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The Philadelphia Flyers finally earned their first win of the season on Oct. 17 against the Ottawa Senators. Their AHL affiliate team, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, were also in a sore spot to start the season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / October 20

Alex Bump Earns AHL Player of the Week Honors, Gets Recalled from Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms won all three games they played last week. They started with a 4-1 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday. They then beat the Springfield Thunderbirds 6-3 on Friday and again 3-2 in overtime on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / October 18

AHL Game Recap: Bump Scores Twice to Lead Phantoms Past Thunderbirds in Overtime

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms completed a weekend sweep of the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday night, earning a 3-2 overtime victory in Springfield. After winning Friday’s matchup 6-3, the Phantoms extended the Thunderbirds’ losing streak to four games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / October 13

Flyers prospects find early success despite Phantoms’ struggles

The 2026-27 NHL season is now in full swing, and so is the American Hockey League. The AHL is the next league under the NHL. The AHL serves as the farm team, where NHL prospects play to prepare for (hopefully) an eventual call-up to the big leagues.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Flyers Make Abrupt Roster Decision on 22-Year-Old Forward

The Philadelphia Flyers loaned forward Alex Bump to their American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday, clearing a roster spot one day after adding veteran Michael Bunting.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Philadelphia Flyers Reassign Alex Bump

The Philadelphia Flyers needed to clear a roster spot after signing forward Michael Bunting to a one-year contract yesterday. They did just that, announcing they reassigned forward Alex Bump to the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / November 19

Flyers’ Barkey & Bump Developing Elite Chemistry with Phantoms

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are making noise in the American Hockey League (AHL) this season. With a 9–4–2 record, they’re tied for fifth in points, buoyed by the performances of two rookie linemates: Denver Barkey and Alex Bump.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Flyers News & Rumors: Andrae’s Spot, Barkey-Bump Chemistry, & More

Just under a quarter of a way through their 2025–26 campaign, the Philadelphia Flyers‘ 9–6–3 record has them on pace for 96 points—they’re in the wildcard discussion.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 19, 2025

Takeaways From Phantoms Series vs. Monsters: Bump, Kolosov & More

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms resumed their 2025–26 season with a back-to-back against the Cleveland Monsters on the road. The visitors came away victorious, winning 3–0 on Friday and 3–2 on Saturday in a shootout.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 14, 2025

Flyers Should Pursue a Bump-Zegras-Michkov First Line

The Philadelphia Flyers are poised to further embrace their youth movement. Players like Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, and Nikita Grebenkin were all terrific in a two-game Rookie Series versus the New York Rangers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / August 9, 2025

Flyers 2025–26 Prospect Storylines: Bump, Martone, & More

The Philadelphia Flyers are starting to transition away from their rebuild as their prospect pool grows stronger, but eyes are still on the future. Which prospect storylines are worth keeping tabs on in 2025–26?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15, 2025

Flyers sign Alex Bump to entry-level contract

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Tuesday that the club has signed forward Alex Bump to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 1, 2025

The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26

Plenty of names are popping up for the Philadelphia Flyers coaching position. And while Rick Tocchet’s name may be the one on everybody’s lips, there are plenty more who should get some consideration.

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Top NHL prospects shine in first round of NCAA Tournament

Some of the top NHL prospects stood out during the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey tournament on Friday.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 23, 2025

3 Takeways From the Broncos OT Win in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Frozen Faceoff Championship game between the Western Michigan University Broncos and the Denver University Pioneers was held on Saturday evening, Mar.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / July 13, 2024

Ready for the Big Leagues? Flyers See NHL in Alex Bump’s Future

At long last, it seems that one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ late-round draft picks is finally going to pan out. After an impressive showing at the Flyers’ annual development camp at the beginning of July, things are looking up for Alex Bump, a fifth-round pick in 2022.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 8, 2024

Flyers 2024 Draft Pick Noah Powell Heading to Ohio State

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft saw the Philadelphia Flyers select five forwards and two defensemen during the two-day event from the Sphere in Las Vegas. The players that Philadelphia added to their pool of prospects come from varied levels of playing experience and abilities.