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Philadelphia Flyers Plans for Sixth Overall Selection in 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The NHL Draft Lottery was an event full of surprises on this past Monday. However, the Philadelphia Flyer fans were not pleased with their outcome. Finishing 29th in the league in the regular season, Philadelphia had the fourth best odds at the first-overall pick.

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Sources: Flyers and RFA Noah Cates likely going to arbitration

There were not a lot of positives to draw from the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2024-25 campaign, but among them was the rebound season of centerman Noah Cates.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Flyers Might Like Brady Martin at Sixth Overall in 2025 NHL Draft

It’s had some time to marinate, but that doesn’t mean anyone’s happy about it. The Philadelphia Flyers‘ reward for a gloomy 2024–25 season is picking sixth overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, two spots worse than their fourth-last finish in the league’s standings had them originally.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Flyers’ arena to be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena starting in 2025-26

The home of the Philadelphia Flyers will have a new name when the team hits the ice for the 2025-25 NHL season. Currently known as the Wells Fargo Center, Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the arena will be renamed XFinity Mobile Arena, as of Sept.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

What Rocky Thompson’s Firing Means For Next Year’s Philadelphia Flyers Power Play

As the Philadelphia Flyers miss out on another postseason in 2024-25, preparations for next season have already begun. On April 23rd, 2025, the Flyers announced that they would not be retaining the services of assistant coaches Rocky Thompson and Darryl Williams, and assistant/skills coach, Angelo Ricci.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / May 3

NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Coaching Search

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the start of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, teams that missed out are still getting plenty of attention.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Offseason checklist for the Philadelphia Flyers

While GM Daniel Briere likely knew that expectations were a bit inflated based on the Flyers' finish last year, dropping back this much wasn’t what he had in mind. As a result, they need to accomplish a lot in the coming months.

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Sullivan Official, Tortorella Not Joining Rangers After All

John Tortorella doesn’t appear to be joining Mike Sullivan in New York after all. Following reports that Sulivan was being hired as the next head coach (confirmed on Friday), it was being said that the Rangers also wanted to bring in Tortorella and that James Dolan was a fan.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 2

Islanders center Mathew Barzal doesn't want out of New York

Kevin Weekes: Have been told that Western Michigan University head coach Pat Ferschweiler interviewed with the Philadelphia Flyers this week. Ferschweiler led WMU to their first NCAA Championship this season, and was a teammate of Keith Jones for two seasons.

John Tortorella News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

John Tortorella linked to rejoining Rangers' coaching staff

While it appears that the Rangers are closing in on naming Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, he might not be the only veteran bench boss the team hires..

Rangers close to hiring Mike Sullivan as head coach

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / May 1

Two-time Cup winner, Flyers former captain Ed Van Impe dies

Two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Philadelphia Flyers captain Ed Van Impe died on Tuesday night. He was 84. An original member of the Flyers, Van Impe wore the "C" from 1968-69 until ceding the role to rising star Bobby Clarke during the 1972-73 season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Pat Ferschweiler interviews for Flyers head coaching job

Western Michigan University head coach Pat Ferschweiler was interviewed by the Flyers this week for their head coaching position, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes said.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Blade of Steel / May 1

Former Flyers Captain and Stanley Cup Champion Sadly Passes Away

In some sad news coming out of the hockey world, Ed Van Impe, former captain of the Flyers and Stanley Cup Champion, has passed away at the age of 84.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

New Candidate Enters Flyers HC Search

The Philadelphia Flyers are in the middle of their search for a new head coach. After dismissing the veteran John Tortorella just before the 2024-2025 regular season concluded, the Flyers are one of eight NHL franchises in search of a new bench boss.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / April 29

ECHL: Reading Royals Cement Two-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers

The Reading Royals have extended their official affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers, continuing their role as the NHL club’s primary ECHL partner through the 2026–27 season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Flyers Prospects Who Can Make the Team in 2025-26

It may not seem to be the case following a 29th-place finish in the NHL standings, but the Philadelphia Flyers are in “the worst is behind us” stage of their rebuild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

In a League Built on Maturity, Lehigh Valley Is Built for a Calder Cup Run

The American Hockey League (AHL) is one of the toughest leagues to win in. Players move up and down all the time, making it hard to find chemistry and have players buy into the team’s system.

Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / April 25

Danny Brière Hints at Massive Off-Season Plans for the Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has already made major decision in the last month, terminating coach John Tortorella after it became clear that the team would not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery

The Philadelphia Flyers will have to be without one of their defencemen for part of next season. News emerged late Thursday morning that Rasmus Ristolainen will be out six months after having tricep surgery in late March.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Field Level Media / April 24

Flyers D Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) out 6 months

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will be out at least six months following surgery for a ruptured right triceps tendon, the team announced Thursday.