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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

Marcello DeFeo
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Did a lack of depth prevent any Flyers from making the NHL Quarter-Century team?

Broad Street Buzz Week in Review: May 12-18

These Flyers' legends walk together forever

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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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Mar 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Kieffer Bellows (26) reaches for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (27) in the first period at Wells Fargo Center.

Flyers' offseason hinges on re-signing key forward

Scott Cole
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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?

Marcello DeFeo
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Press Conference - Rick Tocchet and Danny Briere

Rick Tocchet’s player-first mentality is a healthy change of pace for Flyers

Ariel Melendez
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Unknown Date, 2001; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Jersey Devils defensemen Scott Niedermayer (27) and Turner Stevenson (24) in action against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Roman Cechmanek (32), Kim Johnsson (5) and Simon Gagne (12) at Continental Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

Did NHL fans snub any Flyers goalies in the Quarter Century Team?

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Ariel Melendez
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Mar 25, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Philadelphia Flyers forward Rodrigo Abols (18) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Flyers depth signings give team more options down the middle

Scott Cole
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Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College forward James Hagens (10) shoots against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats during the third period at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

A trade scenario could alter who might be available to the Flyers

Scott Cole
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Jan 25, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet looks on from the bench against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Rogers Arena.

The best and worst case scenarios regarding Rick Tocchet's hiring

Scott Cole
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Apr 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (8) attempts to free his stick against New York Islanders left wing Pierre Engvall (18) in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Flyers can extend York and Foerster, but should they?

Justin Bonhard
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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Mar 30, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet gestures during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Flyers coaching carousel moves on from tough coach, reportedly hires a new tough coach

Marcello DeFeo
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Jan 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers former player Mark Recchi speaks during his induction ceremony into the Flyers Hall of Fame before a game against the Boston Bruins at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

NHL’s snub of Forsberg, Recchi, and Pronger is quietly outrageous

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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Flyers coaching tree quietly ends with this group of familiar names

Marcello DeFeo
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New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers

Honoring the Life of Resilient, Loved Defenseman Barry Ashbee

Marcello DeFeo
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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

Ariel Melendez
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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

Marcello DeFeo
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Carolina Hurricanes v Montreal Canadiens

Flyers could consider Carolina coach as out-of-the box candidate

Scott Cole
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The Bears hoist the Cup. The Hershey Bears hosted the Coachella Valley Firebirds Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals at Giant Center on Monday June 24, 2024. The Bears defeated the Firebirds, 5-4 in OT to claim their 13th Calder Cup Championship and their second in a row.s.

Phantoms season comes to an end in Game 5 loss to Bears

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