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Flyers News & Rumors: Tortorella Defends Himself, Couturier Speaks Out & More

The start of the Philadelphia Flyers‘ 2025–26 regular season is less than two weeks away. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look at former head coach John Tortorella‘s recent clarification on his final interview with the team, Sean Couturier‘s passive aggressiveness, and defensive prospect Ethan Samson’s unfortunate injury.

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Flyers Need Value on Their Contracts to Win the Stanley Cup

The margins between the NHL’s contenders are often razor-thin. One of the few ways to stand out, aside from having priceless talent, is through salary-cap efficiency.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Ranking 10 greatest Philadelphia Flyers of all time

The Philadelphia Flyers have long been one of the most impactful franchises in the expansion era. The NHL was not a sure bet to be successful in Philadelphia when the league expanded from six to 12 teams in 1967-68, but owner Ed Snider loved the sport and was willing to do anything to make it successful in the City of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / September 25

AHL: Nine Assigned to Lehigh Valley Phantoms

The Philadelphia Flyers cut their roster to 42 players at training camp. The Flyers assigned nine players to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, including seven forwards and two goalies.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / September 25

AHL: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Defenseman Suffers Upper-Body Injury

The Philadelphia Flyers this morning announced that defenseman Ethan Samson has an upper-body injury. Samson will be out 6-8 weeks. They also announced that defenseman Oliver Bonk, forward Karsen Dorwart, and Lane Pederson are still day-to-day, also with upper-body injuries.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Egor Zavragin News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Flyers Goalie Prospect Egor Zavragin Having Another Hot Start

As the Philadelphia Flyers transition from rebuilder to contender, perhaps their biggest question mark is goaltending. Per Natural Stat Trick, they’ve finished at the bottom of the league in team save percentage over the past two seasons.

Carter Hart News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Decision Time for Carter Hart: Goalie Has It Down to 2 Teams

“It’s decision time for Carter Hart,” says TSN Insider Chris Johnston, who added that the goaltender is down to about three or four teams. He also noted that two of those teams are the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Frank Seravalli Signals 'Progress' in Carter Hart's Talks with Eastern Conference Team

An Eastern Conference contender has emerged as the leading candidate to sign reinstated goaltender Carter Hart once he becomes eligible to finalize an NHL contract in mid-October.

Carter Hart News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Reinstated NHL Goalie Carter Hart's Situation Receives Update on Monday

Reinstated goaltender Carter Hart is closing in on an NHL return, with his free-agent decision expected soon. According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, the 27-year-old goaltender has narrowed his options and begun preparing to notify teams that they are out of the race to sign him.

Carter Hart News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Carter Hart Down to a 'Working Number of Suitors'

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Carter Hart has started to eliminate teams from the running in terms of his NHL comeback. Johnston writes,

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Legendary Flyers goalie Bernie Parent passes away at age 80

The Philadelphia Flyers started the 2025-26 season on a down note, announcing that franchise legend, goalie Bernie Parent, died Sunday at 80 years old.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Philadelphia Flyers Goalie Bernie Parent Passes Away

It’s a sad day in the hockey world, especially in Philadelphia. News emerged on Sunday that Bernie Parent has died at the age of 80. The Philadelphia Flyers announced Parent’s passing on Sunday morning.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Flyers Goaltender Bernie Parent Will Be Remembered As An All-Time Philly Sporting Hero

There was a time when the Philadelphia Flyers were the most dominant team on the ice and the toast of "The City of Brotherly Love." The 1970s “Broad Street Bullies” were a team full of big personalities that played a brand of unrelentingly aggressive hockey.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / September 21

Flyers legendary G Bernie Parent dies at 80

Hockey Hall of Fame member Bernie Parent, who guided the Philadelphia Flyers to their lone Stanley Cup championships in franchise history, died Sunday.

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Hockey Hall-of-Famer Bernie Parent passes away at 80

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Flyers revealed their finest ever goaltender, Bernie Parent, has died at the age of 80. “Bernie Parent’s foreboding white mask

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent dies at 80

Legendary Philadelphia Flyers former goaltender Bernie Parent has passed away at the age of 80.

Parent will be remembered as an all-time Philadelphia sporting hero

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / September 21

Flyers Great Bernie Parent Dies at 80

Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goaltender who led the Philadelphia Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s and became one of the city’s most beloved sports figures, has died.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Flyers’ Trevor Zegras used NHL 26 to request a lesson from Sean Couturier

Former top-10 NHL Draft pick Trevor Zegras has yet to reach his full potential, but the Philadelphia Flyers clearly see something in him. They acquired the 24-year-old center in a June trade with the Anaheim Ducks, banking on his ample talents to shine in the City of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Flyers cut three players from training camp

Similar to the Buffalo Sabres’ announcement on Friday, the Philadelphia Flyers have trimmed their training camp roster by three players. According to a public release from the Flyers, the team has reassigned forward Nathan Quinn, defenseman Austin Moline and netminder Joe Costanzo to their respective junior organizations.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Couturier’s video game attributes inspired Zegras to ask him for faceoff help

Apparently Trevor Zegras has a unique way of deciding who to ask his teammates for advice. At the very least, Zegras did with Sean Couturier, as he used the longtime Philadelphia Flyer‘s X-Factor in NHL 26 to figure out that that’s what he needed to ask him about.

Oliver Bonk News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Flyers’ Oliver Bonk day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that defenseman Oliver Bonk is day-to-day with an upper-body injury on Thursday. The details surrounding the injury are very slim, as we don’t know what caused the injury, when it occurred, or what the injury even is.

Ivan Fedotov News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Flyers Have Growth In Pick Collection, Trade Ivan Fedotov To Columbus

In a move that shocked absolutely no one paying attention, the Philadelphia Flyers have finally parted ways with goaltender Ivan Fedotov. The towering 6-foot-7 netminder is heading to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Flyers trade former KHL Goalie of the Year to Blue Jackets

Columbus was looking for an insurance option if starter Elvis Merzlikins’ struggles continue and youngster Jet Greaves’ first chance at a full-time NHL role doesn’t pan out.

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