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.

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

Sep 26, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Jett Luchanko (17) during the second period against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers could've used this new potential rule change for Jett Luchanko

Mar 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (8) defends a pass against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Wells Fargo Center.

With arbitration avoided, Flyers still face key decision on Cam York's contract

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

Why Maxim Shabanov said no to the Philadelphia Flyers

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

Flyers can't ignore what one division rival is building

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

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