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Defenseman’s Situation 'Coming to a Head' with Flyers, Says Insider

Nick Kypreos says he’s keeping an eye on the situation in Philadelphia between the Flyers and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. Noting that a trade was talked about but didn’t happen this past season, there may not be much time now to make a final decision and trade talks could be revisited.

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Theo Rochette Generating NHL Interest

This is the time of year when we start to see a lot of activity on the international front as players move during the transfer window. One of those could be Swiss forward Theo Rochette, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this week in a 32 Thoughts podcast (audio link) that a few NHL teams appear to be taking a look at Rochette.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Early Evaluations of Daniel Brière’s First 3 Flyers Draft Classes

It’s almost June, which always brings two major events on the hockey calendar. The Stanley Cup Final takes center stage, of course, as the season’s pinnacle and the crowning of a champion.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

3 Free Agents the Flyers Should Avoid Signing

The Philadelphia Flyers were fairly active last offseason, acquiring Christian Dvorak, Dan Vladař, and Trevor Zegras—all of whom were a big help in the team’s 98-point season and first-round victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Rasmus Ristolainen News / The Lead / May 27

What Should Philly Do With Ristolainen?

When the clock struck 3:00 PM EST on March 6, many Flyers fans were surprised to find veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen still on the roster. At this point, the Flyers were dead in the water with just under 5% odds to make the playoffs.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Which centers might the Flyers target for an offseason trade?

It is no secret that the Philadelphia Flyers’ most pressing need is a top-six center – and the team knows it too. While GM Danny Briere and president of

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Reliving Flyers’ 5 Best Moments of 2025-26 Season

It’s been about two weeks since the Philadelphia Flyers left the ice in the 2025-26 season. It feels like forever ago, but for 24 other NHL teams, the offseason started earlier.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 1.0: First 3 Rounds

The 2026 NHL Draft is almost a month away. With the Philadelphia Flyers making the playoffs for the first time since 2020, they’ll be picking a bit later than usual, but this year’s class is still one to keep an eye on.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 22

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, and the Top NHL Trade Candidates

Kevin Kurz: There is nothing imminent on the Trevor Zegras contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers, despite the talk that is out there. It’s believed that it will eventually get done, but it’s false that they are already there.

Porter Martone News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Flyers’ Porter Martone is impressing at World Championship – is the 2027 Calder Trophy next?

For whatever reason, Canada found itself struggling against Denmark again earlier this week. The Canadians lost 2-1 to the Danes at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship, with the Danes qualifying for the final four for the first time ever.

Jack Nesbitt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

Jack Nesbitt Commits To University Of Michigan

Philadelphia Flyers first-round pick Jack Nesbitt announced on social media today that he has committed to play NCAA hockey at the University of Michigan.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 20

Golden Knights have become NHL's biggest villains

In the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights are the current villain, and there might not be a close second at this point.

NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

A player’s scouting report on Bruce Cassidy

Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches

Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final

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Anthony Richard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Anthony Richard Signs With HC Fribourg-Gottéron

According to a team announcement, the NL’s HC Fribourg-Gottéron has signed forward Anthony Richard to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Richard had spent the last two years playing in the Philadelphia Flyers organization and would have become an unrestricted free agent in a few weeks.

Dan Vladar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Daniel Vladar Open to Re-Signing With Flyers

Following a standout season between the pipes, the Philadelphia Flyers may have found some much-needed clarity in net. According to Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, goaltender Dan Vladar expressed a strong desire to sign a long-term extension with Philadelphia during his recent end-of-season media availability.

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Dan Vladar News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

The Flyers are ready to sign Vladar to an extension – but what will it cost?

During his end-of-season media availability last week, goaltender Dan Vladar didn’t hide the fact he would be more than happy to sign an extension with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Flyers’ 2026 Offseason Checklist to Becoming a True Contender

For the first time in a while, the Philadelphia Flyers are entering the offseason with lots of optimism. They advanced to the second round for the first time since 2020 and did so with fans in the stands for the first time since 2012.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

NHL Weekend Rumors: Michkov Questions, Lafreniere Talks, Coaching Chaos

In this weekend’s NHL Trade Talk rumors report, the Philadelphia Flyers are facing questions about Matvei Michkov’s future, the New York Rangers could revisit talks surrounding Alexis Lafreniere, and coaching speculation is heating up across the league, particularly in Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Flyers’ 2026 NHL Draft Target: Tommy Bleyl

The Philadelphia Flyers exceeded expectations in 2025-26, putting up a regular-season record of 43-27-12 and winning a playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Brière, Tocchet Discuss Visions for Flyers’ Future

The 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers went out with a bang. Not the overtime goal Jackson Blake scored to end their season in Game 4 of Round 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, but the rousing ovation the team received from the Philadelphia crowd.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 15

NHL Rumors: Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale need new deals from Flyers

The Mug NHL: Elliotte Friedman on Philadelphia Flyers pending RFA forward Trevor Zegras: “I’ll expect to really get going on Zegras in near term here.” Friedman added that they’d like to get a contract extension done with RFA defenseman Jamie Drysdale.

Aleksei Kolosov News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Flyers sign Aleksei Kolosov to one-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Friday that they have re-signed goalie Aleksei Kolosov to a one-year contract extension that comes with a salary cap hit of $850,000.

Matvei Michkov News / Trade Talk Sports / May 12

Matvei Michkov Opens Up on Difficult Sophomore NHL Season

After a very promising rookie season, year two in the NHL didn’t go the way Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers would have envisioned it. The young star winger saw his production drop in every statistical category, including ice time, which ultimately culminated in him being a healthy scratch twice during the Flyers’ recent playoff run.

Owen Tippett News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Flyers' Owen Tippett suffered from internal bleeding

The Flyers winger revealed he was suffering from internal bleeding as a result of the hernia.

Where do the Flyers and Matvei Michkov go from here?

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7