Weekly Buzz: The Flyers Haven’t Lost Their Touch At Home

This week’s serving of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes from around the web.

The Philadelphia Flyers had a fairly successful round of back-to-backs following a nine-day All-Star Break, earning three points as they pushed the Pittsburgh Penguins to overtime on the road and defeated the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 6-3 at the Wells Fargo Center. It seems like the bye didn’t affect the Flyers play at home.

Gritty made his presence known during Philadelphia’s win over Colorado on Saturday, dressing up as former Philadelphia Eagles and current Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, who’s set to coach in Super Bowl 54. More absolute greatness from the furry, orange mascot. (NBC Sports Philadelphia)

The Flyers and longtime equipment manager Derek Settlemyre decided to abruptly part ways this week, and we here at Broad Street Buzz wish him the best in his future endeavors. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Comcast CEO Dave Scott sat down with Sam Carchidi to discuss a variety of topics, including the state of the Flyers playoff hopes and whether or not he’d like to see the team make a move at the Trade Deadline in February. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

We started a new series here at BSB and looked at what General Manager Chuck Fletcher should do at the previously mentioned Trade Deadline, beginning with standing pat and buying on the market.

Does Philadelphia have what it takes to make a second-half push for the postseason? Several Flyers writers and bloggers weighed in. I personally think they do. (Philly Voice)

And finally, Flyers contributor Bill Meltzer conducted an interview with Flyers Assistant GM Brent Flahr and asked him his thoughts on the farm system as it currently stands in a three-part series. (NHL.com)

The Flyers enter the new week with a 28-17-7 record and 63 points on the season. They’ll be right back at it again on Monday, as they head to Detroit to face off with the lowly Red Wings on Monday.