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2 storylines to follow as Flyers host Blue Jackets

The Philadelphia Flyers are back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after a two-day break. Their three-game winning streak ended against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

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Flyers place Rasmus Ristolainen on IR, activate Cam York

Some roster shuffling on the blue line in the City of Brotherly Love. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team has placed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen on injured reserve, while fellow rearguard Cam York has been activated from IR.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Flyers Activate Cam York; Recall Jacob Gaucher

The Philadelphia Flyers have added reinforcements ahead of tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. According to a team announcement, the Flyers activated defenseman Cam York from the injured reserve.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Who’s out there if Flyers hunt for a center – and what will it cost them?

The Philadelphia Flyers have won three of their past four games, and things are feeling a bit more positive for them. But even with significantly better

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Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen Out Two Weeks

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who missed Monday’s practice, will sit out for the next two weeks to recover from an upper-body injury.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Flyers improving on power play entering clash vs. Blue Jackets

The Philadelphia Flyers' power play is trending in the right direction -- and the Columbus Blue Jackets hope their man advantage can follow suit Tuesday when they visit the Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen to miss two weeks with upper-body injury

As the Philadelphia Flyers try to recover from a rough start to their season, they’ll have to do so without a veteran blueliner for the next little while.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ 5-4 Loss to Ducks

When the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks agreed to a headline-stealing trade on Jan. 8, 2024, they may not have realized they were also creating a new rivalry.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Flyers activate Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve

It’s been a start of early struggles for the Philadelphia Flyers since the puck dropped on the 2026-27 NHL regular season, but they’re set to get a little

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen Off IR

It appears that the Flyers will get a boost to their back end this afternoon against Anaheim. Per the NHL’s media site, Philadelphia has activated Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve. To make room on the active roster, winger Garrett Wilson has been assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Michkov Quieting Doubts With Strong Start

The Philadelphia Flyers’ season got off to a historically bad start, with a franchise-record nine straight losses (0-6-3) to kick off the 2026-27 campaign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 24

2 storylines to follow as Flyers host Ducks

The Philadelphia Flyers had a rough start to the season, but after their past few games, it's hard to believe that anymore. After dropping their first nine straight games, the Flyers are currently on a three-game winning streak.

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Cam York News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Cam York landing spots after being named Flyers trade candidate

The Philadelphia Flyers did not have a great start to the 2026-27 campaign. They lost each of their first nine games of the season. Things have turned around somewhat, though.

Garrett Wilson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Flyers Place Garrett Wilson On Waivers

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that forward Garrett Wilson has been placed on waivers. The move is presumably for the purpose of reassigning Wilson to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Flyers rookie Cole Knuble achieves franchise feat not seen in 30 years vs. Sabres

The Philadelphia Flyers have begun to turn their 2026-27 season around, following nine consecutive losses with three straight victories, the latest a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night.

Cole Knuble News / Field Level Media / October 21

Newcomer Cole Knuble anchors Flyers' third straight win over Sabres

Playing in just his second NHL game, Cole Knuble scored twice to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Building Block Win Over Avalanche

Nothing about the Philadelphia Flyers’ start to their 2026-27 season has made sense. One of the team’s most familiar and youngest rosters looked completely disjointed in their first nine games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / October 19

Matvei Michkov tallies twice versus Avs as Flyers win second straight

Matvei Michkov scored twice and Trevor Zegras notched three assists as the Philadelphia Flyers nipped the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday. Joseph Woll made 24 saves for Philadelphia, which played without injured regulars Travis Konecny, Tyson Foerster, Owen Tippett, Cam York and Rasmus Ristolainen.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Philadelphia Flyers Add 3 Players in Roster Shakeup

The Philadelphia Flyers turned to their American Hockey League affiliate on Monday, recalling forwards Alex Bump and Cole Knuble from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms as they prepared to host the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced.

Alex Bump News / Inside The Rink / October 20

Alex Bump Earns AHL Player of the Week Honors, Gets Recalled from Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms won all three games they played last week. They started with a 4-1 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday. They then beat the Springfield Thunderbirds 6-3 on Friday and again 3-2 in overtime on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Flyers Trade Rumours Grow as Briere Stays Patient

The Philadelphia Flyers’ winless start has given rival teams a reason to call. It has not convinced general manager Danny Briere to rush into a trade that could leave the organization paying for its decision long after this season ends.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Should the Flyers Be Worried About Dan Vladař’s Save Percentage?

After reaching the playoffs and winning a round in 2025-26, the Philadelphia Flyers are off to the most calamitous start in franchise history: a nine-game winless streak to open the 2026-27 campaign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / October 17

NHL Rumors: Friedman on the Travis Konecny Report

Flyers Puck: (audio clip) Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts: The Podcast on the Philadelphia Flyers and what has been going on there and Travis Konecny report.

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Rick Tocchet blames Flyers' struggles on 'horny' defensemen

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet has identified an unexpected culprit behind his team’s winless start.

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Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Michkov Trade Rumours Called 'Laughable' in Latest Update

The Philadelphia Flyers have no intention of trading Matvei Michkov, a new update suggests, pushing back against an unverified video claiming the young forward would be moved within the next 24 hours.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Michkov’s Instagram Change Doesn’t Mean He’s Been Traded

Trade rumours surrounding Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov have taken a rather absurd turn, with speculation suggesting the 21-year-old has already been traded or could be on his way out of Philadelphia.