You already know what happened during the Flyers trade deadline, but for the sake of relevance, let's break it down a little and say some stuff some people probably don't agree with.Before we begin, understand that, yes a lot of the thoughts I put down seem like a stretch. They probably seem like I'm blowing… Continue reading The Claude Giroux Trade Sucked
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The Flyers Trade Deadline is REALLY Gonna Suck
Reader, it wasn't so long ago that I wrote that the Flyers trade deadline was looking a bit bleak, in part because of the lack of trade rumors surrounding the team that meant the only things happening (at the time) were a Giroux trade and signing a bad defenseman for too much money. I thought… Continue reading The Flyers Trade Deadline is REALLY Gonna Suck
The Flyers Trade Deadline is Gonna Suck
You know the deal by now, the Flyers are an absolutely miserable team on their way to a historic third 10-game losing streak in one season, and it has forced the organization to question the future of their lineup, their captain, and their identity into the future.There have been plenty of pieces of speculation about… Continue reading The Flyers Trade Deadline is Gonna Suck
Everyone’s Doing It: Ranking the Reverse Retros
Jersey reveals are always a fun time online. The announcement sparks interest, and hope that your team will turn out something fresh and interesting to spend money on. Then there is the inevitable disappointing leak, an unauthorized peek at something so ugly that most fans will convince themselves that the leak can’t be real and… Continue reading Everyone’s Doing It: Ranking the Reverse Retros
Clutch/Not Clutch: Welcome to the Bubble
Welcome to Clutch / Not Clutch a hot or not list for Flyers fans, and sometimes other hockey fans too. This month, the NHL has been working to get into their hub cities and finish off the 2020 playoffs. As the playoffs get started and the players get settled into their bubble routines, there are… Continue reading Clutch/Not Clutch: Welcome to the Bubble
Flyers Begin the Bubble With a Win
Hockey is back! The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 28th as hockey returned for exhibition games in Toronto, Canada with a final score of 3-2. The first period started off strong with both teams moving to create a fast-paced start to the return of ice hockey and the first exhibition game for… Continue reading Flyers Begin the Bubble With a Win
Hockey’s Issues With Acceptance
During Pride month, it is important to look at the NHL's efforts to appeal to LGBTQ fans and recognize that there are issues that penetrate the entire culture of the sport. While teams being publicly accepting of LGBTQ fans is a step in the right direction of making fans feel welcome, true progress won't happen… Continue reading Hockey’s Issues With Acceptance
Autism Awareness Month: Canucks Autism Network
For an athlete to begin playing the sport they love, or to fall in love with it at all, they need a support system. A place to hit the ice or run onto the field. For most athletes, they can join the local recreational league, travel league, or find private lessons, if applicable. But not… Continue reading Autism Awareness Month: Canucks Autism Network
Pigeon Coop Postgame: Broad Street beats Broadway in first game of home-and-home weekend.
FEBRUARY 28 FLYERS 5 /RANGERS 2 The Flyers came in to Friday night’s opener of a home-and-home match-up against the New York Rangers with a crucial two-points on the line. With the Rangers being on a nine game win streak on the road, it was set to be an entertaining game. The first half of… Continue reading Pigeon Coop Postgame: Broad Street beats Broadway in first game of home-and-home weekend.
Pigeon Coop Postgame: Flyers Complete Series-Sweep in Overtime
February 20, 2020: Flyers: 4 / Blue Jackets: 3 (OT) The Philadelphia Flyers came into Columbus on Thursday night looking to win back-to-back games against the Blue Jackets and a series-sweep. In what may have been the most important home-and-home series of the season, the Flyers and Blue Jackets are neck-and-neck in the standings. Brian… Continue reading Pigeon Coop Postgame: Flyers Complete Series-Sweep in Overtime
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