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2025-26 Player Grades: Sean Couturier had a very slow start but a very strong finish
Heading into 2025-26, Flyers captain Sean Couturier hoped for a fresh start, turning the page after what was a rather unnerving relationship with former Philadelphia coach John Tortorella. Couturier was benched by Tortorella which caused its own mini-drama, and by the time the current Vegas coach was shown the door, Couturier probably would’ve volunteered to drive him to the airport. But the 2025 training camp started with new head coach Rick Tocchet and a new coaching staff, hoping to get the...
The Flyers shouldn’t trade Owen Tippett unless they get a massive return
As the offseason comes into view for all teams but two, the rumor mill is starting the heat up, and the Flyers are right in the middle of it all. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period published an article recently that suggested that the Edmonton Oilers will be looking to acquire another winger to potentially play alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl, and a name that’s been bandied about in potential talks is the Flyers’ Owen Tippett. Tippett is coming off of a really...
Dan Vladar’s extension with the Flyers is reportedly ‘pretty much done’
As we get closer and closer to July 1, it’s looking likelier and likelier that Dan Vladar will be with the Philadelphia Flyers for the foreseeable future. After impressing in his first season in Philadelphia, Vladar has just one year left on his contract at a $3.35 million cap hit. He didn’t hide his enthusiasm when asked if he’d be open to signing an extension with the Flyers this summer. When the league calendar switches to next season on July 1, Vladar (and other signed players) w...
Wednesday Morning Fly By: Hardware’s dropping
*We’re probably what, a week or so away from the end of this very long hockey season, so the season awards are going to start dropping. The Norris Trophy was announced yesterday, for example. [ TSN ] *Related, now that we are one game in, Conn Smythe, who ya got? [ ESPN ] *Like most things in life, this Stanley Cup Final could ultimately come down to goaltending. Stay strong, Freddie. [ Sportsnet ] *Anyway, the Flyers. Know how they need a good center really badly? Have you hear...
Oilers reportedly interested in Flyers’ Owen Tippett in latest trade rumor
The Philadelphia Flyers could be as busy as they want to be this summer. While nothing is desperately needed outside of getting some key restricted free agents in Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale signed to new contracts, general manager Danny Briere has some options before him and there could be a whole lot of action (or none at all). One move that the Flyers might be slightly pushed to do is trade a winger. And if we are reading the tea leaves of recent trade rumors, it certainly seems l...
Flyers eyeing free agent John Carlson as contract demands emerge
The Philadelphia Flyers should have one name atop their wish list in free agency, and that name is John Carlson. Carlson makes a lot of sense as a target for the Flyers. He has plenty of experience quarterbacking a power play, played for current assistant coach Todd Rierden in Washington, and could help bridge the gap until one of Jamie Drysdale, Oliver Bonk, or David Jiricek is hopefully ready to take over on the man advantage. The one thing that could make some people pause is the ...
Mat Barzal could be the answer to the Flyers’ center problem
It’s almost cliche to point out the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers need a first-line center. It’s so obvious that the notion is seeping into other fan bases until one day all 32 will know that this team has a big hole to fill. But there might just be a solution coming this summer and it could come from the New York Islanders. Almost immediately after he entered the league last decade, Mat Barzal was seen as someone who could bring the Islanders to relevancy and was someone just waiting...
BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 13: Ethan Belchetz is a new age power forward
Next up at No. 13 on the BSH Community Draft Board is Ethan Belchetz, a new-age power forward who turned heads with his play with the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL. Belchetz combines size, capable hands, and a dogged work ethic to complete a tantalizing package of potential, one that has him ranked either inside, or just outside this year’s top 10. Pre-draft rankings Ranked #7 by Elite Prospects Ranked #13 by The Athletic (Corey Pronman) Ranked #14 by Sportsnet (Jason Bukala) Ra...
Matvei Michkov is still up for a big award despite disappointing season
Matvei Michkov has been the subject of so much talk the last nine months it would take a lifetime to sort through. But despite the Flyers winger having a mediocre season with 51 points and a multitude of issues off the ice according to his head coach, he could still end up taking home an award. Just nothing you might have expected. Michkov has been nominated by his hometown of Perm, Russia for the 2026 Stroganov Prize “for high achievements in sports.” The award, established in 2005, reco...
2025-26 Player Grades: Nikita Grebenkin flashed his potential
Nikita Grebenkin’s first full season in a Flyers uniform was quite a mixed bag, but we leave the season with belief that Grebenkin can be an incredibly effective fourth liner for this team moving forward. Acquired in the Scott Laughton trade, Grebenkin came over as a lottery ticket prospect addition in the deal. Grebenkin did not play in any games with the Flyers in 2024-25, but he did make an impact in his limited time with the Phantoms last season (3 goals, 4 assists in 11 games)....
Tuesday Morning Fly By: Let’s go the Final
*The Stanley Cup Final starts tonight (we’re rooting for the Canes in this house), so before we get to the normal stuff, let’s preview the series! [ Sportsnet ] *And since everyone loves a ranked list, how’s about a ranking of the best players who will be playing in this series? [ ESPN ] *Anyhoo, the Flyers. Danny Briere decided to lock up one of his more… interesting draft picks yesterday. Which is interesting. [ BSH ] *GMDB also decided not to lock up a 2022 draftee, so good l...
Flyers linked to Mason McTavish in latest trade rumors
The Philadelphia Flyers are on the hunt for some potential upgrades in key positions this summer. With the taste of the playoffs, they now want some more and expectations should be to make it again next season. So, with some teams potentially bouncing back in the Eastern Conference, they should be looking to load up but also keeping an eye on the future as they continue to form this new-look young core of players. One of the spots on the roster that is the most obvious to try and get a re...
2025-26 Player Grades: Dan Vladar was more than anyone could have envisioned
He still might be blaming himself, replaying the season-ending overtime goal against Carolina in Game 4 in his mind. But Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar was the brightest spot throughout the 2025-26 season. As strong as the seasons (and stints) Trevor Zegras and Porter Martone had, the performance Vladar consistently gave nearly the entire season was well beyond anything any other skater did. Toss in the fact the Flyers were coming off one of the worst statistical goaltending seasons in franchise...
BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 12: Malte Gustafsson is a modern shutdown defender
Coming in at No. 12 on the BSH Community Draft Board is Malte Gustafsson. Our fifth defenseman in a row, Gustafsson is a big, mobile defender who spent much of his draft season earning meaningful minutes in the SHL. Though he lacks some of the offensive flash found elsewhere in the class, his strong transition game, defensive awareness, and projectable toolkit make him one of the more intriguing defensemen available. Pre-draft rankings Ranked #14 by Elite Prospects Ranked #25 b...
Flyers sign intriguing prospect Ilya Pautov to entry-level contract
The Philadelphia Flyers just made a move that no one really saw coming, signing a former sixth-round draft pick that was toiling away in Russia and not really seen as making the development steps they wanted. But, they signed him and he’s now here. Announced by the team on Monday morning, the Flyers have signed 20-year-old winger Ilya Pautov to his three-year, entry-level contract. Pautov was sixth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft at 173rd overall, and has been playing most of his games i...
Monday Morning Fly By: Draft month is here
*Canada fell short in the bronze medal game over at Worlds yesterday, but there was still some valuable experience gained by Porter Martone in that journey. [ BSH ] *Speaking of World (and international competition in general) it looks like the chances of Matvei Michkov representing Russia on the international stage are on the rise again. [ BSH ] *We’ve been doing a lot of draft talk around here, but before we get back into the really meaty stuff, here’s an overview of names to know ...
5 Russian players the Flyers should target to help Matvei Michkov thrive
While the Philadelphia Flyers can act like it’s not, the major thread through this entire offseason is whether or not Matvei Michkov is going to get back on track next season. To do that, maybe he just needs some guidance from a trusted voice on the team — mainly, someone who he can understand every word they’re saying. A whole lot has been said about adding more Russian players to the Flyers current roster to help the young phenom winger along. It has been reported in the past that it ha...
2025-26 Player Grades: Emil Andrae took a step forward
An ongoing thread of discussion around this Flyers season has been, largely, of development. This was a big year for learning and growing among players at the top of the lineup, and while that’s drawn a good deal of attention, what’s flown under the radar has been the development of defenseman Emil Andrae in a depth role for the team. Beginning the season in a fight for a lineup spot, Andrae kept his head down and earned his return to the big club and an expanded role (in terms of games p...
BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 11: Ryan Lin is an exciting two-way defender
As we turn the page and move outside of the top-10, Ryan Lin arrives as a reminder that there’s ample talent to be found outside of that top group in this year’s draft. A well-rounded and highly cerebral defender, Lin put in a solid season in the WHL, rounding out a very successful junior career, before he shifts his sights to the NCAA next season. One of the top defensemen in this class, while he doesn’t have the size of some of these other top prospects, he makes up for it with the stre...
A Flyers and Leafs goalie trade is starting to make too much sense
If there is any move that we can predict that the Philadelphia Flyers are going to make this offseason is to acquire a goalie who will be a major upgrade behind Dan Vladar in the depth chart. And one way that they can do that is possibly trading with a team who seems to have a lot of talent in the crease. Sam Ersson is a restricted free agent this summer but it is not difficult to imagine that the Flyers will not send him a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent and givin...
What Porter Martone showed at the World Championships
Philadelphia Flyers winger Porter Martone saw his 2025-26 playing season officially conclude Sunday in Switzerland as Canada played Norway in the bronze medal game. Canada was down 2-0 with under two minutes to go but stormed back to tie the game in the dying seconds with a pair of goals by Robert Thomas, the last with eight seconds to go. Norway won the game in overtime 3-2. Although Martone didn’t register a point in the bronze medal game, he made his mark early in the competition with a goa...
4 young free agents the Flyers should target when their draft rights expire
Although all eyes will be on the 2026 NHL Draft in late June, there are roughly a dozen European draftees from the class of 2022 who, unless they’re signed by the end of May 31, will become unrestricted free agents. Simply put, the respective teams who drafted these respective players haven’t inked them to an entry-level contract, meaning their rights to that team will expire. On top of that, there will be similar North American draftees (drafted out of Canadian major junior hockey) from ...
Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen is back on NHL trade boards
It’s completely unknown just how busy the Philadelphia Flyers are going to be this summer. They can be involved in a whole lot of trade discussions as they look to improve off of their surprising playoff appearance. Or, they might just sit back and let some prospects and young guys develop and head into next season comfortable with someone like Porter Martone being on the roster for all 82 games, something they didn’t get to have last year. But, one name has already appeared on a trade bo...
BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 10: Daxon Rudolph is a solid bet on top-4 upside
Next up on the BSH Community Draft Board is Daxon Rudolph, a defenseman from the WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders who has gotten buzz as a potential top-10 selection. Rudolph is in the second to third tier of defensemen in this draft class, depending on how you rank Albert Smits , Carson Carels , and Keaton Verhoeff . It appears that Rudolph is in a tier just below those guys, but it wouldn’t be entirely surprising if a team values Rudolph over someone in that tier. Pre-draft rankin...
Matvei Michkov may finally get to represent Russia again
The International Ice Hockey Federation has made a massive decision that could affect hundreds of players across the world, and most importantly, the Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov. Announced by the group that oversees all international hockey tournaments, their previous decision to ban Russia from all competitions going forward has now been reversed. They most recently made the formal decision to ban the country from all competitions during the 2026-27 season, but now that ban has b...
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