,487 articles written on the topic — Michkov is looking to bounce back in a major way, and his teammates believe he can do it. “I imagine he’s go...
What to expect from the Flyers’ top prospects in 2026-27
Hockey is really happening very soon. It has been a dreadful few months without it but it is right around the corner. The Philadelphia Flyers are about to start their Rookie Series with the New York Rangers this weekend and actual NHL training camp starts next week. We’ll soon watch actual hockey players play actual hockey instead of just thinking about it like we have been all summer long. But aside from what is happening with the Flyers, what about elsewhere in the world? What abou...
Everything you need to know before the new NHL CBA takes effect next week
The rookie camp is a few days away, the Rookie Series against the Rangers is this coming weekend, and the season-opener is now just under three weeks away. But although there have been some things that are somewhat different than the 2025-26 season — notably the rising salary cap and the 84-game schedule — there are also a bevy of smaller but just as important changes worth discussing. They range from attire on and off the ice through to contracts and beyond. The new NHL CBA officially ki...
Thursday Morning Fly By: Plans, solidifying
*If you’re like most of us around here, you plan a lot of things around Hockey Stuff. And if you are a person that plans a lot of things around Hockey Stuff, good news! The Flyers have released their full training camp schedule, which begins next week. Get ready, babies. [ Inquirer ] *Should the Flyers dip their toes into the Anaheim Ducks pool of castoffs yet again? It’s worked a couple of times but this time? No. They should not. [ BSH ] *Alright if you’re a subscriber over at Char...
Flyers release 2026 training camp roster, schedule
After releasing their roster and schedule for Rookie Camp a few days ago, the Philadelphia Flyers announced their 46-man training camp roster and schedule which kicks off on Sept. 17, days prior to their first exhibition game. Let's play some hockey. 👊 The 2026 Training Camp roster and schedule are here! — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 9, 2026 The roster consists of 26 forwards, 16 defensemen, and four goaltenders. But overall, there are not a lot of surprises here...
Chris Kreider unfortunately makes no sense for the Flyers
A new top free agent is available on the NHL open market and unfortunately, there is no way the Philadelphia Flyers are a landing spot for him. Chris Kreider is agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract with the Anaheim Ducks. First reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the 35-year-old winger is going to become an unrestricted free agent as soon as the initial process is done and his one year remaining on his previously existing deal, has vanished to the ether. Obviously,...
Phantoms Expectations: Jacob Gaucher becomes a leader
As the Phantoms enter this critical new season working to grow and both stabilize their collective process and continue to foster growth for their youngest prospects, much emphasis will be placed on the work that the coaching staff can put in to foster a rising tide, but just as important will be the work put in by the team’s veteran core to remain productive and set good examples for the rest of the group. The Flyers have added some veteran help from free agents, but the door remains open for...
Wednesday Morning Fly By: Three weeks to go
*Today marks 21 days until Game 1 of the 2026-27 season. Boy is that going to fly by. GET IT? Okay anyway, big news yesterday was the unveiling of a rendering of what the future home of the Flyers (and Sixers) is going to look like. If you were hoping for a futuristic version of The Spectrum, I’ve got good news for you! [ BSH ] *Outside of that the news is not newsing, which means we’ve got video content of Tyson Foerster golfing with NBC Sports’ John Clark. Maybe you’ll enjoy that. [ NBC...
Phantoms Expectations: Devin Kaplan works to find consistency
After a rookie season with the Phantoms which saw it’s share of ups and downs before coming to an unceremonious end, winger prospect Devin Kaplan is set to hit this season with a bit more experience and a whole lot of lessons in the back pocket, looking to take the next step forward towards finding his best and most consistent game. How did his 2025-26 season go? While expectations were somewhat tempered for Kaplan heading into his rookie season with the Phantoms — as a player with a...
Flyers unveil first look at new arena coming in 2030
The Philadelphia Flyers released new information and sketches about their new arena that they plan to move into sometime in 2030. And on first impression, it has a very familiar look to it. In a release this morning, the first sketches or renderings of the future home to the Flyers, the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers, and a future Women’s National Basketball Association franchise were released. The venue will be located in South Philadelphia on the grounds of where t...
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