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How will the Flyers use their cap space after trading Ryan Ellis?

With the regular season around the corner and final rosters being submitted ahead of the regular season, the Philadelphia Flyers executed a salary cap-related move over the weekend.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Former first-round pick to make Flyers' opening-night roster

For the second straight season, the 2024 No. 13 overall pick will break camp with the Flyers, general manager Daniel Brière told reporters, including Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports.

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Ryan Ellis News / Field Level Media / October 5

Sharks acquire D Ryan Ellis, draft pick from Flyers

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Ryan Ellis and a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft selection from the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Carl Grundstrom and defenseman Artem Guryev, the Sharks announced Sunday.

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Ryan Ellis News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Flyers Dump Ryan Ellis & Draft Pick to Sharks for Depth

Ryan Ellis, once a top-pairing defenseman, hasn’t played a hockey game since 2021 due to injury. On the books for a $6.25 million cap hit through 2026–27, there wasn’t much the Philadelphia Flyers could do other than eat the salary until it was up.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Flyers acquire veteran forward from Sharks

The Flyers appear to have made this trade for multiple reasons.

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Maple Leafs' Craig Berube bets on future payoff with bold roster decision

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Matvei Michkov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 3

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.

Owen Tippett News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

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.

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,

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.

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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.

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 / 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.

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 / 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