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.

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

Sep 22, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carson Bjarnason (64) watches water squirted from his bottle during a timeout against the Washington Capitals in the third period at Capital One Arena.

Phantoms should not turn to Carson Bjarnason in do or die game

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Who are the experts mocking to the Flyers in early draft rankings?

Nov 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Ottawa Senators center Claude Giroux (28) looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

A Claude Giroux reunion does not make sense for either party

Montreal Canadiens v Philadelphia Flyers

How the Flyers arena lost its identity from Spectrum to Xfinity

San Jose Sharks v Philadelphia Flyers

Matvei Michkov snubbed of Calder Trophy nomination

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Oliver Bonk stands with Flyers staff after being selected with the twenty-second pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena.

What Flyers fans need to know about the NHL Draft Lottery

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