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Jack Nesbitt Commits To University Of Michigan

Philadelphia Flyers first-round pick Jack Nesbitt announced on social media today that he has committed to play NCAA hockey at the University of Michigan.

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3 early Flyers trade targets after 2nd-round sweep vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020. While the team took care of business in the first round against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flyers were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Flyers rumors: What will a Dan Vladar contract extension look like after playoff run?

The Philadelphia Flyers made it to the Second Round this season, thanks in part to Dan Vladar’s stellar play in the net. Now, there have been talks about a potential contract extension for the goalie after his great playoff run, according to Flyers beat writer Kevin Kurz.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 20

Golden Knights have become NHL's biggest villains

In the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights are the current villain, and there might not be a close second at this point.

NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

A player’s scouting report on Bruce Cassidy

Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches

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Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Flyers rumors: Dan Vladar open to signing a long-term extension

The Philadelphia Flyers returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020. They were able to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the playoffs, but then were swept in the second round by the Carolina Hurricanes.

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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.

Anthony Richard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Anthony Richard Signs With HC Fribourg-Gottéron

According to a team announcement, the NL’s HC Fribourg-Gottéron has signed forward Anthony Richard to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Richard had spent the last two years playing in the Philadelphia Flyers organization and would have become an unrestricted free agent in a few weeks.

Dan Vladar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Daniel Vladar Open to Re-Signing With Flyers

Following a standout season between the pipes, the Philadelphia Flyers may have found some much-needed clarity in net. According to Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, goaltender Dan Vladar expressed a strong desire to sign a long-term extension with Philadelphia during his recent end-of-season media availability.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

The Flyers are ready to sign Vladar to an extension – but what will it cost?

During his end-of-season media availability last week, goaltender Dan Vladar didn’t hide the fact he would be more than happy to sign an extension with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Flyers’ 2026 Offseason Checklist to Becoming a True Contender

For the first time in a while, the Philadelphia Flyers are entering the offseason with lots of optimism. They advanced to the second round for the first time since 2020 and did so with fans in the stands for the first time since 2012.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

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.

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.

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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

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.

Matvei Michkov 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.

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

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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.