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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.

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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.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Flyers Announce Goalie News After Hurricanes' Sweep

The Philadelphia Flyers have made an early offseason roster move following their second-round playoff exit, less than a week after their season came to an abrupt end.

Aleksei Kolosov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Flyers Sign Aleksei Kolosov To One-Year Contract Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Aleksei Kolosov to a one-year contract extension, the team announced today. The deal carries an $850K AAV, though it is unclear at this time whether the extension is of a one-way or two-way structure.

Daniel Briere News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Flyers’ Danny Briere shares powerful message on fan support in playoffs

The Philadelphia Flyers made it to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately, that is where their run ended. The Flyers were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in round two, and are headed toward their offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin Could Miss Start Of 2026-27 Season

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere issued updates on the team’s long list of injuries after their run to the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Flyers reveal injury details for 10 players after playoff exit

The Philadelphia Flyers saw their season come to an end on Saturday with a four-game sweep at the hands of the top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes. In the days since, the team held its locker cleanout day, where the players shed some light on the injuries they were playing through.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Flyers GM Danny Briere breaks down laundry list of injuries to 10 players

The 2025-26 season was undoubtedly a success for the Philadelphia Flyers, who advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since in six years before taking down Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Battle of Pennsylvania in Round 1.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13

Flyers rumors: The former phenom who’s no longer ‘untouchable’ in trade talks after playoff benching

The Philadelphia Flyers’ 2023 seventh-overall pick, Matvei Michkov, was once a non-starter in trade talks, as he figured to be the next great Russian phenom once he came to North America.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Flyers Players Discuss Injuries, Future During 2026 Exit Interview

The time of death for the 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers was 9:14 p.m. on May 9. That was when Jackson Blake’s point-blank wrist shot bounced off Dan Vladař’s

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The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Martone, Mercer added to Canada’s World Championship roster

Hockey Canada announced two additions to its roster for the IIHF men’s World Hockey Championship in Zurich and Fribourg, adding Philadelphia Flyers right

Owen Tippett News / Field Level Media / May 12

Flyers' Owen Tippett missed second-round sweep due to internal bleeding

Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett was forced to miss the team's Eastern Conference second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding.

Philadelphia Flyers 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.

Philadelphia Flyers 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?

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Where do the Flyers and Matvei Michkov go from here?

If you were to have handed Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones an arbitration ruling before the season that their team would’ve made it to the second round of the playoffs, would they have taken it?

Owen Tippett News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Flyers’ Tippett: ‘I was unable to return for second round due to internal bleeding issue’

The Philadelphia Flyers had to go without winger Owen Tippett for the entirety of their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, a series that saw them get swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after winning their first-round matchup against their in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins.

Rick Tocchet News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind’Amour’s Handshake With Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Draws Attention

Coach Rod Brind’Amour and Rick Tocchet shared one of the most talked-about moments after the Carolina Hurricanes completed a second-round sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Brotherly Bullies / May 9

Clock Strikes Midnight, Flyers Eliminated By Hurricanes

PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers had just a 3.8% chance of making the playoffs after the Olympic break. They also had a 3.8% chance of advancing to the next round entering tonight.

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

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes push Flyers to brink

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Thursday night, and it was a pivotal one in the Eastern Conference.c

Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at Olympics

New Maple Leafs GM 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach

Eight worst Oilers managerial decisions in the Connor McDavid era

Who benefits most from cap increase? Why Connor Bedard is big winner

Noah Cates News / Field Level Media / May 6

Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes

Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia Flyers will be without versatile two-way center Noah Cates for the remainder of the series due to a lower-body injury.

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Flyers' Rick Tocchet had a powerful quote after Game 2 collapse vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers have their backs firmly against the wall after two games in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They are now trailing Carolina 2-0 after suffering a 3-2 defeat in Game 2 of the series on Monday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / May 5

OT Giveth OT Taketh, Flyers Down 2-0 To Hurricanes

The Flyers return home down 2-0 after Carolina won Game 2 with 1:06 left in the first overtime. A heartbreaking loss after the Flyers controlled the whole overtime.