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Porter Martone News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Flyers’ Prospect Porter Martone Commits to Michigan State

It appears another top prospect from the 2025 NHL Draft is leaving the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) for the NCAA collegiate circuit. On Monday, Elliotte Friedman reported that Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect and Brampton Steelheads’ star Porter Martone will commit to the Michigan State Spartans.

Porter Martone News / Field Level Media / July 21

Report: Flyers' top draft pick Porter Martone to play at Michigan St.

Porter Martone, selected No. 6 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft, will delay signing to play for Michigan State in the 2025-26 season, Sportsnet reported Monday.

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Porter Martone News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

Report: Flyers prospect Porter Martone to commit to Michigan State

One of the hottest prospects in hockey is also taking the college route. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Porter Martone is expected to commit to Michigan State.

Porter Martone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Flyers first-round pick expected to commit to Michigan State

Porter Martone, taken No. 6 overall in this year’s NHL draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, could be making the jump from the CHL to the NCAA this season.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / July 21

Two Philadelphia Flyers Prospects Named to World Junior Summer Showcase Roster

The 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase roster has been announced, featuring two Philadelphia Flyers prospects. Both prospects are forwards as forward Jack Murtagh and Shane Vansaghi have each been named to the roster.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

Philadelphia Flyers 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Philadelphia Flyers are tired of living on the outside of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Other than the Covid year of 2020, they have not competed in the postseason since 2018.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Flyers 2025-26 Season Schedule: What to Watch For & Games to Circle

There was no dramatic video, no GIF-able moments, no Gritty sheet-caking throw flare to the reveal of the 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers schedule, just some basic social media posts before the 82 games populated on the team’s website.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / July 18

AHL: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Roster Will Look a Little Different in 2025-26

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms finished 2024-25 36-28-6-2 with 80 points. They were the five seed in the Atlantic Division playoffs and swept the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the first round.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Have Plenty of Optimism Following John Snowden Hire

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are entering a new era, not just with their rebuild but where they stand in the American Hockey League (AHL). They are a team on the rise with an influx of young talent and a new head coach suited to lead them, as they hired John Snowden this offseason.

Matvei Michkov News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

3 Reasons Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Will Be NHL’s Top Breakout Star in 2025-26

Matvei Michkov had a fantastic rookie season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Registering 63 points in 80 games as a 20-year-old learning the English language, it went about as well as anyone could have hoped.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Flyers’ Prospect Grebenkin on NHL Pressure, Toronto Trade & Earning His Spot

Nikita Grebenkin had a busy 2025-26 campaign, starting in the Toronto Maple Leafs system and ending with the Philadelphia Flyers’ farm team in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

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Dan Vladar News / Breakaway on SI / July 15

What Flyers Are Getting in New Goaltender

When Dan Vladar arrived in Philadelphia this offseason, it didn’t spark a fan frenzy, and that’s exactly the point. The Philadelphia Flyers, still threading the needle between rebuilding and remaining competitive, weren’t looking for a blockbuster move in net.

Tyson Foerster News / Blade of Steel / July 15

Flyers' Top-Six Forward Facing Uncertain Return After Surgical Complication Derails Recovery

Flyers' top-six forward Tyson Foerster may not be ready to start the new season as he has suffered a setback during his post-surgery recovery process.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Report reveals latest on Tyson Foerster's injury recovery

The Philadelphia Flyers are at risk to start the season without top winger Tyson Foerster, after an elbow injury he sustained at the World Championships became infected.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Announce John Snowden as Head Coach

On Monday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Daniel Briere named John Snowden as the new head coach of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Elliot Desnoyers News / Inside The Rink / July 14

AHL: Iowa Wild Sign Two Forwards

This afternoon, Iowa Wild General Manager announced that the team had signed forward Elliot Desnoyers and Matthew Sop. Desnoyers is a one-year, one-way contract, while Sop is a one-year, two-way contract.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Top Takeaways From Flyers’ Introductory Pressers

Last season, the Philadelphia Flyers nearly pulled off an incredibly rare feat in the NHL’s salary cap era. Of the 23 players that broke camp with the team in October, only one was not part of the organization at the end of the previous season.

Sean Couturier News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Contract More Justified Than It Seems

Many have soured on Sean Couturier, once a fan-favorite player of the Philadelphia Flyers, for one reason in particular: his contract. On the surface, those concerns are valid.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 11

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild notes on Marco Rossi, Kirill Kaprizov, Artemi Panarin, and Jack Roslovic.

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere has improved their roster for next season, while maintaining flexibility for next offseason.

Cam York News / Breakaway on SI / July 9

Flyers Take Calculated Risk With Cam York

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Cam York didn't need salary arbitration to finalize a contract extension this summer. Many predicted that one side would opt for mediation in what seemed to be a contentious negotiation.

Cam York News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Report: Flyers re-sign Cam York to five-year contract

A little bit of significant business has been done by Daniel Briere. According to multiple reports, the Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Cam York to a five-year contract.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years

Welcome back to another edition of NHL signing news here at Last Word on Hockey from the busy summer season. We bring you the latest deals as players secure their futures.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

How will the Flyers deploy their new lineup in 2025-26?

The Philadelphia Flyers embarked on a rebuild two years ago when GM Danny Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones took over. Entering this offseason, Briere was vocal about the Flyers entering the next stage of the rebuild; it was not yet time to push the gas pedal to the floor, but rather begin to add to the existing roster.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 23