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Lehigh Valley Phantoms Have Plenty of Optimism Following John Snowden Hire

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are entering a new era, not just with their rebuild but where they stand in the American Hockey League (AHL). They are a team on the rise with an influx of young talent and a new head coach suited to lead them, as they hired John Snowden this offseason.

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3 Reasons Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Will Be NHL’s Top Breakout Star in 2025-26

Matvei Michkov had a fantastic rookie season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Registering 63 points in 80 games as a 20-year-old learning the English language, it went about as well as anyone could have hoped.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Flyers’ Prospect Grebenkin on NHL Pressure, Toronto Trade & Earning His Spot

Nikita Grebenkin had a busy 2025-26 campaign, starting in the Toronto Maple Leafs system and ending with the Philadelphia Flyers’ farm team in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Dan Vladar News / Breakaway on SI / July 15

What Flyers Are Getting in New Goaltender

When Dan Vladar arrived in Philadelphia this offseason, it didn’t spark a fan frenzy, and that’s exactly the point. The Philadelphia Flyers, still threading the needle between rebuilding and remaining competitive, weren’t looking for a blockbuster move in net.

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Tyson Foerster News / Blade of Steel / July 15

Flyers' Top-Six Forward Facing Uncertain Return After Surgical Complication Derails Recovery

Flyers' top-six forward Tyson Foerster may not be ready to start the new season as he has suffered a setback during his post-surgery recovery process.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Report reveals latest on Tyson Foerster's injury recovery

The Philadelphia Flyers are at risk to start the season without top winger Tyson Foerster, after an elbow injury he sustained at the World Championships became infected.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Announce John Snowden as Head Coach

On Monday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Daniel Briere named John Snowden as the new head coach of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Elliot Desnoyers News / Inside The Rink / July 14

AHL: Iowa Wild Sign Two Forwards

This afternoon, Iowa Wild General Manager announced that the team had signed forward Elliot Desnoyers and Matthew Sop. Desnoyers is a one-year, one-way contract, while Sop is a one-year, two-way contract.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Top Takeaways From Flyers’ Introductory Pressers

Last season, the Philadelphia Flyers nearly pulled off an incredibly rare feat in the NHL’s salary cap era. Of the 23 players that broke camp with the team in October, only one was not part of the organization at the end of the previous season.

Sean Couturier News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Contract More Justified Than It Seems

Many have soured on Sean Couturier, once a fan-favorite player of the Philadelphia Flyers, for one reason in particular: his contract. On the surface, those concerns are valid.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 11

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild notes on Marco Rossi, Kirill Kaprizov, Artemi Panarin, and Jack Roslovic.

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere has improved their roster for next season, while maintaining flexibility for next offseason.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Flyers Should Set Sights on Viggo Björck, Not Gavin McKenna for 2026 NHL Draft

Even hockey consumers who don’t pay attention to prospects already know Gavin McKenna’s name. The 17-year-old phenom has been recognized as the top prize of the 2026 NHL Draft for a long time now—he’s an immensely gifted talent.

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 9

Matvei Michkov Claps Back at Controversial Comments From His Idol Alex Ovechkin

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin recently stated that Matvei Michkov of the Flyers shows off too much, which prompted the young Philadelphia phenom to clap back.

Cam York News / Breakaway on SI / July 9

Flyers Take Calculated Risk With Cam York

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Cam York didn't need salary arbitration to finalize a contract extension this summer. Many predicted that one side would opt for mediation in what seemed to be a contentious negotiation.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Grading Dan Vladar, Christian Dvorak contracts with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers, who have not been to the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2020, are banking on the latest moves from general manager Daniel Briere that their drought could soon come to an end.

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Flyers Have a Bunch of Options for Filling Out Their 2025-26 Roster

If you look at the Philadelphia Flyers’ projected depth chart for the 2025-26 season on PuckPedia, you’d be forgiven for thinking it seems incomplete.

Cam York News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Grading Cam York’s 5-year, $25.75 million Flyers contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season, but they have made a bevy of moves to make sure they return to the postseason this upcoming year.

Cam York News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Flyers Sign Cam York to 5-Year Contract Extension

On Monday, the Philadelphia Flyers confirmed that they have signed restricted free agent defenseman Cam York to a five-year, $25.75 million contract extension.

Cam York News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Report: Flyers re-sign Cam York to five-year contract

A little bit of significant business has been done by Daniel Briere. According to multiple reports, the Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Cam York to a five-year contract.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years

Welcome back to another edition of NHL signing news here at Last Word on Hockey from the busy summer season. We bring you the latest deals as players secure their futures.

Cam York News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Flyers ink former first-round pick to five-year extension

The Flyers have taken care of some internal business.

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Tyson Foerster News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Flyers winger may miss start of regular season

The Flyers already have a readily available in-house candidate to replace him on the wing if he misses time.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

How will the Flyers deploy their new lineup in 2025-26?

The Philadelphia Flyers embarked on a rebuild two years ago when GM Danny Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones took over. Entering this offseason, Briere was vocal about the Flyers entering the next stage of the rebuild; it was not yet time to push the gas pedal to the floor, but rather begin to add to the existing roster.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Blade of Steel / July 2

Central Division Powerhouse Snatch Goalie from Philadelphia Flyers

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly signed valuable goaltending depth with the addition of Cal Petersen, who has spent the last handful of years with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

UFA Goaltender Signs With the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced they have signed goaltender Daniel Vladar to a two-year contract worth $3.35 million. Vladar joins his third NHL team following four with the Calgary Flames.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Flyers select Jack Murtagh No. 40 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers selected American forward Jack Murtagh with the 40th overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Murtagh spent the 2024-25 season with the United States National Team Development Program, where he racked up 22 goals and 31 assists for 53 points in 56 games.

James Hagens News / Yardbarker / June 25