Flyers History

Sep 28, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis (94) against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Flyers made these 5 signings and every one backfired in brutal fashion

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15 years later, Flyers fans still get chills from ‘The Shift’

Flyers goaltending carousel keeps spinning and nobody can stop it

These five Flyers draft picks still haunt the franchise

Nov 27, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol behind the bench against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

Are the Flyers coaches to blame for the team's 50-year drought?

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Jun 21, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Bernie Parent arrives on the red carpet before the 2017 NHL Awards and Expansion Draft at T-Mobile Arena.

Flyers' first Stanley Cup victory came 51 years ago

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Oct 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers greats goalie Bernie Parent (1) and Bobby Clarke (16) on ice during ceremony before game against Arizona Coyotes at Wells Fargo Center.

These Flyers' legends walk together forever

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January 8, 2011; Philadelphia, PA USA;  Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Boucher (33) makes a save during the second period of game against the New Jersey Devils at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Brian Boucher became a Flyers legend 25 years ago today

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Dec 5, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock watches his team take on the Nashville Predators during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Predators defeat the Stars 5-2.

Celebrating the careers of these former Flyers coaches

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May 12, 2010; Philadelphia, PA USA;  Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette talks to his team during the 3rd period of game six of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Bruins at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. The Flyers defeated the Burins 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

These Flyers coaches could have won it all, if fate did not get in the way

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Nov 16, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia Flyers Paul Holmgren, left, shakes hands with Rick Tocchet after they were inducted to the Flyers Hall of Fame during a ceremony before game against the Calgary Flames at Wells Fargo Center. Dave Scott, Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO, and Governor of the Flyers stands between them.

Do the Flyers have a trend of hiring from within?

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Rangers coach Mike Keenan celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating Vancouver 3-2 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Madison Square Garden, June 14, 1994.

Flyers coaches who won big after leaving the team

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May 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol speaks to the media after the game against the Dallas Stars in game four of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Climate Pledge Arena.

These Flyers coaches left a mark, but it wasn't always their choice

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May 12, 2010; Philadelphia, PA USA;  Philadelphia Flyers players Simon Gagne (12) and Kimmo Timonen (44) and Braydon Coburn (5) celebrate goal scored by Mike Richards (18) during the 1st period of game six of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Bruins at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

Flyers dominate in legendary playoff comeback

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Jan 24, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Mike Yeo, right, stands behind his team as time runs out in a loss to the Dallas Stars during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

This coaching group once ran the Flyers bench, but not for long

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Flyers coaching tree quietly ends with this group of familiar names

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New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers

Honoring the Life of Resilient, Loved Defenseman Barry Ashbee

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Oct 22, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella leaves the bench after a loss to the Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center.

Coaching Benchmarks: Series Intro

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Montreal Canadiens v Philadelphia Flyers

How the Flyers arena lost its identity from Spectrum to Xfinity

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Peter Forsberg was selected sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft

Will the Flyers continue to have luck with the sixth overall pick?

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Mar 14, 1999; Philadelphia, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Stars center Tony Hrkac (41) in action against Philadelphia Flyers center Eric Lindros (88) at the First Union Center. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

The holdout trade that changed the NHL

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Ed Van Impe, defends Montreal Canadiens Rejean Houle

Former Flyer great, Ed Van Impe, dies at 84

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Philadelphia Flyers v Montreal Canadiens

Could any current Flyers break a franchise record?

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Washington Capitals v Philadelphia Flyers

Former Flyers goalie tops list of those who never allowed an Alex Ovechkin goal

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Montreal Canadiens v Philadelphia Flyers

Why can’t the Flyers keep a good coach?

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Philadelphia Flyers v New Jersey Devils

A pair of Flyers are on this year's Hall of Fame ballot

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Edmonton Oilers v Philadelphia Flyers

Most Important Flyers Players of the Last 25 Years: #5-1

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

Most Important Flyers Players of the Last 25 Years: #10-6

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