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The Philadelphia Flyers shocked the world last year when they made it to the second round of the playoffs. The team banked on their young players to help them build a sustainable contending team, and fans got to see first hand what they could do in their first playoff trip.

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Flyers have a clear (and unexpected) path to trading for Quinn Hughes

The Philadelphia Flyers tried their best to make a splash in the offseason, in the form of a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson.

NHL News / Broad Street Buzz / September 4

Danny Briere downplays impact of Leo Carlsson offer sheet on the NHL

There has been so much talk about the Leo Carlsson offer sheet “resetting” the NHL contract market. Certainly, it’s debatable whether we would have seen Macklin Celebrini sign for $18 million and Cale Makar get $20 million had it not been for Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere being so aggressive this offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 4

3 keys to the Flyers success in 2026-27

For the first time since the pandemic, the Flyers made the playoffs. And for the first time in ages, they won a playoff series. Not only that, but it was against the hated Pittsburgh Penguins, who've won four of the six postseason matchups between the two teams since 2000.

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

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Matvei Michkov News / Broad Street Buzz / September 3

Flyers may have only scratched the surface with Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers have high hopes entering this upcoming season, due in part to their run to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Even with the high expectations heading into this season, all of the attention is on third-year winger Matvei Michkov.

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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.

Dan Vladar News / Broad Street Buzz / September 3

Dan Vladar is not the necessary cog to the Flyers’ playoff contention

The Philadelphia Flyers went further in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs than many expected. But since their second-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Flyers have been filling in some missing pieces and building towards a better team.

Will Zmolek News / Inside The Rink / September 2

ECHL: Savannah Brings Back Riedell, Adds Zmolek to Blue Line

Apparently, one Will wasn’t enough for the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Savannah added two defensemen to its 2026-27 roster Wednesday, bringing back Will Riedell for his fourth season with the organization and signing Will Zmolek after he spent most of last season in the AHL.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

Flyers Announce 15 Changes To Hockey Operations Staff

The Philadelphia Flyers announced a series of changes to their NHL and AHL hockey operations departments ahead of the 2026-27 season, including six staff promotions and nine new hires.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Rumors / September 2

NHL Rumors: NHL Expansion, Philadelphia Flyers, and Connor Hellebuyck

Kevin Weekes: In the near future, anticipating some news out of Houston, Texas. Andrew Knoll of RG Media: Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere said there are no talks going on right now with pending RFA forward Matvei Michkov and pending UFA defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Broad Street Buzz / September 2

Connor Hellebuyck trade saga is a welcome reminder Flyers are now in goalie paradise

The Philadelphia Flyers are heading in the right direction, and last season was evident of that. After going through a pretty lengthy rebuild, the Flyers clinched third place in the Metropolitan Division last season, and even picked up a first-round series win over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 1

The Flyers have the foundation they've been building for

After every playoff season and almost-playoff run, the same words were said but not always believed: “We’ll get 'em next year.” The Flyers have spent years trying to create the perfect foundation, and after all of the rebuilding, they are starting to benefit from the fruits of their labor.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 1

Moving Michkov: Debunking Wildest Flyers Conspiracy Theory of the Offseason

A tweet picking up steam this week claims the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet was a cover-up and that the organization never actually wanted Leo Carlsson.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / September 1

2026-27 Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the 2026–27 season after adding goaltending stability, veteran depth, and defensive versatility while parting ways with a few key role players.

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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.

Owen Tippett News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28

Can Owen Tippett Take The Next Step This Season?

When Owen Tippett is at his best, he transcends what it means to be a top-line forward, becoming the most dominant player on the ice, seldom by a thin margin.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 25

Oilers Trade Package for Matvei Michkov — Would You Accept?

Matvei Michkov is a phenomenal young talent. At just 21, he’s already posted back‑to‑back seasons of 26 goals and 63 points, followed by 20 goals and 51 points.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

10 Flyers Included in EA Sports NHL 27 Ratings Reveal

Before the puck drops in real life on Sept. 29 for a new NHL season, hockey fans can get a taste of virtual action on Sept. 11 (or Sept. 4 with the deluxe edition or by subscribing to EA Play) in NHL 27.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

Brière’s $18M Gamble Backfires: Did the Flyers GM Just Sabotage His Own Future?

Daniel Brière took one of the biggest swings of the offseason, firing off a record‑setting $18 million AAV offer sheet at Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson. The Ducks matched, but the message was unmistakable: Brière is willing to weaponize cap space, push the market forward, and spend aggressively to chase elite talent.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Did the Flyers Do Enough to Get Back to the Playoffs in 2026-27?

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20, the Philadelphia Flyers had a headline-grabbing—yet ultimately tame—offseason. Their record-setting offer sheet attempt at Leo Carlsson was matched by the Anaheim Ducks, so the Orange and Black will have a similar-looking roster in 2026-27.

Nolan Foote News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Flyers sign Nolan Foote to one-year, two-way contract

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Wednesday that the team agreed to terms with forward Nolan Foote on a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000. The 25-year-old spent the 2025-26 campaign with the Florida Panthers and their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers.

Hunter McDonald News / Daily Faceoff / August 18

Flyers sign Hunter McDonald to two-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers are keeping around a young, homegrown blueliner for at least another couple of seasons. On Tuesday, the Flyers announced that they have signed defenseman Hunter McDonald to a two-year contract extension.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

What Has Kept Flyers From Recent Sustained Success?

The Philadelphia Flyers were no strangers to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2010s. They made the Stanley Cup Final to begin the decade and qualified for the playoffs six times during the decade, also winning a round in 2011 and 2012.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

Flyers re-sign Nikita Grebenkin to two-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Thursday they re-signed forward Nikita Grebenkin to a two-year, $2.2-million contract that will pay him $1.1 million per season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

Coming off a successful 2025-26 season that saw the Ducks win a playoff series, Anaheim was forced to make a decision that would alter the course of the franchise one way or another.

Carlsson speaks out in wake of Ducks' offer sheet decision

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