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Flyers re-sign center Jacob Gaucher to one-year deal
The Flyers are settled into their offseason already, but they’re still finding time to chip away at their smaller bits of business left on the docket. The most recent development for them comes with the announcement that they’ve re-signed center Jacob Gaucher to a one-year, two-way contract extension, which carries an average annual value of $850,000 ( per Puckpedia ) and covers the penultimate of his final two seasons before he hits unrestricted free agency. OFFICIAL: We have signed forw...
Why a Dylan Larkin trade could be a mistake for the Flyers
With reports Thursday afternoon that longtime Detroit Red Wings center (and captain) Dylan Larkin is requesting a trade out of town , the Philadelphia Flyers might have found their top-line center essentially falling into general manager’s Danny Briere’s lap. But is it too good to be true? Are there some major red flags that come with a Dylan Larkin trade to the Flyers? Of course, a few things would have to happen in order for Larkin to end up wearing the Flyers sweater for the next five ...
Friday Morning Fly By: New targets emerge
*Big news yesterday, huge news, absolutely relevant to your interests: Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. [ Sportsnet ] *DANNY GET ON THE PHONE! TREVOR GO GET YOUR BOY! [ BSH ] *While we are talking targets for Danny B. to aim at, if you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can check out his case for (and against!) acquiring John Carlson. [ PHLY ] *Some other potential targets discussed in this here mailbag. [ The Athletic ] *Anyway we also got some...
Early 2027 Stanley Cup odds show growing respect for the Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are the last two teams standing in the battle for the Stanley Cup this year, but the other 32 teams have their sights set on the offseason and how they can better themselves for the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the 16 teams in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and their odds somewhat reflect that for the 2027 Stanley Cup. Flyers have 18th-best odds to win 2027 Stanley Cup Depending on which sports...
Dylan Larkin just became the Flyers’ dream trade target
The Philadelphia Flyers have been linked to a few centers in trade rumors in recent weeks, and another center is reportedly demanding a trade from his team. Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday afternoon that Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. “There’s a lot to unpack here. First, should mention that no one would comment. Not Larkin, not agent Pat Brisson, not Red Wings Executive Vice-President & GM Steve Yzerman. “Second, Larkin’s involvement i...
BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 15: Xavier Villeneuve could be the power play quarterback the Flyers need
We’re just about hitting the true midpoint of the Community Draft Board, and next up, we’re welcoming into the mix defenseman Xavier Villeneuve. A name that might be familiar to some of the prospect watchers around here, Villeneuve just wrapped up his third season in the QMJHL with Blainville-Boisbriand, where he was teammates with Flyers 2024 second-round pick Spencer Gill. Villeneuve put up a productive — if somewhat uneven — draft season, and has made a lot of fans for himself off of h...
Flyers announce two-game Rookie Series against Rangers in September
We now know the dates where we will see all the current and potentially new Flyers prospects on the ice at the same time in a slightly competitive setting. It might feel like the playoffs just ended for this team but we have even more hockey just around the corner. The Philadelphia Flyers will play their annual Rookie Series this September in Allentown against the New York Rangers. The team made the announcement Thursday regarding the two-game matchup which begins on Saturday evening, Sep...
2025-26 Player Grades: Jamie Drysdale stepped up at the right moment
Heading into his second full season as a Flyer, Jamie Drysdale was facing a bit of a crossroads. He wasn’t horrible in 2024-25 by any means, but he lacked the sort of high level play that was expected of him when he was drafted 6th overall in 2020. While he did serve as a consistent top-four defender throughout last season, he didn’t really get trusted with high leverage minutes in difficult matchups, and never seemed to fully gain the trust of John Tortorella. Games Played Goals As...
4 comparables for Dan Vladar’s next contract with the Flyers
Although the contract has not been officially confirmed or announced by the team, it appears that Philadelphia Flyers and goaltender Dan Vladar are going to be together for a while longer. Vladar’s two-year, $6.7 million contract has this upcoming 2026-27 season remaining, but indications are the team and player are set to announce a five-year contract extension when free agent frenzy rolls around on July 1. The exact details or cap hit have not been revealed, nor if there’s any clauses in the...
Thursday Morning Fly By: Everyone’s on Summer hours
*Folks we aren’t even a week into June and all of the Flyers beats are already morphing into their summertime forms (people not writing any articles ever). BUT FEAR NOT. Broad Street Hockey doesn’t know what a day off is. Anyway the Flyers should resist the urge to take on another one of the Anaheim Ducks’ project players. [ BSH ] *While we’re talking trades, the Flyers would do well to absolutely not trade Owen Tippett unless the return is undeniably worth the price. [ BSH ] *Until ...
Rick Tocchet surprisingly received three first-place Jack Adams votes
It’s safe to say that the Philadelphia Flyers hiring Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history was a polarizing move. While some thought it was a good idea to bring in a player-friendly head coach after the ouster of John Tortorella, Tocchet was yet another former player joining the organization. It certainly didn’t seem like a move for a New Era of Orange. Tocchet’s popularity wavered throughout most of the season, with some even wondering if the Flyers should conside...
Danny Briere leaves no doubt about Flyers’ plans for Dan Vladar
There are a ton of rumors surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers right now. And while not all of them — or maybe none of them — will come to pass, there is one piece of news that has gone from rumors to reports to pretty much done. That, of course, is a potential contract extension for goalie Dan Vladar. Vladar is eligible to sign an extension in Philadelphia on July 1, one year after signing his two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Flyers in free agency. Vladar had a career ye...
BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 14: Oliver Suvanto brings size up the middle
We spent some time yesterday talking about another sizable winger option at the top of the class in Ethan Belchetz, and we’re going to keep the spirit of that rolling a little longer as we introduce our newest addition to the Draft Board in Oliver Suvanto, a sizable center out of the Finnish leagues. A unique case in this draft, Suvanto skipped over the Finnish U20 level completely and jumped straight into a full time role at the top level in Liiga this season. It wasn’t a perfect year, b...
Why trading for Mason McTavish could be a huge mistake for the Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks have connected on a few trades in recent years. First, it was the disgruntled Cutter Gauthier being dealt to Anaheim for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick. Then it was the Ducks’ turn to trade away a player needing a change of scenery, sending Trevor Zegras to the Flyers for Ryan Poehling, a second-round pick, and a fourth-round pick. Both teams are probably pretty happy with how those deals have turned out so far. Drysdale and Zegras ha...
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...
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