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Flyers 2025-26 Roster Projection 1.0: Porter Martone Makes the Cut

The Philadelphia Flyers may still have some tasks to complete this offseason, but the bulk of their work is done. Following a highly acclaimed 2025 draft class and an unexpected free-agent expenditure (if you can call it that), let’s project the team’s opening roster for 2025–26.

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Flyers’ Trevor Zegras Can Maximize Matvei Michkov’s Talents

The Philadelphia Flyers are gambling on Trevor Zegras. At 24 years old, a player who made headlines in 2021–22 and 2022–23 for his skill is theoretically just entering his prime.

Tyson Foerster News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Flyers winger may miss start of regular season

The Flyers already have a readily available in-house candidate to replace him on the wing if he misses time.

How will the Flyers deploy their new lineup in 2025-26?

NHL Eastern Conference free-agency recap

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

How will the Flyers deploy their new lineup in 2025-26?

The Philadelphia Flyers embarked on a rebuild two years ago when GM Danny Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones took over. Entering this offseason, Briere was vocal about the Flyers entering the next stage of the rebuild; it was not yet time to push the gas pedal to the floor, but rather begin to add to the existing roster.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Gavin Hain News / Inside The Rink / July 3

AHL: Hartford Wolf Pack Sign Gavin Hain

The Hartford Wolf Pack today joined the free agency chaos as they signed forward Gavin Hain. Hain spent the last season with the Iowa Wild. In 25 games, Hain recorded five points on three goals and two assists.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Blade of Steel / July 2

Central Division Powerhouse Snatch Goalie from Philadelphia Flyers

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly signed valuable goaltending depth with the addition of Cal Petersen, who has spent the last handful of years with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Olle Lycksell News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Senators Sign Olle Lycksell to 1-Year Contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Olle Lycksell to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in the NHL and $450,000 if playing in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Flyers’ Tyson Foerester gets crushing injury timeline for 2025-26 season

The Philadelphia Flyers have been active in the NHL offseason. They hired Rick Tocchet as the head coach, traded for Trevor Zegras, and drafted Porter Martone after a miserable season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

UFA Goaltender Signs With the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced they have signed goaltender Daniel Vladar to a two-year contract worth $3.35 million. Vladar joins his third NHL team following four with the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flyers sign Dan Vladar to two-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers are locking up their goaltending for the next couple of years. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team has signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a two-year contract.

Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Flyers Sign Dvorak to 1-Year, $5.4 Million Contract

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed two-way forward Christian Dvorak to a one-year deal worth $5.4 million. The 29-year-old left-handed centre spent the past four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens and had 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points last season.

Christian Dvorak News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flyers sign Christian Dvorak to one-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the first teams to strike first in free agency. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Christian Dvorak to a one-year contract.

Noah Juulsen News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Flyers sign D Noah Juulsen to one-year contract

According to a report from Rick Dhaliwal, defenseman Noah Juulsen has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Dhaliwal reports that the one-way contract will come with a price tag of $900,000 to provide some depth and experience to Philadelphia’s blue line.

Jakob Pelletier News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Flyers Don’t Qualify Jakob Pelletier Amid Winger Overload

Through just over two years as general manager (GM) of the Philadelphia Flyers, Daniel Brière’s most surprising move was the trade of Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Flyers’ 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers made nine selections at the 2025 NHL Draft, with two in the top 12. Here, I’ll break down and grade every pick. Physical attributes:

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Flyers’ Porter Martone & Jack Nesbitt Selections Reveal Long-Term Philosophy

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft needing talent down the middle. That was no secret. So, why did they use the No. 6 pick in a top-heavy center class on a winger?

Jack Nesbitt News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Spitfires’ NHL Draft Success Continues as Flyers Select Nesbitt

The Windsor Spitfires continue to be a pipeline for high-end NHL talent. During the 2025 NHL Draft this weekend, they saw another veteran get his NHL call.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Flyers Draft Jack Murtagh 40th Overall

With the 40th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers have selected Jack Murtagh from the US National Team Developmental Program (USNTDP) Juniors.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Flyers select Shane Vansaghi No. 48 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have selected right winger Shane Vansaghi with the 48th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Flyers select Jack Murtagh No. 40 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers selected American forward Jack Murtagh with the 40th overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Murtagh spent the 2024-25 season with the United States National Team Development Program, where he racked up 22 goals and 31 assists for 53 points in 56 games.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Flyers, Penguins Swap First-Round Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins are not frequent trade partners, but the NHL Draft brings out the most significant swings from an organization.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Flyers Linked to Canucks Goalie Amid Uncertainty in Net

The Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason search for goaltending clarity may be leading them north of the border. With limited options in free agency, Philadelphia has reportedly been linked to the Vancouver Canucks' Arturs Silovs, a 24-year-old netminder who just backstopped AHL Abbotsford to a Calder Cup and earned playoff MVP honors.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

Should The Flyers Draft a Centre or Winger at Sixth Overall?

The upcoming draft could change the trajectory of the Philadelphia Flyers depending on how they decide to utilize their abundance of high draft picks. It’s a unique situation to be in, they have a lot of options at hand.

James Hagens News / Yardbarker / June 25

Best NHL fits for Boston College star James Hagens

Here are the most interesting fits for the next potential American-born star, who could don an NHL uniform as early as the 2025-26 season.

Why Rangers sending first-round pick to Penguins has leaguewide implications

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

Trevor Zegras News / Yardbarker / June 23

Trade Grades: Ducks trade 'NHL 23' cover star to Flyers

He became the seventh player selected in the first 10 picks of the 2019 NHL Draft to be traded.

Are the Flyers eyeing more moves this offseason after Trevor Zegras trade?

Ducks' John Gibson reportedly willing to accept trade to this Canadian team

Anaheim interested in these pair of stars as Mitch Marner backup

Marner's future takes unexpected twist as surprise team emerges as option

Insider: Connor McDavid to re-sign, but Oilers to 'undo' past mistakes

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

Philadelphia Flyers Hold Pre-Draft Press Conference Discussing Possible Movement

With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft approaching quickly, the front-office, with the likes of Daniel Briere and Brent Flahr, took some time a couple days ago to address some concerns regarding the Flyers’ near future.