Ariel Melendez

Ariel Melendez

Joined: Jan 9, 2020

Ariel Melendez runs the Broad Street Buzz page as the Co Site Expert. A part of Fansided since 2020, she first began as a contributor for the site before becoming the Site Expert only a few months later. When not writing about her favorite sport, she is usually playing video games with her friends or listening to the latest Taylor Swift album. Ariel can be reached at xxarlimexx12@gmail.com.

February 7, 2010; Washington, DC, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jay McKee (74) waits for a faceoff against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Flyers should consider out of the box candidates for coaching position

Philadelphia Flyers v New York Islanders

Phantoms ride Wisdom’s shorthanded spark to playoff victory

Michigan State's Isaac Howard celebrates his goal against Notre Dame during the third period in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

Flyers should be knocking down the door to sign Isaac Howard

Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

5 goaltenders the Flyers could target for short-term help

NHL Holds News Conference And Draft Pick Lottery

Flyers seek top pick to reignite Broad Street dominance

Pittsburgh Penguins v Florida Panthers

New Flyers coaching candidate emerges after split from Penguins

Apr 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena.

Flyers should weaponize offer sheet strategy on Leafs

Philadelphia Flyers v Vegas Golden Knights

Which Flyers are offer sheet eligible this offseason?

2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round 2-7

Alex Bump calls Wilkes-Barre defenders “soft” after Phantoms playoff opening victory

Mar 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw and assistant coach Rocky Thompson behind the bench against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Flyers make much needed change on coaching staff

Jan 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) on the bench during the third period against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center.

Matvei Michkov's praise of John Tortorella shows the former head coach played a key role

Apr 13, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) celebrates his goal scored in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Flyers shifting from subtraction to addition in next phase of rebuild

Mar 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) scores the game-winning goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Flyers goalies top the list for worst in the league

Columbus Blue Jackets v Philadelphia Flyers

Sean Couturier’s exit interview proves John Tortorella’s firing was necessary

Apr 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) scores a goal on Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov (35) during the second period at KeyBank Center.

Flyers loss to Sabres secures fourth-best lottery odds

Apr 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39), center Sean Couturier (14), right wing Bobby Brink (10) and right wing Tyson Foerster (71) watch the final seconds of loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

The final game of the season holds significant draft lottery odds for the Flyers