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You wouldn’t have heard an overwhelming outpouring of optimism from Philadelphia Flyers fans at this time last year. Free agency additions Christian Dvorak and Daniel Vladar felt like band-aids for the team’s glaring weaknesses at center and between the pipes, respectively.

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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?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / September 15

Which Flyers prospects could push for starting jobs this season?

Training camps about to begin for the 2026-27 NHL season as the league prepares for its inaugural 84-game schedule. Rookie games took place over the weekend

Jett Luchanko News / Broad Street Buzz / September 15

Jett Luchanko’s strong rookie-game showing could change his Flyers outlook

The Philadelphia Flyers have come under plenty of fire for selecting Jett Luchanko with their first-round pick in 2024. When looking at some of the names taken right after Luchanko, it’s easy to see why the Flyers have gotten their share of flak.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Cole Knuble News / Broad Street Buzz / September 14

Cole Knuble is making his case for a bigger role with the Flyers

Cole Knuble has familiarity with the Flyers organization. His father, Mike, played five seasons in Philadelphia and scored more than 100 goals. The younger Knuble has endeared himself to the team rather quickly.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Matvei Michkov News / Broad Street Buzz / September 12

A hungry Matvei Michkov could greatly affect the Flyers' season

Matvei Michkov has been the subject of a lot of offseason conjecture. Would he be traded? Will he be re-signed? Was it a sophomore slump? Was his rookie season a fluke?

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.

Sean Couturier News / Broad Street Buzz / September 11

Sean Couturier looks to build on last year's second-half success

Let's be brutally honest. It hasn't been easy watching Sean Couturier over the last few seasons. He is a long way from his former Selke Trophy self. Injuries and new coaches have taken their toll on the Flyers' captain.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Five potential landing spots for Chris Kreider

Chris Kreider is unexpectedly available less than a month before the start of the NHL season. The Anaheim Ducks placed the veteran winger on unconditional waivers and terminated the final year of his contract by mutual agreement.

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 / EssentiallySports / September 8

'Can’t Wait': 76ers & Flyers Drop First Look at $6B Arena Set to House Future WNBA Team

In June last year, the WNBA announced its plans to expand to 18 teams, adding three more in Detroit, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, coming in 2028, 2029, and 2030, respectively.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Flyers share first look of new arena set to open in 2030

We have a first look at what the Philadelphia Flyers‘ new home will look like.

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

Eight waiver wire targets the Canucks could use their #1 waiver priority on

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 7

Five Players Who Could Get Traded, and the Flyers Could Eye Another Big Name

Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News: Many teams are entering the season with a little more breathing room with their salary cap. With some extra space available, it may be easier for teams to pull off some trades earlier in the season.

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Dylan Larkin News / Broad Street Buzz / September 7

Dylan Larkin made clear what his thoughts about the Flyers were this summer

When the Dylan Larkin trade request became public, just about every team in the NHL checked in on the 30-year-old. The Philadelphia Flyers were one of them.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

Flyers Continue To Hunt For Star Talent

I think a lot of us expected a large sum of money to head to Leo Carlsson’s bank account. I don’t think any of us saw him ending up with $18MM. That’s because the former No.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: 2026-27 Preseason Edition

The Philadelphia Flyers are at a point in their rebuild, if you still want to call it that, where some of the prospects taken by general manager Daniel Brière have already graduated to the NHL.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Flyers News & Rumors: Calder Trophy, Make-or-Break Seasons, & More

NHL hockey is almost back, with the 2026-27 campaign beginning on Sept. 29. In this edition of Philadelphia Flyers News & Rumors, we look at Porter Martone‘s Calder Trophy candidacy, two young players facing big, arguably make-or-break seasons, and more.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 5

Rick Tocchet sounds open to increased role for Denver Barkey

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.

NHL News / Broad Street Buzz / September 4

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.

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 / 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.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 1