Flyers’ Boss Excited About Michkov, Watching Club Grow
Dan Hilferty, chairman of the Flyers’ parent company, Comcast Spectacor, smiles broadly when talking about right winger Matvei Michkov, the dynamic prospect who figures to make his NHL debut in less than three months.
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Matvei Michkov News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 19
Did Matvei Michkov Leak the Date of Flyers Arrival?
An interview appears to have revealed that Matvei Michkov will be joining the Philadelphia Flyers within the month, and potentially earlier. A short 32-second
Sean Couturier News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 18
Data Shows Couturier’s Contract One of NHL’s Very Worst
According to a data model developed by Dom Luszczyszyn ofThe Athletic, Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier has one of the 10 worst contracts in the entire NHL, coming in at No.
Cutter Gauthier News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 18
What If the Flyers Never Traded Cutter Gauthier?
From the time he was drafted up until the minute he was traded, Cutter Gauthier was expected to help guide the Philadelphia Flyers through a grueling rebuild, which began essentially from scratch after a number of top draft picks failed to break out or establish themselves.
Philadelphia Flyers News/ NHL Trade Talk / July 17
Flyers Should Trade Travis Konecny If He Wants $10M Per Season
Recent discussions about Travis Konecny’s potential contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers have stirred significant debate. According to Jim Jackson, who joined SportsRadio WIP, Konecny’s new deal might be in the range of $10 million per season.
Philadelphia Flyers News/ The Hockey Writers / July 17
How the Flyers’ Top Players Developed as Prospects
The Philadelphia Flyers have not had the best track record draft-wise, and that was especially the case throughout the 2010s. We often hear the claim that we don’t know what a player is until they make the NHL so we shouldn’t judge the Flyers’ recent drafts until years in the future, but that claim is generally false.
Top Flyers Prospect Officially Joins HC Sochi After Loan Move
According to an official news release, top Philadelphia Flyers goalie prospect Egor Zavragin will play for KHL club HC Sochi on loan from SKA St. Petersburg during the 2024-25 season.
NHL News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 16
Kolosov Rumors Continue as Goalie Reportedly Bails on Flyers
According to a report, Alexei Kolosov, the Philadelphia Flyers’ top goalie prospect, bailed on the team and slept through his flight instead of showing up to development camp earlier in the month as originally planned.
NHL News/ Yardbarker / July 16
Macklin Celebrini, Matvei Michkov headline top NHL prospects list
Every year, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler compiles a list of thetop 100 drafted prospectsin the NHL, where he evaluates and ranks the top up-and-coming players across all teams under the age of 23 who are not full-time NHLers yet.
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Philadelphia Flyers News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 16
5 Flyers Prospects Named to Canada World Junior Summer Showcase Roster
Five Philadelphia Flyers prospects, including first-round picks Oliver Bonk and Jett Luchanko, have been named to Hockey Canada’s U-20 World Junior Summer Showcase camp roster in anticipation of the 2025 World Junior Championship, which will begin on Dec.
Jeremy Roenick News/ The Hockey Writers / July 16
Hall-of-Famer Jeremy Roenick’s Lasting Impact on the Flyers
Jeremy Roenick will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. This fall in Toronto, the legendary centerman will join a 2024 class that includes seven hockey greats from the player and builder categories.
Garnet Hathaway News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 15
‘This Is Where I Want To Be’: Hathaway Thrilled to Remain with Flyers
Garnet Hathaway is thrilled to remain with the Philadelphia Flyers for another two seasons after extending his contract with the club through 2027. Hathaway,
Philadelphia Flyers News/ The Hockey Writers / July 14
3 Flyers Bounce Back Candidates for 2024-25
The Philadelphia Flyers are entering their 2024-25 season with generally low expectations despite barely missing the playoffs in their most recent campaign and adding prospect Matvei Michkov to their roster.
Philadelphia Flyers News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 14
Flyers Fights: Orange and Black Were NHL’s Best in 2023-24
According to a study conducted by Sportshandle, the Philadelphia Flyers were the best fighting team in the NHL, thanks in large part to Nicolas Deslauriers’ 100% win rate in his 11 fights this season.
Quinton Byfield News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 13
One Massive Offer Sheet Could Finish Flyers’ Rebuild
The 2024 NHL offseason has slowed substantially in recent days, but that doesn’t mean the Philadelphia Flyers should relent in their endless pursuit of a long-term No.
Philadelphia Flyers News/ The Hockey Writers / July 12
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.
Jamie Drysdale News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 12
Flyers Need Jamie Drysdale to Become a Big Piece
The Philadelphia Flyers don’t know what they have yet with Jamie Drysdale. Do they have a guy who will one day blossom into a true No. 1 defenseman? That was the projection when Anaheim made him the No.
Filip Mesar News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 12
Why the Flyers Should Avoid a Filip Mesar Trade
Slovakian media is reporting that there is an apparent rift growing between the Montreal Canadiens and one of their top prospects, 2022 first-round pick Filip Mesar.
Erik Johnson News/ Philly Hockey Now / July 11
Johnson ‘Never Considered’ Retiring, ‘Comfortable’ with New Flyers Role
When he agreed to return to the Philadelphia Flyers on a one-year, $1 million contract, 16-year NHL veteran Erik Johnson knew that he was undertaking a smaller role, something unfamiliar to him in years past.
Philadelphia Flyers News/ Daily Faceoff / July 8
Former Flyers prospect Tony Voce dead at 43
Former Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect Tony Voce died this week, according to the Nasty Knuckles podcast. He was 43. The undrafted winger became the first native of Philadelphia, Pa., to be signed by the Flyers in franchise history.
Egor Zamula News/ Daily Faceoff / July 7
Flyers re-sign Egor Zamula to two-year, $1.7 million AAV contract
A young blueliner is staying around the City of Brotherly Love. On Sunday, Phiadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced the team has re-signed defenseman Egor Zamula to a two-year contract.
Jett Luchanko News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Flyers sign first-round pick to entry-level contract
He was the 13th overall pick of last week’s draft and the Flyers organization did not seem comfortable letting him walk away from the team’s development camp without a deal in place.
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Denis Gurianov News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
Former first-round pick, veteran winger expected to sign in KHL
The 27-year-old was a first-round pick back in 2015 and while he didn’t become a consistent top-six option for the Stars, he put up a 20-goal season and averaged 30 points between 2019-20 and 2021-22.
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Matvei Michkov News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Flyers sign 2023 No. 7 overall pick to entry-level contract
The Flyers have signed top right wing prospect Matvei Michkov to his three-year, entry-level contract.
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Matvei Michkov News/ Yardbarker / June 23
Matvei Michkov's early NHL arrival may have several teams feeling regret
One of hockey's best prospects, Matvei Michkov, is coming to the NHL earlier, which could have several teams kicking themselves for passing on the talented Russian.
What Michkov brings the Flyers
Former No. 6 pick announces retirement after lengthy NHL career
Sharks, Predators swap young forwards
Bruins sign former second-round pick to a one-year extension
Maple Leafs bring in this highly respected assistant coach