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Flyers GM Danny Briere Reveals Trade Plans for The Draft

Danny Briere and the Flyers have made some massive moves in recent times, and now, the GM has revealed his plans for the 2025 NHL Draft. The Philadelphia Flyers landed a potential star in the 2023 NHL Draft by taking Matvei Michkov, and now, after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, they're headed into the summer looking to land another star.

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Flyers likely to pursue stopgap options at center this offseason

As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare for the upcoming NHL Draft, they’re also keeping their ears to the ground on upgrades for their roster. As it has been for quite some time, the Flyers would like to make an addition down the middle of the ice.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Free-agent focus: Philadelphia Flyers

Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Flyers See Risk of Owen Tippett’s Contract Extension After Down 2024-25 Season

The name Chuck Fletcher doesn’t exactly garner a lot of positive sentiment among Philadelphia Flyers fans. But his last major transaction in his three-plus years running the team, the Claude Giroux trade, did offer a nice parting gift.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Flyers Should Trade Up at the Draft for Some of These Great Prospects

The Philadelphia Flyers‘ unequivocal best years came when they were at their boldest. Rather than a defined plan, they were opportunistic—the Bernie Parent, Mark Howe, Eric Lindros, and John LeClair/Eric Desjardins trades come to mind.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Flyers’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Philadelphia Flyers missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Now, they hope for better results, but their confidence is not always great, and it could even worsen.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Flyers’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

For a fifth straight season, the Philadelphia Flyers failed to make the playoffs. They have already made moves to remedy their playoff drought, as the Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet as their new head coach.

Matvei Michkov News / House of Hockey / June 10

Flyers Fans Furious After Matvei Michkov is Snubbed in Calder Voting

Snubbed is the word many Flyers fans are using to describe Matvei Michkov not winning the Calder Trophy, as Canadiens' Lane Hutson took it home. The NHL has been gradually revealing its individual award winners, and the one award Flyers fans had their eyes on, the Calder Trophy for the top rookie, was handed out Tuesday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

Could Nic Hague be a good fit for the Flyers?

The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to add on the margins this summer and defense appears to be one of the areas they’ll target. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman during a radio appearance last week, the Flyers have been linked to Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nic Hague.

Noah Cates News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 10

Grading Noah Cates’ $16 million contract extension with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Noah Cates to a four-year contract extension last week, worth $16 million. Cates is 26 years old and scored 16 goals and 37 points in 78 games in 2024-25.

Nicolas Hague News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Flyers News & Rumors: Shabanov, Hague, Free-Agent Connections, & More

In this edition of our Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors report, we’ll take a look at a few things. First, what’s going on with 24-year-old Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) forward Maxim Shabanov?

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Flyers hire Jaroslav Svejkovsky, Jay Varady as assistant coaches

The coaching staff in the City of Brotherly Love looks to be set. On Thursday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced the team has hired Jaroslav Svejkovsky and Jay Varady to be the team’s new assistant coaches.

Rick Tocchet News / House of Hockey / June 4

New Flyers Bench Boss Rick Tocchet Poaches Coach From Canadian Team

Rick Tocchet was a huge hire for the Philadelphia Flyers this off-season, and now, their new Head Coach has brought with him a key assistant from Vancouver as the Flyers continue to assemble a fantastic coaching staff.

Nicolas Hague News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Insider names one team interested in Golden Knights' Nicolas Hague

In his recent recurring segment on Sportsnet 590 The Fan, Elliotte Friedman has listed one suitor for Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague should he be made available.

Flyers sign Noah Cates to four-year contract extension

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Flyers to hire Yogi Svejkovsky as assistant coach

The Flyers are bringing over Canucks assistant coach Jaroslav “Yogi” Svejkovský to join ex-Vancouver bench boss Rick Tocchet in Philadelphia, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Noah Cates News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

How the Flyers and RFA Noah Cates found common ground on a new contract

Continuing the trend from last week’s re-signing of right winger Tyson Foerster, the Philadelphia Flyers took care of some house cleaning Tuesday morning, announcing they’d re-signed pending RFA Noah Cates to a four-year, $16 million contract.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Flyers Should Pursue Jason Robertson at All Costs

The Philadelphia Flyers are still in need of a superstar. It’s Matvei Michkov’s franchise to lead, to be clear, but a partner in crime could go a long way—that’s why the 2025 NHL Draft, in which they possess seven top-50 picks, is so important.

Noah Cates News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Flyers Sign Noah Cates to a 4-Year, $16 Million Extension

On Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Flyers announced a four-year, $12 million contract extension for Noah Cates. The Minnesota-born center was scheduled

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Philadelphia Flyers Extend Depth Centre

Despite trade speculations, Noah Cates is here to stay, earning an extension this morning with the Philadelphia Flyers for four years at a $4 million AAV.

Tyson Foerster News / Field Level Media / May 30

Flyers F Tyson Foerster signs 2-year extension

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster signed a two-year contract extension worth $7.5 million. The deal was announced on Thursday by the Flyers. Foerster, 23, will be a restricted free agent again when the contract extension expires in 2027.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / May 29

Philadelphia Flyers Extend Young Forward

After another promising season from Tyson Foerster, the Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly signed him to a two-year extension with a $3.75 million average cap hit.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / May 29

Flyers Sign Breakout Forward to Two-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to a two-year, $7.5 million extension ($3.75 million AAV), Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco and Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman report.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / May 27

Philadelphia Flyers Players Dominate At IIHF World Championship

After a disappointing season in Philadelphia, Flyers fans were finally able to see some of their favourite players find relative success at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / May 27

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Three Trade Assets, and Three Trade Targets

William James of Philadelphia Hockey Now: With some RFAs needing to be re-signed, the Philadelphia Flyers may not have a lot of leftover salary cap space.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / May 27

Details of failed trade between Maple Leafs and Flyers leak

Details of failed blockbuster trade between the Maple Leafs and Flyers leak publicly

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers made one trade at the deadline, but now we know the details of a blockbuster deal that didn't quite happen.

Bruins reportedly shopping top forward in potential offseason shake-up

Canadiens goalie leaves North America to sign massive five-year deal

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27

John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.

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