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Christian Dvorak aims to build off career year

When the Flyers first announced that Christian Dvorak had signed a free-agent deal, there were plenty of howls. Some felt he was too old. Others felt that his production didn't warrant him coming here.

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Flyers’ Trevor Zegras penalized for the most ridiculous reason

Trevor Zegras has built a career on flair. On Thursday night, that same flair earned him two minutes in the penalty box for a tucked-in jersey. Midway through the second period of Philadelphia’s 2-0 preseason win over the Boston Bruins at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Zegras hopped over the boards with the back of his sweater stuffed into his pants.

Rick Tocchet News / Broad Street Buzz / September 25

Rick Tocchet admitted Flyers power play did not get enough attention last season

The Philadelphia Flyers are prepping for a season in which they continue to prove their doubters wrong. After making the playoffs last season and reaching the second round, there still aren't many in the NHL world giving them the chance this upcoming campaign.

Porter Martone News / Broad Street Buzz / September 25

Keeping expectations of Porter Martone in check is the right idea

There is no question that Porter Martone is one of the most exciting young players in the NHL right now. And the Philadelphia Flyers are very lucky to have him.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 25

Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone have a new power-play connection to exploit

Rick Tocchet knows the power play hasn't been good enough. The Flyers have finished 30th or lower on the power play in five straight seasons. The unit had become too predictable and often spent its time on the perimeter of the zone instead of attacking.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Trevor Zegras News / Athlon Sports / September 25

NHL Makes Trevor Zegras Punishment Decision Not Seen in 13 Years

Trevor Zegras became the subject of an NHL punishment not seen in 13 years during the Philadelphia Flyers’ preseason victory over the Boston Bruins. Zegras received a two-minute minor for “improperly wearing equipment” at 9:51 of the second period Thursday after beginning his shift with his jersey tucked into his pants.

Trevor Zegras News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Flyers’ Trevor Zegras given penalty for having jersey tucked in

Consider it the NHL’s version of the ‘Tuck Rule’. During Thursday’s 2-0 preseason win over the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras

Helge Grans News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Flyers’ Helge Grans leaves preseason game with lower-body injury

Tough break for a veteran blueliner in the City of Brotherly Love. On Thursday night, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Helge Grans left the team’s preseason game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Flyers designate Daniel Spencer as EBUG for 2026-27

The Philadelphia Flyers won’t want fans to refer to their press release on Thursday at any point this season, but if the situation arises, the club has

Rick Tocchet News / Broad Street Buzz / September 24

Rick Tocchet is preparing Flyers prospects for the NHL grind

There is no question that Rick Tocchet is the right coach for the Philadelphia Flyers. The team is young and has several rising stars who need a level-headed, paternal figure behind the bench.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Philadelphia Flyers 2026-27 Season Preview

The 2025-26 season brought a lot of new things for the Philadelphia Flyers, including the marquee acquisition of Trevor Zegras, surprisingly-pleasant additions of Christian Dvorak and Dan Vladař, aand the NHL debuts of Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, and Alex Bump.

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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 / Broad Street Buzz / September 23

Nikita Grebenkin is ready to take some hits and make his case

Nikita Grebenkin just wants someone to hit him. And his teammates aren't cooperating. “He goes, ‘The guys won’t hit him.’ He wants to be hit. He really said that.

Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 23

Flyers dodge a bullet after Dan Vladar preseason injury

Dan Vladar was terrific between the pipes for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2025-26, establishing himself as the bona fide No. 1 option in the City of Brotherly Love.

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Rick Tocchet News / Broad Street Buzz / September 23

Rick Tocchet is already revealing how he wants the Flyers to control games

Rick Tocchet has been in the NHL long enough to know your coaching style has to adapt to the players on your roster, and not the other way around. While

Cam York News / Broad Street Buzz / September 23

Cam York is being challenged to become a bigger offensive weapon

Cam York scored one of the biggest goals of his career last season when he sent the Flyers to the second round of the playoffs. It was his first career playoff goal in just his fourth career playoff game.

Dan Vladar News / Field Level Media / September 23

Flyers G Dan Vladar nursing upper-body injury

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar sustained an upper-body injury in the first period of a 5-1 preseason loss to the Bruins on Tuesday in Boston.

Dan Vladar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23

Flyers’ Dan Vladar Exits Game With Upper-Body Injury

In addition to losing to the Boston Bruins in last night’s preseason matchup, the Philadelphia Flyers are facing an even greater setback. Partway into the first period, netminder Daniel Vladař had to exit (video link) the game because of an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Broad Street Buzz / September 23

Kirill Marchenko should be at the top of Danny Briere’s trade targets

The Philadelphia Flyers continue to add to a talented forward group, as Porter Martone and Trevor Zegras have completely changed the franchise's outlook over the past year.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / September 22

Flyers' Dan Vladar leaves preseason game with upper-body injury

A lot of concern is forming in the City of Brotherly Love. During a preseason game against the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar exited the game with an upper-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 22

Flyers prospects have a golden chance to make an impression

The Flyers appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario with Denver Barkey. The young forward left the team's preseason opener after a hit along the wall from Martin Fehervary late in the first period.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Last-minute move Flyers must make ahead of 2026-27 season

The Philadelphia Flyers finished the 2025-26 season with a surge that helped them overcome a mediocre first two-thirds of the season and allowed them to make the playoffs.

Rick Tocchet News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Flyers’ Brière, Tocchet Set the Tone for 2026-27 Season

Blink, and you’ll miss training camp under the NHL and NHL Players Association’s new collective bargaining agreement. The Philadelphia Flyers, along with teams across the league, took the ice for the first time just last Thursday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Porter Martone Could Have Flyers’ Best Rookie Season

Porter Martone couldn’t have started his NHL career any better. Ten points in nine regular-season games, including an overtime winner for his first NHL goal and a primary assist on a game-tying goal in the Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff-clinching win.

Matvei Michkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

New intel emerges on Flyers' Matvei Michkov contract extension talks

Michkov’s transition to the North American professional circuit has not gone smoothly.

Which Flyers prospects could push for starting jobs this season?

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Porter Martone’s Wake‑Up Call: How a Carolina Sweep Is Fueling the Flyers’ Rise

Porter Martone looks every bit like a future star in the NHL. His first taste of big‑league action after finishing college wasn’t just impressive — it was a jolt of electricity for the Flyers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Ducks' Leo Carlsson gives wild comment about team waiving Chris Kreider

There might not have been a more impactful contract signed in the NHL this offseason than the five-year, $90 million offer sheet Leo Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in restricted free agency.

Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate contract

Chris Kreider termination gives Ducks more flexibility amid Cutter Gauthier negotiations

Evan Bouchard’s contract is aging well amid the NHL’s salary cap boom

Veteran goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on two-way contract

It may be time to end the speculation of Sidney Crosby playing elsewhere

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31

Flyers Not Working On Contract Extensions For Pending Free Agents

With the September 15th deadline looming for max-term contracts as well as deals with a higher allowable signing bonus allocation (and less restrictive year-to-year variability rules), some teams will redouble their efforts to sign their pending free agents. It appears that the Flyers are not one of those squads.