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Paul Holmgren Steps Down as Flyers President, Moved to New Role

The Flyers announced that Paul Holmgren will move to a new role as Senior Advisor to Dave Scott, the Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor and the Governor of the Flyers, and to Flyers GM Chuck...

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Top 10 Flyers Moments from the 2010s

It will not go down as the most memorable decade in Flyers franchise history, but there were certainly a few great moments from start to finish in the 2010s. Continue reading…

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Series in Review: Flyers-Capitals 2016

The odds were already stacked against the Flyers when they faced the President's Trophy winners, the Washington Capitals, in the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it turned out to be a...

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Flyers Greatest Moments: The Red Army Game

The Broad Street Bullies were hated across the league as the expansion-age team that would impose their will and fists on any opponent. But all bets were off during the 1976 Super Series when HC CSKA...

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Firsts and Lasts of the Spectrum

The Flyers played their first home game in the Spectrum against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 19, 1967 and claimed a 1-0 victory. For the next 29 seasons, the Flyers called the Spectrum home, before...

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Flyers Name 6 Finalists for Hall of Fame: Who Goes In Next?

The finalists for the Flyers Hall of Fame were named on Tuesday morning, with six members of the Flyers long and storied franchise being up for possible induction later this season. Here’s a closer...

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Comments from Flyers Legend the Latest Saga in Reality Show Season

It has reached a new level for the Flyers. This is essentially one great, big reality show. The play on the ice is only one part of the equation, and at this point, the things happening off the ice are...

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Full Range of Emotions: 10 Takeaways from Flyers Press Conference with Chuck...

Wednesday's Flyers press conference with Dave Scott and Chuck Fletcher was another example of just how far the Flyers are from an identity and a sense of direction. It presents more questions than...

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Trainers’ Lawsuit is Another Major Misstep for Flyers

The latest misstep for the Flyers organization surfaced on Monday, as Anthony SanFilippo of CrossingBroad.com reported that Director of Medical Services Jim McCrossin and assistant athletic trainer Sal...

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Flyers 5: Takeaways from the 2021-22 Season

The offseason will present its challenges for a team in need of an overhaul and massive improvements at every level of the organization. There will be plenty of stories to come as next season’s team is...

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Meet the Flyers: Lecavalier, Emery and Streit Met the Philly Media Today

The three newest Flyers met the media today for the first time. Although for Ray Emery it was his second time. The Flyers held a joint press conference featuring Vinny Lecavalier, Emery and Mark...

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The Culture of the Flyers is Questioned

PHILADELPHIA — For the last 38 years, the Flyers have tried getting back to where they once proudly were – on top of the hockey world. Continue reading…

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Sports Bash Saturday REWIND — Nov. 2

Here's what you missed on the Sports Bash Saturday with Matt Hammond on November 2: -- Hate settling for Nick Foles? It's a helluva lot better than reaching on an unworthy QB in next year's draft. --...

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Snider: “We’ve Got to Figure Out What to Do”

VOORHEES — With his hands in his pockets, Flyers chairman Ed Snider was in no mood to celebrate a Hall of Fame introduction for legendary coach Fred Shero. He looked through the glass in the press room...

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Flyers' Peter Luuko Steps Down

After more than 25 years at Comcast-Spectacor, president and chief operating officer Peter Luukko has stepped down. The move was announced in a press release Monday afternoon. The company, which owns...

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Stepping Aside?

VOORHEES — One way or another, it seems Ron Hextall will be the next general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. Continue reading…

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Sports Bash Saturday REWIND (May 3): Expect Unexpected From Kelly in Draft,...

Here's what you missed on the Sports Bash Saturday with Matt Hammond on May 3: -- Chip Kelly's going to do something unconventional with the Eagles NFL Draft. But you have to trust him, however hard...

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Ed Snider: ‘We’re Snakebit’

Gotta give it to Ed Snider. The Flyers chairman wants to be patient. He knows that's what it's going to take to see results from GM Ron Hextall's plan. "He's the boss," Snider said....

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On the Ice with Isaac...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Attention, National Hockey League general managers: Ron Hextall is open for business. Continue reading…

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Flyers Clinch Playoff Berth

PHILADELPHIA — When Lauren Hart got done singing “God Bless America,” the Flyers’ good luck charm since the 1970s, she brought her cell phone in front of...

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Flyers Chairman Passes

When Bobby Clarke answered the phone at his Flin Flon, Manitoba home in August 1972, he got a real good sense of who he was dealing with. Continue reading…

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Eagles Mourn The Loss Of Ed Snider

PHILADELPHIA (973espn.com) — Legendary Flyers chairman Ed Snider passed away at the age of 83 early Monday morning, just two days after his beloved team succeeded on an unlikely playoff push to end the...

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Coates: Ed Snider Created The Flyers Culture

The Founder and Chairman of the Philadelphia Flyers Ed Snider passed away early Monday morning and the emotions resulting from his passing are still very fresh. Flyers Radio Analyst Steve Coates spoke...

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Flyers Founder Ed Snider to be Honored with Statue

The Flyers announced that a statue of founder Ed Snider will be unveiled on Thursday, Oct. 19, the 50th anniversary of the team's first ever home game. Continue reading…

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Ed Snider’s Grandson Says Gritty ‘Unfortunately Misses the Mark’

Ed Snider’s grandson Garrett wrote an opinion piece for Philly.com and criticized the new Flyers mascot. Continue reading…

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Is It Time for the Flyers to Make a Change?

There are times now where it seems Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol has given up on trying to find the positive spin on games, sounding more like a coach defeated than a coach with an overabundance of...

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In the End, Flyers Patience Ran Out on Ron Hextall

Patience is not something typically associated with the Philadelphia Flyers. Ron Hextall's process to building a contender required patience. It ultimately ran out and it cost Hextall his job. Continue...

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Do the Flyers Need a Full House Cleaning?

It was a question five years ago and it remains one now. The Flyers need a fresh perspective. A look in the mirror should show that the dismissal of Ron Hextall isn’t the only change that needs to...

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Dave Scott Retiring, Dan Hilferty to Take Over as Flyers Governor

The Flyers announced that Dave Scott, chairman of Comcast-Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, will be retiring effective April 17. Dan Hilferty will take over as chairman of Comcast-Spectacor and...

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Flyers ‘New Era’ Becoming Full of Familiar Faces

The Flyers front office now consists of two former players at the top – Keith Jones and Danny Briere – with Patrick Sharp and John LeClair in advisory roles. The names may be different, but the...

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Mark Recchi to Be Inducted into Flyers Hall of Fame

On Thursday, the Flyers announced that Mark Recchi will become the 28th member of the Flyers Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony held on Saturday, Jan. 27, prior to the team’s game against the Boston...

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Flyers: Center Ice Logos a Sign of Rebuilding More than Just Roster

The return of the traditional center-ice logo further shows the Flyers commitment to a rebuild and repairing the relationship with the fan base. Continue reading…

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Snider Legacy Game Part of Restoring Flyers Culture

As the Flyers rebuild, they are also working to repair the culture they were founded on. Saturday's Ed Snider Legacy Game is another example. Continue reading…

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Breaking Down the Cutter Gauthier Trade and a Wild Monday Night for Flyers

The blockbuster Cutter Gauthier trade shook up the Flyers-Penguins game. Breaking down everything that happened on a wild Monday night. Continue reading…

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Flyers Alumni Game a Celebration of Recchi, ’74 Cup Team

The Flyers celebrate the upcoming induction of Mark Recchi into the Flyers Hall of Fame and 50th anniversary of the 1974 Stanley Cup champion Flyers with an alumni game on Friday. Continue reading…

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