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Flyers 3 Stars vs Capitals

Flyers 3 Stars: Giroux, Timonen Lead In 5-4 OT Win Over Caps

What a game, as the Flyers beat the Caps in their most exciting game of the season. As the man, the myth, the legend Steve “Coatsey” Coates just said on Flyers PostGame Live, “it was an emotional roller coaster”. The Flyers are creeping up the Eastern Conference Standing, getting closer and closer to that coveted […]

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Sean Couturier vs Jets

Analyzing This Mess We Call The 2012-13 Flyers

As you all know, this Philadelphia Flyers team has not been what anyone would have expected. Their season started slow with offensive and defensive troubles. Briere didn’t show up as he was expected, Giroux got off to a slow start, not all players are repeating last year’s stellar season, and Bryz has slowed down after […]

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Flyers 3 Stars vs Devils

Flyers 3 Stars: Bryzgalov, Talbot Lead Flyers to Huge Win Over Devils

After an embarrassing performance Wednesday night, the Flyers finally got the message, and battled to a 2-1 win over New Jersey.  Here are your three stars of the night: 3rd Star: Claude Giroux “G” certainly showed up tonight, playing hard at both ends of the ice, and putting home the game-winning shootout goal. An optimistic […]

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Riley Cote

Exclusive Interview With Phantoms Coach, Flyers Legend Riley Cote

Check out my exclusive interview with former Flyer and current Adirontack Phantoms assistant coach Riley Cote. Daniel Blanchard: At what age did you start playing hockey? Riley Cote: I started playing when I was 5. DB: Who was your favorite player growing up? What about now? RC: Growing up I liked Mark Messier and Scott […]

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Flyers Sabres 2

Flyers 3 Stars: Rinaldo, Gagne, and Talbot Shine in Win Against Sabres

The Flyers won their first game after losing the last 3. The defense played well, the offense put three pucks past Ryan Miller, and Bryzgalov gave a solid performance. The win isn’t anything to get all too excited about, but it is a start for this team to turn it around. 3rd Star: Zac Rinaldo […]

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Flyers 3 Stars vs Bruins

Flyers 3 Stars: Meszaros, Timonen Lone Bright Spots in Loss to Bruins

Today’s game was another disappointing loss for the Flyers. The Flyers went down 3-0 in a span of under two minutes If they want to make a playoff push they need to be able to score goals. There were few bright spots in today’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins. 3rd Star: Kimmo Timonen Timonen worked […]

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Scoracek

The Evolution Of Jake Voracek: A Rising Star

Jakub Voracek was drafted 7th overall in 2007 by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Voracek spent his first three NHL seasons in Columbus, tallying 134 points in 241 games through that period. His highest point total was 50 points during his second season in Columbus. Voracek’s time in Columbus was short-lived. On June 2013, 2011, Voracek, […]

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Giroux Voracek

Flyers Analysis: Answering Your Questions About the Orange and Black

Follow Daniel on Twitter @DBlanchardKS. Shaun asks “How good do you think Couturier will be by the end of the season? Do you think in a couple of years he could be an All-Star?” Right now Couturier is only on pace for 21 points this season. He is capable of putting up more than that, […]

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Flyers 3 Stars vs Penguins

Flyers 3 Stars: Voracek, Timonen Shine in Disappointing Loss

Another disappointing finish to a fantastic start. The Flyers held a 3-goal lead heading to the 2nd period but then the Penguins scored 4 unanswered to go up by 1. The Flyers cannot expect to make the playoffs if they keep on dropping points they have a good chance of earning. The Flyers look to […]

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Sean Couturier

Trading Sean Couturier May Be The Key To The Flyers Success

As we all know, Sean Couturier’s offensive play isn’t developing  into what everyone has hoped. On the defensive side of the puck he is one of the best forwards on the team, and will continue to shape into an elite defensive player. Couturier isn’t to blame for this season’s struggles at all. He has received […]

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Flyers 3 Stars vs Rangers

Flyers 3 Stars: Voracek, Simmonds Tally Goals In Loss To Rangers

It was a disappointing finish to a close hockey game as the New York Rangers beat the Flyers 4-2. With all of the goals coming off clear defensive breakdowns, you wonder how much longer GM Paul Holmgrem can wait on making a move for a defenseman (See the article “Why Trading Danny Briere Makes Sense“). 3rd […]

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Flyers 3 Stars vs Senators

Flyers 3 Stars: Bryz Stands Tall In 200th Career Win

3rd Star: Jake Voracek Jake added to his recent hot streak, opening the scoring for the Flyers in the second period. Jake had 1 goal and was +1. Jake leads the team in scoring with 24 points. 2nd Star: Wayne Simmonds Simmer scored his 5th goal in the last 7 games this afternoon to put […]

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