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.

Stanley Cup Finals - Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Four

Ville Leino’s rookie playoff run was one to remember

Philadelphia Flyers v Washington Capitals

These 3 Flyers franchise records will be tough to beat

2025 Frozen Four

With Tyson Foerster likely ready to roll, Alex Bump faces a steeper climb to the NHL

Philadelphia Flyers v New York Islanders - Game Six

Oskar Lindblom’s courageous return to the ice was bigger than hockey

Mar 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

Leaving Matvei Michkov off 2030’s NHL elite list is flat out disrespectful

Dec 13, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Aerial view of the Philadelphia Sports Complex with Wells Fargo Center (left), Lincoln Financial Field (right) and Citizens Bank Park.

There’s no place in sports quite like Philadelphia’s stadium district

Jan 13, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) leans against the bench after losing to the Philadelphia Flyers during the shootout period at Wells Fargo Center.

Brad Marchand's shootout gaffe is a moment Flyers fans can still laugh about

Nov 1, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) fights Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Capitals defeated the Flyers, 7-0. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Ray Emery didn’t care that Braden Holbty wasn’t ready to fight

Edmonton Oilers v Philadelphia Flyers

The time when the Flyers didn’t exactly ‘hit’ the beach

2018 NHL Draft - Round One

This pick is one of the Flyers' biggest draft mistakes in franchise history

Apr 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) takes a shot against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

One of the Flyers worst trades still haunt them to this day

Philadelphia Flyers v Ottawa Senators

Top plays from last season for Flyers free agent additions

June 9, 2010; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Ville Leino (center) and defenseman Matt Carle (left) celebrate a goal by left wing Scott Hartnell (not pictured) during the third period of game six of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals as Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) skates away at the Wachovia Center. The Blackhawks won 4-3 to win the Stanley Cup.

A Stanley Cup in 2010 could’ve changed everything for the Flyers

Dec 5, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Linesman Libor Suchanek (60) separates Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) and Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers earn no favors in season-opening gauntlet

2025 NHL Draft - Top Prospect Media Availability

The NCAA should be an intriguing option for Porter Martone

Mar 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

Matvei Michkov ready to put lacrosse goals behind him