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  • Jan 29, 2019

    Imagine if Carter Hart arrived before having to clean up Flyers' mess

    Moments after the final horn blew Monday night and The Boils’ “Orange And The Black” began serenading a joyous Wells Fargo Center, it was hard not to wonder if this was an instance of What Could Have Been, or even What Probably Should Have Been, if only. If only Carter Hart was here from the onset. If only injuries...

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  • Jan 30, 2019

    Morgan Frost sets the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship on fire

    It didn’t take long for a Flyers prospect to put their stamp on the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, and what an introduction it was. Morgan Frost on Wednesday registered a hat trick and an assist in the first 21 minutes and 50 seconds of Team Canada’s 14-0 shellacking of Denmark. Frost finished the game’s final 38:50 with a disappointing one assist....

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  • Dec 24, 2018

    Future Flyers Report: The 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship primer

    Happy holidays and welcome to one of the most exciting weeks in junior hockey. The 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship kicks off Wednesday in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. The 10-team, 11-day tournament runs through Jan. 5, 2019, and offers hockey fans a glimpse into the future with the best junior players from around the world participating. For Flyers fans, the…

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  • Dec 23, 2018

    Sergei Bobrovsky-Carter Hart duel gives Flyers firsthand look at tough decision ahead

    It took six days into the Chuck Fletcher era for the Flyers to reenter the rumor business. Two weeks ago, there were whispers they will take a run at Sergei Bobrovsky on July 1. On Saturday afternoon, the Flyers witnessed firsthand why that might be a solid idea even if it does potentially block Carter Hart from taking over as…

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  • Dec 22, 2018

    Blue Jackets 4, Flyers 3: Flyers come back to earth

    BOX SCORE  It was bound to happen. The Flyers were going to lose a game with Carter Hart in net. The Flyers on Saturday afternoon were crippled by defensive breakdowns and tortured by Columbus’ first line in a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets at the Wells Fargo Center. Pierre-Luc Dubois, Artemi Panarin and Cam Atkinson were responsible for Columbus’…

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  • Dec 19, 2018

    Flyers film review: Carter Hart steadies the crease in NHL debut

    Carter Hart didn’t do anything extraordinary Tuesday night. He didn’t turn water into wine. He didn’t stand on his head in his NHL debut. Hart did what he’s been doing since he was 8, stopping pucks, and he did so calmly and as if he belonged. It was a steadying performance from Hart for several reasons. He didn’t look...

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  • Dec 17, 2018

    NFL playoff picture: Eagles' updated chances after Sunday's win over Rams

    The Eagles went into Los Angeles on Sunday night and punched the Rams in the face. The Rams hit back late, turned a 30-13 deficit into a one-possession game and had a chance to force overtime on a last-second heave from Jared Goff, but the Eagles (7-7) held tight for a 30-23 win (see Roob’s observations). With the win, the Eagles’...

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  • Dec 13, 2018

    Flyers trade rumors: Could Chuck Fletcher strike major deal with Blues?

    With the holiday roster freeze six days away, expect the speculation game to heat up. The trade deadline is still 10 weeks away, but business is starting to shake out. We’ve seen a couple of minor trades this week and some player movement on the waiver wire. Since Chuck Fletcher took over as the Flyers’ general manager last week,...

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  • Dec 12, 2018

    Chuck Fletcher hires Brent Flahr as Flyers assistant GM

    Chuck Fletcher has found his assistant general manager, and it’s not at all unexpected. The Flyers on Wednesday hired Minnesota senior vice president of hockey operations Brent Flahr as their vice president and AGM. The Athletic’s Michael Russo first reported the news Tuesday night. “Brent brings over 20 years of experience in the National Hockey League and an extraordinary amount of knowledge to...

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  • Dec 10, 2018

    Future Flyers Report: What are Chuck Fletcher's internal options?

    Oh, how things have changed. Ron Hextall is out as Flyers general manager and Chuck Fletcher is in. With the change, we’re going to focus on a few players who could serve as internal upgrades since Fletcher said he’ll evaluate internal options before going the external route. What do Flyers have in Morin? Samuel Morin has been practicing with...

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