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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).

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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.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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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 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 / 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 23

Trades Revisited: The Flyers History On June 23rd

The Flyers have quite a track record in the NHL today. June 23rd is a historic date that has seen many significant trades the Philadelphia Flyers have made in the team’s recent history.

Owen Tippett News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Oilers’ perfect trade offer for Flyers’ Owen Tippett

The Philadelphia Flyers made a bold move during the final weeks of the regular season and surged into a playoff position. They were able to defeat the cross-state Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round and that enabled them to combat the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 18

What the Maple Leafs’ Woll & Benoit Trade Says About Their New Direction

The biggest surprise about the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ June 16 trade with the Philadelphia Flyers wasn’t that Joseph Woll was moved. Once Anthony Stolarz established himself as the team’s starter and Dennis Hildeby continued pushing for NHL time, a move always felt possible.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

What is the Flyers’ top priority this summer?

The Philadelphia Flyers surprised the hockey world by erasing a sizable deficit to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and defeating their in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round before bowing out with a sweep against the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season

Matvei Michkov burst onto the scene with the Philadelphia Flyers as a rookie in 2024-25, recording 63 points in 80 games. He finished fourth in Calder Trophy voting and earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team after establishing himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Leafs trade Woll, Benoit to Flyers for Ersson, Andrae, draft pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers announced a trade Tuesday, with the Leafs acquiring defenseman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 2026 third-round pick from the Flyers in exchange for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Toronto Maple Leafs trade goaltender Joseph Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded netminder Joseph Woll.

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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.

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

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7