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.

Mar 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Olle Lycksell (15) skates past Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period at Capital One Arena.

The Flyers have some tough decisions to make with NHL and AHL free agents

Feb 27, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) looks to block a scoring attempt by the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at T-Mobile Arena.

Flyers reported lack of interest in Nicolas Hague is a smart decision

Anaheim Ducks v Philadelphia Flyers

Matvei Michkov earned more Calder votes than Cutter Gauthier

Feb 25, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

The Flyers would be foolish to trade Owen Tippett after one down season

MSU's Shane Vansaghi shoots and scores against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3 to sweep the series.

3 late first-round draft options for the Flyers

Apr 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) in the third period at Bell Centre.

3 Flyers free agent targets to reach another level in 2025-26

Apr 15, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome.

A new trade target has emerged, but does it make sense for the Flyers?

Apr 13, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Felix Sandstrom (32) makes a save on Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the first period at United Center.

The Flyers shouldn't sign these two players for two very different reasons

London Knights v Saginaw Spirit

Denver Barkey helps lead London Knights to a Memorial Cup championship

Sep 26, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Helge Grans (3) during the third period against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center.

Helge Grans has a prime opportunity to make the Flyers roster

OHL Outdoor Showcase - Oshawa Generals v Hamilton Bulldogs

Flyers could circle back to Jay McKee for Phantoms' head coaching position

Sweden v Denmark - 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Sam Ersson's stellar World Championship helped Sweden capture bronze

Mar 7, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn skates during warmups before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

2 players the Flyers wish they could have back

Press Conference - Rick Tocchet and Danny Briere

Rick Tocchet’s player-first mentality is a healthy change of pace for Flyers

Mar 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw talks with defenseman Egor Zamula (5) against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers fans cannot be happy losing Brad Shaw as a coach

Jan 18, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet speaks with forward Pius Suter (24) on the bench against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at Rogers Arena.

Flyers should move past Rick Tocchet as a coaching candidate