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Report: Flyers, Dan Vladar closing in on five-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season, in large part thanks to the contributions of goalie Dan Vladar, who Daniel Briere and the front office signed to a two-year contract in unrestricted free agency last summer.

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Philadelphia Flyers’ 2026 NHL Draft Grades

General manager Daniel Brière has completed his fourth NHL Entry Draft with the Philadelphia Flyers. How did he do? The Flyers traded back six spots to select the guy they reportedly had atop their board at No.

Simon Benoit News / Professor Press Box / June 28

Goodbye & Thanks to Simon Benoit for Hard Hat Hockey

Just last week, Simon Benoit was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Philadelphia Flyers. Although everyone knows it's part of the business of being a professional hockey player, sometimes, certain players stand out, and you just root for them because you can't help yourself.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Philadelphia Flyers 2026-27 Prospect Pyramid

The Philadelphia Flyers have completed the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting three times in the first two rounds. Let’s rank their prospects using a pyramid, tier-list-style format.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Flyers Draft Maksim Sokolovskii 27th Overall

With the 27th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers have selected Maksim Sokolovskii from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Flyers select Maksim Sokolovskii No. 27 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have selected defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii with the No. 27 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Sokolovskii was projected to be selected around 46th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 22nd and as low as 83rd.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Flyers rumors: Philadelphia considering a trade down in 1st round of NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have the No. 21 pick in the NHL Draft, and there are many ways they could plan on using it to improve their team. In the latest report, they are considering trading down in the draft in hopes of getting an extra pick, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 4.0: Round 2 Trade-Up

The 2026 NHL Draft is finally here. As of writing, the Philadelphia Flyers have the following draft picks: No. 21, No. 53, No. 136, and No. 213. What’s in store for them in my fourth and final mock draft?

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.

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Garnet Hathaway News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway to Panthers for Draft Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers were set to have a long wait between picks at the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend. With their third, fourth, and fifth-round picks belonging to other teams, 128 selections were set to take place between the Flyers’ first pick in the second round (53rd overall) and their second in the sixth round (181st overall).

Garnet Hathaway News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Panthers acquire Hathaway from Flyers for picks

Just one day ahead of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers completed a trade. The Panthers acquired forward Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Flyers on Thursday, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Garnet Hathaway News / Field Level Media / June 25

Panthers acquire F Garnet Hathaway from Flyers

The Florida Panthers acquired veteran forward Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. The Panthers also received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for the Flyers' fifth-round selection in 2026 and fourth-round pick in 2027.

Garnet Hathaway News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Flyers Move Hathaway to Florida Panthers to Replace Key Departing UFA

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded veteran forward Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers, with Philadelphia retaining 50 percent of his contract in the deal, GM Daniel Briere announced Thursday.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / June 25

Flurry or Patience? Updates on Ristolainen, Drysdale, Zegras, #21

It is draft week and the Philadelphia Flyers have four picks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. The week got off to a hot start on a day that has become somewhat of a meme in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Philadelphia Flyers’ 2026 Draft Expectations

The Philadelphia Flyers have four picks in the 2026 NHL Draft: No. 21, No. 53, No. 181, and No. 213. To set expectations for what those picks can become, let’s look at some historical numbers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 3.0: Staying the Course

The NHL landscape has never been louder, with blockbusters going down seemingly every few hours. But in this mock draft, I have the Philadelphia Flyers—who could use some boldness to expand on this past season’s success—staying the course.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Philadelphia Flyers 2025-26 Player Grades: Defensemen and Goalies

Life comes at you fast. One minute, you’re hitting publish on an article grading forwards for a Philadelphia Flyers team whose roster hasn’t changed a bit since its season ended a month ago.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Offseason Checklist: Philadelphia Flyers

The offseason is now in full effect following Carolina’s Stanley Cup title. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what teams will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Philadelphia.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Three Eastern Conference teams in need of major trades this offseason

The offseason is officially under way, with the NHL Draft around the corner and trades starting to go down.

What do the Senators do with their blueline next season?

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 16

Flyers, Maple Leafs swap goaltenders and defensemen

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Free Agent Focus: Philadelphia Flyers

Free agency is under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / June 15

Reports: Flyers nearing extension with G Daniel Vladar

The Philadelphia Flyers are finalizing a long-term extension with goaltender Daniel Vladar, multiple outlets reported. The deal, which cannot become official until July 1, will be for five or six years with an average annual value between $5 million and $6 million, per the reports.

Dan Vladar News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Flyers Appear Ready to Reward Dan Vladar With Contract Extension

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has never been able to lock in a long-term contract extension to get some financial flexibility. After signing

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 13

Golden Knights taking big risk by sticking with Carter Hart in goal

John Tortorella is sticking with his goalie, and there does not appear to be anything that is going to change that.

Golden Knights' John Tortorella dismisses 'stupidest' goalie question

Golden Knights center William Karlsson ruled out for Game 6

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

Winners, losers from Game 4

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Flyers Have Long-Term Extension Done with Standout Goaltender

The Philadelphia Flyers appear to be closing in on a major piece of offseason business, with goaltender Dan Vladar reportedly set to sign a five-year extension likely worth between $5.5 and $6 million annually.