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Why the Elias Pettersson fantasy keeps pulling Flyers fans back to a No. 1 center trade

The Philadelphia Flyers are well aware that to take the next step, they must acquire a No. 1 center. Trevor Zegras fit like a glove in Philadelphia last season despite experts who thought he might not, and he even nailed down his spot at center towards the end of the season.

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Early projection doesn’t paint pretty picture for Flyers in 2026-27

The Philadelphia Flyers emerged as one of the most improved teams last season. Philly went from a rebuild to a second-round postseason appearance. While it wasn’t exactly surprising (Flyers fans knew how good the team really was), it did catch some pundits and analysts by surprise.

Matvei Michkov 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.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Flyers’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Philadelphia Flyers were a new team last season. After years of treading water and finishing out of the playoffs for 5 consecutive seasons, the Flyers finished in a tie for second place in the Metropolitan Division and made their way back into the postseason.

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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.

Nathan Noel News / Inside The Rink / August 22

ECHL: Nathan Noel Re-Signs With Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Nathan Noel for the 2026-27 season. Noel, 29, had one assist in 17 games last season with the Iowa Heartlanders before being dealt to Norfolk.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Flyers’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Philadelphia Flyers had a very impressive 2025-26 season under new head coach Rick Tocchet. Philadelphia made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the COVID-19 bubble playoffs.

Travis Konecny News / Inside The Rink / August 21

Player Profile: Travis Konecny

Travis Konecny was born in London, Ontario, Canada, on March 11th, 1997. Ron and Tim Horvat are uncles of Konecny. Konecny played his youth hockey for the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks of the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 21

Flyers D-Man Has Bold Take on the Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

The league is looking at the Philadelphia Flyers, with many general managers not overly thrilled with what Daniel Briere did to drastically change the market.

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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 / 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.

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Nolan Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Philadelphia Flyers Sign Nolan Foote

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Nolan Foote to a one-year, two-way contract, first reported by PuckPedia. The Flyers officially announced today.

Hunter McDonald News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18

Flyers Sign Hunter McDonald To Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have kept one of their more intriguing prospects in the fold. Defenseman Hunter Mcdonald has signed a two-year, $1.825MM contract extension, per a team announcement.

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 / Viral Sports News / August 11

Philadelphia Flyers Named Potential Suitor for 224-Goal Veteran

The Philadelphia Flyers still appear determined to boost their scoring after falling short in a bold bid for a young star center earlier this summer. Last month, general manager Daniel Briere extended a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson.

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Flyers make contract decision on RFA Nikita Grebenkin

Although they did complete a couple of potentially beneficial offseason acquisitions, the Philadelphia Flyers made it a priority to extend the key players already on their roster.

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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Jamie Drysdale News / NHLFanCentral / July 22

Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale shares reaction after signing Philadelphia extension

Jamie Drysdale is now staying back in Philadelphia for years to come. The Flyers signed the defenseman to a four-year, $26 million contract extension on Friday, July 17, carrying a $6.5 million average annual value. Two days after avoiding arbitration with Trevor Zegras, the Flyers locked in Drysdale.

Jamie Drysdale News / Field Level Media / July 17

Flyers sign D Jamie Drysdale to 4-year deal

The Philadelphia Flyers secured a key piece of their blue line Friday, signing defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract, the team announced.

Trevor Zegras News / Field Level Media / July 16

Flyers sign restricted free agent F Trevor Zegras to 4-year deal

The Philadelphia Flyers announced a four-year, $36.5 million contract for forward Trevor Zegras on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration for the restricted free agent.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / July 12

The Philadelphia Flyers’ Have the Flexibility for Two Big Extension Over the Next Year or Two

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Kevin Kurz, on the Philadelphia Flyers needing to extend Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov in the next year. It will be costly, but Flyers GM Danny Brier has given them some flexibility to move out salary if need be.

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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

While this trade is not going to really raise eyebrows from a talent perspective, it is going to get the attention of the rest of the league for what it is going to mean for the Panthers' style of play.

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