Ariel Melendez

Ariel Melendez

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.

Traktor Hockey Club player, Maxim Shabanov (49) seen in...

Why Maxim Shabanov said no to the Philadelphia Flyers

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Stepan Falkovsky (77) SKA Hockey Club and Maxim Shabanov (49...

Flyers can't ignore what one division rival is building

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Mar 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyson Foerster (71) reacts to falling to the ice during the first period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center.

Flyers may replace Foerster with one of their own

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Mar 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Jakob Pelletier (22) falls to the ice during the first period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center.

Flyers decision to not qualify Jakob Pelletier was the right one

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2025 NHL Draft

Flyers made their new identity loud and clear at the NHL Draft

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2025 NHL Draft

Flyers fail to address one major need at the NHL Draft

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TOPSHOT-KENYA-LIFESTYLE-ICE HOCKEY

Max Westergard could become second player of Kenyan descent to play in the NHL

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MSU's Shane Vansaghi moves the puck against Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3.

Shane Vansaghi blends Flyers style with built in chemistry from Michigan

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Apr 7, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) celebrates his goal scored against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Full details of Cutter Gauthier trade have been finalized after latest Flyers pick

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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Jack Nesbitt is selected as the 12th overall pick to the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater.

Flyers reach for Jack Nesbitt and instantly spark debate

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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Porter Martone is selected as the sixth overall pick to the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Porter Martone is thrilled to follow in Claude Giroux's footsteps with Flyers

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Jan 24, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) controls the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) during the second period at UBS Arena.

Flyers could take advantage of desperate Islanders with a draft day stunner

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Mar 15, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs (31) makes a save on Chicago Blackhawks forward Colton Dach (28) in the second period at Rogers Arena.

Could the Flyers look at the AHL’s Calder Cup MVP for backup role?

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2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

Draft expert links Flyers and Bruins to same three prospects

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Mar 14, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) skates against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Honda Center.

Flyers got everything right in stunning Trevor Zegras move

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Mar 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov (82) allows a goal to Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (not pictured) during the first period at the American Airlines Center.

Ivan Fedotov’s likely demotion puts Flyers’ goaltending decision at the forefront

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