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I cover the Philadelphia Flyers for 97.3 ESPN, contributor for Sports Talk Philly, also co-host the YWT Podcast; graduate of Cabrini University, Class of 2014

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Former Flyers Goalie Carter Hart Not Guilty in Hockey Canada Trial Carter Hart and four other members of the 2018 World Junior Championship Canadian team were ruled not guilty on Thursday.

Former #Flyers goalie Carter Hart has been ruled not guilty in the 2018 Hockey Canada trial. All five players facing charges were acquitted by Justice Maria Carroccia.

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24.07.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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College Decision Best for Martone and Flyers Porter Martone is choosing college over a chance to make the Flyers out of his draft year, and it's the best decision for both sides.

Porter Martone, the #Flyers sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, chose college over a chance to make the NHL out of his draft year. It's the best decision for both sides.

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23.07.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rick Tocchet Named Assistant Coach for Canada at 2026 Olympics Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet has been named an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

#Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet will be behind the bench as an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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21.07.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Report: Flyers Top Pick Porter Martone Commits to Michigan State Porter Martone, the Flyers top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is committing to Michigan State and making the move to the NCAA for the 2025-26 season.

According to a report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, #Flyers top pick Porter Martone will commit to Michigan State University.

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21.07.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Takeaways from the Flyers 2025-26 Schedule A look at some takeaways from the Flyers 2025-26 schedule, including a challenging start and a tradition being skipped.

A look at five takeaways from the #Flyers 2025-26 schedule, including a tough start to the season, long homestands early, and a tradition not taking place in 2025.

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#LetsGoFlyers

17.07.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Hire John Snowden as Phantoms Head Coach The Flyers officially announced their minor league coaching staff, hiring John Snowden as Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach.

The #Flyers announced the coaching staff for the Lehigh Valley #Phantoms, hiring John Snowden as head coach.

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14.07.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dan Vladar: β€˜I’m 100 Percent Confident I Have a Lot More in Me' Dan Vladar has yet to play more than 30 games in a season in his career. The new Flyers goalie is confident he can handle the workload.

Dan Vladar has yet to play 30 games in a season in his career. After not being satisfied with his role in Calgary, Vladar is confident he has more to give to the #Flyers.

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12.07.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dvorak: β€˜I Think It’s a Great Opportunity for Me' Christian Dvorak's best NHL seasons came under Rick Tocchet. Reunited with Tocchet on the Flyers, Dvorak wants to take the next step in his career.

Christian Dvorak's best seasons in the NHL were under Rick Tocchet. Now reunited with the #Flyers, Dvorak sees an opportunity to take his game to the next level.

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#LetsGoFlyers

11.07.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cam York: Flyers β€˜at the Stage Where We’re Ready to Break Out’ The Flyers and Cam York made long-term commitments to each other with York's new deal. The defenseman feels both he and the team are ready to break out.

The #Flyers and Cam York made long-term commitments to each other with York's new deal. The defenseman feels both he and the team are "ready to break out."

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10.07.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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McKenna to Penn State, Could Flyers’ Porter Martone Be Next? Penn State hockey landed a commitment from top prospect Gavin McKenna. As more CHL players make the jump, could Flyers draft pick Porter Martone be next?

Gavin McKenna is officially heading to Penn State, the headliner of a group of CHLers making the jump. Could Porter Martone, the #Flyers sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, be next?

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08.07.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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York Deal Sets Flyers Up for 2026; Can They Make Desired Impact? Cam York's new contract was a tidy piece of business by Danny Briere, and has the Flyers set up for an impactful 2026 offseason.

Cam York's contract has the #Flyers positioned well for the 2026 offseason, but will they be able to make the desired impact when the time comes?

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08.07.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State According to multiple reports, top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna will be committing to Penn State in the NCAA.

According to multiple reports, top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna will commit to Penn State.

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07.07.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Flyers Re-Sign D Cam York to 5-Year Deal The Flyers have re-signed defenseman Cam York to a five-year deal with a $5.15 million AAV. York was the final restricted free agent for the Flyers.

The #Flyers have re-signed defenseman Cam York to a five-year deal with a $5.15 million AAV.

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#LetsGoFlyers

07.07.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Fill Gaps, But Long-Term Solutions Remain Unclear The Flyers acquired stopgaps needed for the 2025-26 roster in free agency, but the long-term solutions at key positions remains unclear.

The #Flyers plugged the holes in the roster for the 2025-26 season with short-term stopgaps as free agency opened on Tuesday, but the long-term solutions at key positions remain unclear.

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02.07.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Briere on Flyers Short-Term Deals, Foerster’s Injury, Shabanov After a busy first day of free agency, Flyers GM Danny Briere addressed short-term deals, the injury news with Tyson Foerster, and more.

#Flyers GM Danny Briere spoke after his active Day 1 of free agency on short-term deals, the injury news to Tyson Foerster, and more.

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#LetsGoFlyers

02.07.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Report: Flyers Tyson Foerster to Miss Start of Season with Injury According Anthony SanFilippo of On Pattison, Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with a biceps injury.

According to a report from Anthony SanFilippo of On Pattison, the #Flyers are expected to be without forward Tyson Foerster to start the 2025-26 season, and potentially much longer, with a biceps injury.

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01.07.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Sign Dvorak, Vladar, Juulsen to Open Free Agency The Flyers opened free agency on Tuesday by signing center Christian Dvorak, goalie Dan Vladar, and defenseman Noah Juulsen.

The #Flyers opened free agency by signing center Christian Dvorak and defenseman Noah Juulsen to a one-year deal and goalie Dan Vladar to a two-year deal.

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#LetsGoFlyers

01.07.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Flyers Free Agency Preview: What to Expect NHL free agency opens at noon on Tuesday and the Flyers are expected to be looking for stopgaps and improvements at several critical positions.

NHL free agency opens tomorrow at noon. A preview of what to expect from the #Flyers, including some potential targets to watch.

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01.07.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Receive High Marks for 2025 Draft Class The Flyers received high marks from draft experts with their 2025 NHL Draft class. See what some of the reviews and grades were.

The grades are in, and the #Flyers 2025 draft class received some high marks.

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29.06.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Size Matters: Flyers Get Bigger, and Deeper, After Draft Weekend There was a clear theme to the Flyers selections this weekend: size and work ethic. The Flyers got bigger and deeper as a result, but time will tell if it all pans out the way they intended.

The #Flyers first four picks of Day 2 reflected the same philosophy as Day 1: size matters. Each of the first six prospects taken by the #Flyers was 6'1" or taller. After draft weekend, the #Flyers are much bigger, and much deeper.

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29.06.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Make 7 Selections on Day 2 of NHL Draft The Flyers made seven more selections, and one trade, on Day 2 of the NHL Draft on Saturday.

The #Flyers made one trade and seven selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft.

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28.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Philadelphia Flyers: NHL Draft Day 2 Preview The Flyers have seven more picks on Day 2 of the NHL Draft, including three second-round picks. A preview of Day 2.

Day 2 of the NHL Draft gets underway at noon today. The #Flyers currently have seven picks remaining. Here's a look at some potential targets on Day 2.

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#LetsGoFlyers

28.06.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers 1st Round: Flyers Go BPA with Martone, Take Chance on Nesbitt The Flyers 1st round on Friday looked a lot like 2023. They had a potential top-line winger fall into their laps at 6, then took a chance on a big center at 12.

The first round of Friday's NHL draft felt a lot like 2023: a cornerstone and a work in progress. Porter Martone could be a top-line player. Jack Nesbitt is a much bigger swing that requires a lot of work to pan out.

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28.06.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Trade Up to 12th, Select C Jack Nesbitt The Flyers traded up to the 12th overall pick, sending 22nd and 31st overall to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and selected center Jack Nesbitt.

The #Flyers traded up to the 12th overall pick, sending the 22nd and 31st overall picks to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and selected center Jack Nesbitt.

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28.06.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Select RW Porter Martone with 6th Overall Pick The Flyers have selected right winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

The #Flyers have selected right winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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28.06.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Philadelphia Flyers: 2025 NHL Draft Preview The Flyers have three first-round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. A look at who they could target, recent history at each pick, and more.

The 2025 NHL Draft gets underway tonight. The #Flyers have 3 picks in the first round. Everything you need to know, including targets, recent history of picks 6, 22, and 31, and if the #Flyers could move up or down.

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#LetsGoFlyers

27.06.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Flyer Trevor Zegras: β€˜I’ve Always Felt More Comfortable’ at Center Trevor Zegras wants to play center again and feels it's where he's most comfortable. He'll get that chance again after being acquired by the Flyers on Monday.

"I've always felt more comfortable at center." Trevor Zegras wants to play center again. Now with the #Flyers, he gets that chance. More from the newest #Flyers forward.

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25.06.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜A Risk Worth Taking’: Flyers Trade for Zegras Shows Briere’s Willing to Swing Flyers GM Danny Briere was buttoned-up as usual at last week's pre-draft presser. On Monday, four days before the draft, he made a significant trade to acquire Trevor Zegras. Briere called it a risk…

Danny Briere called the trade acquiring Trevor Zegras "a risk worth taking." It showed the #Flyers GM is willing to take swings to improve the team.

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24.06.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers Acquire Trevor Zegras from Anaheim for Poehling, Picks The Flyers have acquired Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Poehling, the 45th overall pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick.

The #Flyers have acquired forward Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim #Ducks for Ryan Poehling, the 45th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a 2026 fourth-round pick.

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23.06.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flyers to Hire Ex-Capitals Coach Reirden to Round Out Assistant Coaching Staff According to multiple reports, the Flyers will hire ex-Capitals coach Todd Reirden as an assistant coach to round out Rick Tocchet's staff.

According to multiple reports, the #Flyers will hire former #Capitals head coach Todd Reirden as an assistant coach to round out Rick Tocchet's staff.

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19.06.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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