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Flyers’ X-factor in 2025-26 and it’s not Matvei Michkov

The Philadelphia Flyers are aiming to return to the postseason for the first time since the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season. If they are going to do it in 2025-26, they are going to need help from this X-Factor — and it is not second-year forward Matvei Michkov.

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Flyers’ Owen Tippett Belongs in the Bottom Six

Over the past few days of training camp and in the Philadelphia Flyers‘ last preseason game, forward Owen Tippett has played alongside two high-quality linemates: Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras.

Givani Smith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Hurricanes sign Givani Smith to two-way deal

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday they’ve signed winger Givani Smith to a two-way deal. He had been in camp on a professional tryout. The deal carries a $775K NHL salary and a $140K AHL salary with a guarantee of $250K.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

As Flyers’ roster takes shape, Emil Andrae becomes trade candidate

With final rosters due to be submitted by Monday afternoon, the Philadelphia Flyers are left with one cut to make. As I mentioned earlier this week, forward Nikita Grebenkin had all but locked in a job to start the season – that has since been further solidified.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Rick Tocchet News / Inside The Rink / October 3

Flyers Have Questions On Defense, Tocchet Must Prevent Them From Becoming Issues

The latest preseason game for the Philadelphia Flyers against the New York Islanders was highlighted (or lowlighted) by the poor play on defense. Specifically,

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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.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 2

Flyers Fall to Islanders on Late Game-Winning Goal

Just over 60 seconds into the contest, Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier was sent to the box for a trip on Simon Holmstrom, giving the New York Islanders a golden opportunity early on.

Carter Hart News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Carter Hart To Sign 2-Year Deal With Vegas, Despite Petition

It sounds like former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will sign a two-year deal with the Vegas Golden Knights. While the agreement can’t be officially registered with the NHL until October 15th, several sources are confirming that Vegas is where Hart will land, likely on a deal worth just over $2 million per season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Flyers top prospect out week-to-week with upper-body injury

Although reporting from a few days ago that Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk was dealing with a milder upper-body injury, it doesn’t appear he’ll return for the team’s preseason.

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

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Which rookies will make the 2025-26 Flyers’ opening night lineup?

As the NHL regular season draws near, the Philadelphia Flyers roster is slowly taking shape. With few spots up for grabs on the roster, there wasn’t an expectation there would be a ton of surprises as training camp dragged on. Arguably the most intriguing roster battle was up front, where there were one or two spots open for opening night.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Flyers’ 2025-26 Roster Projection Halfway Through Preseason

We’re officially in the back half of the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2025 preseason schedule. Four games down, three games to go before the Orange and Black take the ice for games that matter, starting on Oct.

Tyson Foerster News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Flyers’ Tyson Foerster To Make Preseason Debut

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that top winger Tyson Foerster is set to make his preseason debut in Monday’s matchup against the Boston Bruins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / September 29

New Forward Pushing for Flyers’ Opening Night Roster

In March, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired forward Nikita Grebenkin from the Toronto Maple Leafs after trading away Scott Laughton, who donned the orange and black for 12 seasons.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / September 29

Flyers Rebuild Provides 5 Reasons For Optimism

It’s difficult to have a successful rebuild in the NHL. Few teams do. It’s why a handful have been in the cellar for years despite years of top picks in the draft.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

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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The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.