Philadelphia Flyers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: Insider Talks Possible Extension for Philadelphia Flyers Centre

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Rumours, here at Last Word On Hockey. Today’s topic will focus on the Philadelphia Flyers and the ongoing chatter regarding a possible extension for a top-six centre.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Flyers working on contract extension for productive free agent

The Philadelphia Flyers are holding onto the third spot in the Metropolitan Division heading into the new year. With new coach Rick Tochett behind the bench, they have finally joined the Eastern Conference playoff conversation.

Rick Tocchet News / Field Level Media / December 30

Flyers coach Rick Tocchet emotional ahead of return to Vancouver

Rick Tocchet is set to make his return to Vancouver on Tuesday night, nearly eight months after his surprise exit to coach the Philadelphia Flyers. Tocchet had mixed results in his 2 1/2 seasons with the Canucks, who declined to exercise the team option on his contract once they learned he wanted out.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

NHL Rumours: Flyers Could Terminate D-Man’s Contract

Welcome back to this edition of Last Word On Hockey and NHL Rumours. In this edition, the onus will be on the Philadelphia Flyers. In particular, the club could be looking to make a major move on its blue line.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Egor Zamula News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29

Flyers May Be Nearing a Decision on Egor Zamula

The Philadelphia Flyers may be approaching a quiet but notable roster shakeup on the blue line, with Egor Zamula’s future in the organization increasingly uncertain.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Christian Dvorak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Philadelphia Flyers, Christian Dvorak Discussing Extension

In yesterday’s rendition of Saturday Headlines with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider suggested that the Philadelphia Flyers are working toward an extension with center Christian Dvorak, and it could get done relatively soon.

Egor Zamula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Flyers’ Egor Zamula Changes Agents, Eyeing Move

The Philadelphia Flyers could soon be pushed to deal a depth defenseman. Egor Zamula has fired his previous agent and signed with Dan Milstein of Gold Star Hockey.

Porter Martone News / Breakaway on SI / December 28

Team Canada's Porter Martone Apologizes for End-of-Game Behavior

Porter Martone made a mistake, and he knows it. The Team Canada captain issued a public apology after his actions at the end of Canada's 7-5 victory over Czechia on Boxing Day drew criticism and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 25

Flyers’ Porter Martone named captain of Canada’s 2026 World Junior team

Canada has unveiled that Michigan State University forward and Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Porter Martone has been named captain ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship in Minnesota.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / December 25

Flyers Enter Christmas Break as Metro Contender

When the NHL pauses for its league wide Christmas break, the Philadelphia Flyers do so in unfamiliar territory. Instead of chasing the playoff line or searching for answers, they head into the holidays firmly established near the top of the Metropolitan Division.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 24

The Flyers Need To Add A Goalie To Stay In The Hunt

As we push into the second half of the NHL season, we’ve seen more chatter about goaltending and the rare in-season goalie trade involving the Oilers and Penguins.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 24

Flyers Veteran Hits Assist Milestone in Win Over Blackhawks

On a chilly night in the Windy City, one day before the NHL's Christmas break, the Philadelphia Flyers took two points from an injury-riddled Chicago Blackhawks squad.

Travis Konecny News / Field Level Media / December 24

Travis Konecny's goal, assist guide Flyers past Blackhawks

Travis Konecny had a goal and assist as the visiting Philadelphia Flyers earned a 3-1 victory against the skidding Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Noah Cates and Carl Grundstrom also scored and Sean Couturier had two assists as Philadelphia won for the second time in as many nights.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

Flyers Defeat Blackhawks 3-1 In Pre-Holiday Matchup

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers faced each other for the first time this season before heading into the Christmas break. The Flyers came off a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks the night before (Dec.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / December 23

Flyers Forward Snaps Month-Long Goal Streak

After going nearly two months without a goal, Philadelphia Flyers forward Nikita Grebenkin secured his second NHL tally against the Vancouver Canucks. The rookie's goal gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead late in the second period.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

Two Jobs, One Mic: Rick Tocchet and the Cost of Being Honest

It has to be one of the most brutal balancing acts in hockey: standing behind a microphone and answering questions that aren’t really about winning games, while knowing that winning games is the actual job.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet's relationship continues to garner attention despite Flyers' success

The Philadelphia Flyers are hanging with the best teams in the league, but their success is being overshadowed by the relationship between one of the team’s star players and its bench boss.

Flyers’ Michkov has heated in-game altercation with coaches Tocchet & Svejkovsky

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet’s 'Petey' quote resurfaces after Matvei Michkov frustration

Head coach Rick Tocchet‘s tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers is only 34 games old, but frustration boiled over before the team’s Dec. 22 clash with the Vancouver Canucks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

Flyers’ Dan Vladar, Christian Dvorak out day-to-day; Denver Barkey to make NHL debut

The Philadelphia Flyers have confirmed that goaltender Dan Vladař (upper body) and forward Christian Dvorak (lower body) are out day-to-day and will miss Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20

Flyers issue statement about radio announcer’s hot mic moment

The Philadelphia Flyers swiftly responded to a controversial hot mic incident involving veteran radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders during Thursday night’s 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Flyers GM: Matvei Michkov Has To 'Earn' Larger Role

Matvei Michkov‘s sophomore season hasn’t gotten off to the start he or the Philadelphia Flyers were hoping for. After popping for 63 points (26 goals, 37 assists) as a rookie, expectations were high for the Russian winger to continue his ascent.

Tyson Foerster News / Field Level Media / December 17

Flyers F Tyson Foerster (arm) out five months

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is expected to miss five months following surgery on his right arm, the team announced Wednesday. The timeline would keep Foerster out past the end of the regular season and into the playoffs, should the Flyers qualify.