Category Archives: Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rebuild Rankings: Which Teams Are Closest to Contention – 2025-26 Preseason Edition

When the Rebuild Rankings first began, a project following the 2023 Trade Deadline that has become one of the biggest pieces here at The Hockey Writers, there were two burning…

Finland Made a Statement at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase

The 2025 edition of the World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) wrapped up in Minneapolis with Finland proving once again that their development system is one of the most consistent and…

Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division

This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…

How Alexandre Daigle’s Throwaway Line Shaped Chris Pronger’s NHL Career

In 1993, the Ottawa Senators were a young franchise looking for a savior. They believed they’d found one in Alexandre Daigle, selecting him first overall in a draft loaded with…