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Did the shortened preseason affect the Flyers' young players?

The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled to start the season, and part of the problem could be how little time their younger players had to get ready for the regular season.

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Rick Tocchet blames Flyers’ struggles on ‘horny’ defensemen

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet has identified an unexpected culprit behind his team’s winless start: Defensemen who are simply “too horny.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Michkov Trade Rumours Called 'Laughable' in Latest Update

The Philadelphia Flyers have no intention of trading Matvei Michkov, a new update suggests, pushing back against an unverified video claiming the young forward would be moved within the next 24 hours.

Joseph Woll News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Former Maple Leafs Goalie Joseph Woll Can't Catch a Break

Has there ever been a goaltender who has played well enough to win but somehow can't buy a victory? I suspect most hockey fans have seen it happen, but former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is making a pretty good case for being one of the unluckiest young goalies in the NHL right now.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

Tyson Foerster News / Broad Street Buzz / October 15

Flyers nightmare start to season has teams ready to pounce for Tyson Foerster

The Philadelphia Flyers are having the worst follow-up to a promising season imaginable. After making it to the second round of the playoffs, the Flyers are eight games into the season, and don't have a single win yet.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Trade Package Pitched in Oilers and Flyers Michkov Blockbuster

A trade package involving Matvei Michkov and the Edmonton Oilers is making the rounds on social media, and the reaction has ranged from excitement to outright disbelief.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 15

Flyers must resist the urge to fix everything with one trade

Humankind will likely discover the secrets of time travel before figuring out what’s wrong with the Philadelphia Flyers. There have been plenty of theories on the subject, with even more solutions proposed.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / October 15

The Philadelphia Flyers Will Look To Fix From Within For Now

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta on if there are any changes the Philadelphia Flyers could make to help turn things around. They aren’t thinking about a coaching change right now.

Travis Konecny News / Broad Street Buzz / October 15

Flyers reportedly frustrated with Travis Konecny

The only thing that most sports journalists are discussing when it comes to the Philadelphia Flyers is the changes that desperately need to be made. After a loss to the Seattle Kraken on Oct.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Slumping Red Wings take aim at team in worse shape, winless Flyers

The free-falling Philadelphia Flyers are mired in a franchise-record losing streak to start a season, but they took some semblance of a positive feeling from their latest outing.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 14

NHL Rumors: Josh Anderson wants to stay with the Canadiens

Marco D’Amico: Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson on the idea of signing a contract extension with the Canadiens and finishing his career in Montreal.

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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.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet reveals the biggest positive of 8th-straight loss

When the Philadelphia Flyers were swept by the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, panic did not permeate the fan base.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Kraken top Flyers in shootout; Philadelphia winless in first eight

Bobby McMann scored in regulation and then netted the decisive goal in the shootout as the visiting Seattle Kraken nipped the winless Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Flyers may include Travis Konecny in trade talks amid pathetic start

Konecny hasn’t been viewed as a legitimate trade candidate, especially since he signed an eight-year, $70M extension in 2024.

What changes could the Flyers make if their season continues to spiral?

Hurricanes troll current state of Philadelphia sports after latest win over Flyers

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Michkov’s Instagram Change Doesn’t Mean He’s Been Traded

Trade rumours surrounding Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov have taken a rather absurd turn, with speculation suggesting the 21-year-old has already been traded or could be on his way out of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

What has gone wrong for the Flyers?

It’s been a horrid start to the 2026-27 NHL season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Through seven games, the not-so-Broad Street Bullies are 0-5-2, last in both the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference and the second-worst record in the league.

Travis Konecny News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Travis Konecny

Trade speculation surrounding Travis Konecny could begin to pick up following reports of growing frustration within the Philadelphia Flyers organization.

Travis Konecny News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Flyers Growing Frustrated With Travis Konecny, Could Consider a Trade

The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a disastrous 0-5-2 start to their 2026-27 season, which has already raised questions about the potential for major changes to the roster.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

What changes could the Flyers make if their season continues to spiral?

An 0-5-2 start has landed the Philadelphia Flyers at the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. With just eight goals scored through seven games, and ranking dead last in expected goals percentage, there’s little to be positive about (goaltending aside) for the orange and black. So, what’s the deal?

Philadelphia Flyers News / Viral Sports News / October 12

Philadelphia Flyers Reportedly Make Decision on Coaching Change

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the 2026-27 season carrying genuine optimism after an unexpectedly strong campaign the year before. Under then-first-year

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Flyers Reportedly Not Considering Coaching Change

The Philadelphia Flyers’ immense early-season struggles have been one of the more surprising storylines in the NHL in the early portion of 2026-27. Philadelphia

Helge Grans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Flyers Place Helge Grans On Waivers

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Flyers have a full 23-man active roster, so placing Grans on waivers paves the way for the team to be able to reassign him to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, if he clears.