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Barkey leaves early as Flyers fall 5-2 to Capitals in preseason opener
sports17 days ago

Barkey leaves early as Flyers fall 5-2 to Capitals in preseason opener

Denver Barkey exited early with a lower-body injury after a first-period hit as the Flyers lost 5-2 to the Capitals in their preseason opener at Giant Center. With many regulars absent, Jack Studnicka and Cole Knuble scored for Philadelphia, and Knuble highlighted a strong showing while Joseph Woll stopped 16 of 19 shots before Carson Bjarnason allowed two goals on eight shots in relief. The Flyers have three more preseason games before the regular season begins next week.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#capitals#flyers#injury
Flyers Camp Scrimmage Reveals Early Standouts and Fresh Looks
sports19 days ago

Flyers Camp Scrimmage Reveals Early Standouts and Fresh Looks

Philadelphia's training camp kicked into gear with a structured scrimmage featuring 20 forwards, 12 defensemen, and four goalies. Coach Rick Tocchet stressed Day 1 concepts (including the power play) amid the smaller, early-stage setup, while several players stood out and new looks emerged through the sessions, underscoring the physical battles and preparation ahead of the season.

via PHLY Sports|
#flyers#nhl#scrimmage
Bump fires early shot at Flyers roster with standout rookie-game showing
sports26 days ago

Bump fires early shot at Flyers roster with standout rookie-game showing

Alex Bump kicked off the Flyers’ rookie schedule with a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Rangers, signaling a serious push for a lineup spot as training camp begins. The 22-year-old winger built on last season’s late‑season performance, with Cole Knuble and Jett Luchanko contributing on the top line, while Maksim Sokolovskii added physical presence and Carson Bjarnason shined in net in the opener; several prospects, including Porter Martone, Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk, were scratched for the game.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#alex-bump#flyers#nhl
Sixers reveal South Philly arena images on track for 2030 opening
top-stories1 month ago

Sixers reveal South Philly arena images on track for 2030 opening

The Philadelphia 76ers released the first images of their privately funded new South Philadelphia arena, slated to open in 2030 and shared with the NHL’s Flyers and a future WNBA expansion franchise. The project, first announced in 2022, shifted from a Fashion District Philadelphia site to a joint venture with the Flyers, with officials saying it will deliver the world’s best fan experience, create thousands of jobs, and boost the city’s economy while honoring Philly’s sports culture.

via NBA.com|
#arena#comcast#flyers
Flyers to Open 2026-27 at Home vs Penguins in Historic Early Start
sports2 months ago

Flyers to Open 2026-27 at Home vs Penguins in Historic Early Start

The Philadelphia Flyers will kick off the 2026-27 NHL season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT at Xfinity Mobile Arena, marking the earliest opener in franchise history and the first home opener since 2022-23; with an expanded 84-game schedule and a shortened preseason, the club will also visit the Devils on Oct. 1 and Ottawa on Oct. 8 as the full schedule is released July 15.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#flyers#nhl#penguins
Briere must dodge Holmgren's pitfalls as Flyers chase big offers
sports3 months ago

Briere must dodge Holmgren's pitfalls as Flyers chase big offers

The Flyers’ pursuit of Leo Carlsson via an offer sheet echoes past Holmgren-era missteps: bold, front-loaded contracts and high-risk moves that failed to secure a true top-pair defenseman and left the team rebuilding with limited results. With Briere at the helm, the piece argues for calculated risks that fit a rebuilding plan rather than a spending spree on aging stars, stressing timing, fit, and avoiding replication of Holmgren’s mistakes.

via Broad Street Hockey|
#danny-briere#flyers#nhl
Philly bets big on Carlsson with $90M offer sheet
sports3 months ago

Philly bets big on Carlsson with $90M offer sheet

Philadelphia signed 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet, forcing Anaheim to decide within seven days whether to match or accept four first-round picks as compensation if they don’t. The deal is heavily front-loaded with signing bonuses, creating cap pressure for both teams. While Ducks are expected to match to keep their 1C, the move epitomizes the Flyers’ willingness to swing big in this rebuild and could trigger trades to fit the payroll, shaping both franchises' plans for 2026-27 and beyond.

via PHLY Sports|
#ducks#flyers#leo-carlsson
Flyers' Offer Sheet to Carlsson Could Make Him NHL’s Highest-Paid Player
sports3 months ago

Flyers' Offer Sheet to Carlsson Could Make Him NHL’s Highest-Paid Player

The Philadelphia Flyers tendered a five-year offer sheet averaging $18 million per season to Ducks center Leo Carlsson, potentially making him the NHL’s highest-paid player. The Ducks have seven days to match; if they don’t, Philadelphia would receive four first-round picks as compensation. Carlsson, 21, had a breakout year with 67 points in 70 games, and reports indicate multiple teams submitted offers, signaling a high-stakes market for top RFAs (with Bedard looming as the next domino).

via RMNB|
#ducks#flyers#leo-carlsson
Flyers Make a Bold $90M Play for Leo Carlsson
sports3 months ago

Flyers Make a Bold $90M Play for Leo Carlsson

The Philadelphia Flyers have tendered a five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Ducks center Leo Carlsson (AAV $18M), giving Anaheim seven days to match or forfeit four first-round picks over the next four years. At 21, Carlsson is viewed as a rising two-way center who could become the cornerstone of Philadelphia’s lineup as the team bets on a rising salary cap to fund the move.

via PhillyVoice|
#ducks#flyers#leo-carlsson
Flyers offer Carlsson $90M five-year deal, Ducks must decide by July 10
sports3 months ago

Flyers offer Carlsson $90M five-year deal, Ducks must decide by July 10

Philadelphia Flyers have made a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson, giving the Ducks until July 10 to match; if Anaheim declines, they receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Carlsson, 21, posted career highs of 29 goals, 38 assists and 67 points in 70 games last season and has 141 points (61 goals, 80 assists) in 201 career NHL games since being drafted No. 2 in 2023. This marks the second offer sheet of the offseason after Barrett Hayton signed with the Devils.

via NHL.com|
#ducks#flyers#hockey
Foerster inks long-term extension as Flyers solidify young core
sports3 months ago

Foerster inks long-term extension as Flyers solidify young core

Tyson Foerster signed an eight-year, $56.8 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, starting in 2027-28 with a $7.1 million AAV, signaling the team's commitment to him as a core piece after an injury-shortened season that included a playoff-clinching shootout goal. The Flyers also announced deals for goalie Dan Vladar and forward Noel Acciari as they reshape their roster.

via NHL.com|
#contract#extension#flyers
Flyers Land Six Prospects Across 2026 NHL Draft
sports3 months ago

Flyers Land Six Prospects Across 2026 NHL Draft

Philadelphia Flyers selected six prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft (three defensemen, two goaltenders, one forward) — Maksim Sokolovskii (27th), Brek Liske (53rd), Martin Psohlavec (62nd), Marek Sklenicka (120th), KJ Sauer (136th) and Max Laatikainen (213th) — with picks concentrated on day two after a first‑round move; the haul came via trades that sent 21st overall to San Jose in exchange for 27th, 62nd and 120th, plus a Florida deal that added a 5th-round pick in 2026 and a 4th-round pick in 2027 for Garnet Hathaway and a 6th-round pick. Team officials tout upside and two-way potential for the prospects.

via NHL.com|
#draft2026#flyers#hockey
Flyers land Brek Liske in Round 2, a promising two-way defenseman
sports3 months ago

Flyers land Brek Liske in Round 2, a promising two-way defenseman

Philadelphia selected Brek Liske, a 6'1" right-shot defenseman from the WHL's Everett Silvertips, 53rd overall in Round 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft, after trading back in Round 1 to add Maksim Sokolovskii and then taking goalie Martin Psohlavec at 62. Liske posted 24 points (7 goals, 17 assists) and a plus-36 in 52 regular-season games, plus 17 points (4 goals, 13 assists) with a plus-25 in 18 playoff games. He describes himself as a two-way defenseman, and his Flyers-loving father Lonnie—who even has a Flyers-themed orange jeep—cheered loudly when the pick was announced.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#brek-liske#defenseman#everett-silvertips