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  • Apr 8, 2019

    It's not just a quick roster fix, it's a mentality overhaul with Flyers

    VOORHEES, N.J. — Claude Giroux didn’t just go from a 102-point season to forgetting some of the most basic elements of fundamental hockey. In the span of nine months, Sean Couturier didn’t go from a Selke finalist to rediscovering what makes a sound, solid two-way hockey player.  But you would think after listening to general manager Chuck Fletcher’s press...

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  • Apr 8, 2019

    5 takeaways from Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher's 2018-19 end-of-season press conference

    VOORHEES, N.J. — Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher spoke for 35 minutes Monday morning addressing the coaching search, his pursuit of free agents and the continuous problems plaguing the Flyers. Here are five takeaways from his press conference:  Coaching search starts today Fletcher was asked if he was disappointed that Joel Quenneville chose the Florida Panthers, but only responded by saying,…

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  • Apr 8, 2019

    With Joel Quenneville off the board, where else could the Flyers look for a coach?

    Updated: 2:02 p.m. VOORHEES, N.J. — The Flyers’ offseason is already off to an undesirable start. Not long after the Flyers skated off the Wells Fargo Center ice, we’ve learned that three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville is joining the Florida Panthers.  Quenneville would have brought an excitement to Flyers Nation similar to the energy Bryce Harper has unleashed on Philadelphia. Quenneville...

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  • Apr 5, 2019

    Jakub Voracek can't wrap head around how bad Flyers played

    VOORHEES, N.J. — After elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, pride is all the Flyers had left to play for. Right now, pride hasn’t been much of a motivator.  “I think even if you don’t try, I don’t think it could be that bad,“ Jakub Voracek said Friday. “It was probably the worst period I was a part of in...

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  • Apr 4, 2019

    Flyers at Blues: Live stream, storylines, game time and more

    Thankfully, it’s the end of the road. The Flyers (37-35-8) will wrap up their road schedule against the St. Louis Blues (43-28-9), who have been reenergized by an interim head coach and a rookie goaltender. Let’s take a look at Thursday night’s essentials: • When: 8 p.m. ET with Flyers Pregame Live at 7:30 p.m.• Where: Enterprise Center• Broadcast: NBC Sports...

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  • Apr 5, 2019

    Is it important for Claude Giroux to finish his career with Flyers?

    Claude Giroux has made it known he wants to plays into his 40s. He could even become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. However, does the longest-tenured captain next to Bobby Clarke see himself as a lifelong Flyer? Recently, Giroux sat down with NBC’s Jeremy Roenick for a 1-on-1 interview that explored a number of topics, including some of those grade-school...

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  • Apr 2, 2019

    Flyers at Stars: Live stream, storylines, game time and more

    The Flyers can make the Stars start to sweat a little bit. With three games remaining in the regular season, the Stars (41-31-7, 89 points) can clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs by earning a point Tuesday night against the Flyers (37-34-8, 82 points). Let’s take a look at tonight’s essentials: • When: 8:30 p.m. ET with Flyers Pregame Live...

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  • Apr 1, 2019

    After missing playoffs, it's fair to ask: What's Flyers' standard?

    With a point against the Flyers Tuesday night, the Dallas Stars can secure their place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  The same Stars organization that saw their CEO Jim Lites take a verbal bullwhip to the Stars’ two superstars — Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn — and unleash a profanity-filled tirade that may have been a little extreme by John…

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  • Mar 28, 2019

    Hurricanes call off celebrations just as Flyers turn to Cam Talbot

    VOORHEES, N.J. — There will be no celebration for the Carolina Hurricanes in the event of a victory over the Flyers on Saturday. According to team captain Justin Williams, who sent out a tweet Thursday afternoon, the Hurricanes are shutting down their celebratory “Storm Surge” — a cub scout-like on-ice skit that has brought an energy and excitement level to PNC…

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  • Mar 28, 2019

    Brian Elliott is Flyers' finalist for 2019 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

    Brian Elliott is becoming a master in Masterton nominations. The 33-year-old goaltender was chosen as the Flyers’ 2019 finalist for the award that recognizes the one player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.” The Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association voted Elliott as the nominee. This season marks the fifth time…

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