On the Fly: Flyers Season Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers open play this weekend against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which means it’s time to preview the shortened 48-game season. Without further ado, here are my thoughts on the team this year: Goaltending: As has been the case for years, there is uncertainty surrounding the goaltending situation. Last season, Ilya Bryzgalov did not perform […]
Trade Deadline Comes and Passes for Flyers
At the trading deadline, many thought the Flyers would make multiple moves, but instead the organization played it safe and didn’t make any moves. They reportedly received offers from Columbus and San Jose but manager Paul Holgrem didn’t deem any moves worthy of trading any key pieces away. The Flyers had been rumored as one […]
What the Flyers Need in the Second Half
The 2011-2012 season for the Philadelphia Flyers looked full of promise when the season began, but as they moved forward, issues of goal tending and injures became more apparent and it is a wonder how this team is staying afloat in the eastern conference. The Flyers made a barrage of moves this year, which included […]