Mike Gambill

Joined: Dec 10, 2019

I'm a retired high school teacher and former basketball coach who enjoys sharing my passion for this sport for readers to enjoy. I like to mix some technical insight in with a bit of sarcastic humor to keep things in perspective. I also try not to take myself too seriously.

Nov 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

What are Flyers’ fans thankful for?

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: Head coach John Tortorella of the Philadelphia Flyers handles the bench against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on October 02, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

“We suck” says John Tortorella about current Flyers team

Oct 29, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella argues with referee Chris Rooney (5) during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Wells Fargo Center. Carolina won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

How John Tortorella ranks among new NHL head coaches

Oct 18, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA;Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (49), Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) celebrate after they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

What do you know, Flyers have won three in a row!

Oct 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella behind the bench during final seconds of win against the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

It’s October: Why are the Flyers already an afterthought?

Oct 4, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella talks to his players during the first period against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports