@simmonssteve
The "xxxxx" is the right move that way it won't be forgotten what he did. It will always be there as a reminder of what occurred and how the whole situation was handled so terribly.
The fact PHI got Fedotov out of Russia after everything that's occurred over the last few years exemplifies how Briere tries to explore all options in an effort to better the team
He's navigated the Gauthier/Hart/Fedotov situations wonderfully as a 1st year GM
@FlyersKnitty
Michkov coming over will help the Flyers attract talent. People forget until the year of the draft, and all of the Russian prospect discourse Bedard/Michkov were considered 1/2 in the 2023 draft.
Having an elite talent like Michkov will help PHI draw players in.
@FlyersKnitty
Flyers defeat the Jets, 2-0.
PHI played last night, and WPG did not making this win more impressive.
Despite missing Couturier/ Drysdale, PHI controlled play and out shot the NHL's top team.
That's the Flyers 3rd straight win and 4th win in their last 5 games.
@FlyersKnitty
Claude Giroux is being congratulated on reaching 1000 points before the start of today's game. Flyers GM Danny Briere congratulated Giroux as well, as Scott Laughton, Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny and Travis Sanheim.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
Tank for Bedard crowd likely isn't thrilled with PHI getting 5 of last 6 pts but when young player are the main catalysts in the wins and are producing offense its a good thing:
Last 3 games:
Tippett: 5 pts
Frost: 4 pts
Foerster: 5 pts
Cates: 4 pts
Farabee: 4 pts
@FlyersKnitty
I will not be apart of Hockey Hound in any way going forward. All the writers who were involved with the site have left and disassociated themselves as well. We were lied to and never knew of the despicable act the creator of this site participated in until late yesterday night.
Asked Philadelphia Flyers 13th overall pick Jett Luchanko about which NHLers he compares his game to and tries to mold his game after.
He stated Nick Suzuki.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
#NHLDraft
When was the last time the Flyers had two forward prospects listed in the top 10 of a prospect rankings list? Refreshing to see for a franchise that's lacked dynamic talent amongst their prospect pool for a while.
@FlyersKnitty
@DailyFaceoff
#Flyers
#NHL
#Prospects
Heading down to the Sphere now will have some great content of the first round for all of you Flyers fans.
Thanks for the support everyone!
@FlyersKnitty
Trade makes sense from a Flyers perspective. Allison wasn't in PHI's future plans.
Gurianov has skill being a former 12th overall pick. He just hasn't been able to stick with a team since being traded from DAL.
Seems like a reclamation project for Philly.
@FlyersKnitty
Fedotov gets his first ever NHL start taking on the Sabres.
He looked poised in his NHL debut this past Monday and had great rebound control for a netminder using new equipment with limited practice time.
I imagine he'll look even more comfortable in net tonight.
@FlyersKnitty
Flyers have officially announced Couturier as new captain
Laughton remains an assistant captain. Konecny gets named an assistant captain as well
PHI's established their leadership core moving ahead. Likely points to Konecny being re-signed and Laughton staying put
@FlyersKnitty
Flyers pick at
#7
and select Matvei Michkov.They had to do it and they got a steal of a pick. In my draft primer article for
@FlyersKnitty
I ranked Michkov at
#2
in terms of overall talent. In my opinion Flyers just got the second most talented player in this draft.
#NHLDraft2023
The locker room has bought into what Tortorella and his staff are trying to implement on the ice.
It's easy to see with the way they are playing. This Flyers team is certainly a far more cohesive group on the ice than they have been in years.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
Love to see Brink open the scoring in his first game back in the NHL.
Had the confidence to shoot that one from distance and it beat Vasilevskiy. 1-0, Flyers.
@FlyersKnitty
It's clear the Flyers' offense in transition and through the neutral zone is having a huge impact. Such play has created a ton of odd man rushes for PHI. Including breakaways.
Refreshing from a team whose transitional offense was almost non-existent in prior years.
@FlyersKnitty
Matvei Michkov is a Flyer! Flyers fans how excited are you that the team just got a steal of a pick at
#7
. The 2nd overall player in this draft in terms of raw skill/talent level. Has all the potential to be a generational talent at the NHL level.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
#NHLDraft
Unexpected move from DET.Zadina's struggled at NHL level so far but is only 23 and was
#6
overall pick in the 2018 Draft. Definitely,has skill just hasn't translated consistently to the NHL level at this point.Could be a worthwhile reclamation project for the Flyers.
@FlyersKnitty
Couturier returns to lineup tonight for Flyers, which is a huge boost.
Frost is a healthy scratch for the 7th time. At this point, the scratch is not warranted here. He's set up scoring chances for teammates, and they haven't capitalized. If you won't play him, have to move him
I'll be at this year's Draft in Vegas giving you Flyers fans the best coverage and content possible live from the Sphere.
A huge thanks to everyone who supports
@FlyersKnitty
and the Gettin Gritty Wit It podcast, without your support, this wouldn't be a possibility.
#NHLDraft
Giroux earned the right to go to the team of his choosing. When the trade was made it was hard to predict which team FLA or COL would have more playoff success. Either would have been a viable choice at the TDL.Not sure what the point of this is other than to stir controversy.
Claude Giroux could’ve played for Colorado. Rather than have a chance in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Lightning, he forced his way to Florida. Now his team is one game away from being swept in the second round by Tampa.
It looks like Matvei Michkov will be on his way to Philadelphia as per this report.
Obviously, there were initial reports out of Russia that came out a few weeks back stating this may be a possibility.
Nothing confirmed yet but Michkov may be on his way.
@FlyersKnitty
Translated:
According to SE, SKA forward Matvey Michkov will continue his career in Philadelphia. The contract with the St. Petersburg club will be terminated until 2026, and the rights to the hockey player in the KHL will remain with the army team.
What a clutch goal by Gauthier for the US to take the lead, defeat Finland, and secure their spot in the WJC final taking on Sweden.
He showed his patience and elite shot/release with that PP goal.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
The Ginning/Attard pairing looked steady in this game taking on Florida.
Both didn't look out of place and were put in certain situations defending some of Florida's top players.
Attard with 17:48 TOI, 5 hits and 2 blocks. Ginning with 18:13 TOI, 5 hits, 1 block.
@FlyersKnitty
Thanks to all of you who followed my Flyers coverage for
@FlyersKnitty
this season. I'll have an article up this weekend analyzing the season/future outlook
@Ywolok
,
@JameyBaskow
and I will provide our analysis on the end of the season and what's next on Gettin Gritty Wit It tomm
Asked Flyers General Manager Danny Briere on the staff's thought process behind trading the 12th overall pick and their selection of Jett Luchanko at 13th overall.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
#NHLDraft
This is a much better deal for the Flyers versus the reported 3.33 AAV that was rumored to be the cap hit.
Seeler was making 775 k on his last deal. With the cap going up and his recent play, this contract is deserved in my eyes and not one that will hamper PHI.
@FlyersKnitty
Can't wait to get to Nashville and bring the passionate Flyers fans some great coverage from the Draft floor. This wouldn't be a possibility without all of your support Flyers fans, thank you! Follow along for the next week and we have you covered on the draft front.
@FlyersKnitty
Flyers fans:
Thanks for all your support, and it's because of you we are able to send Vasili
@FlyerItUp
from the "Gettin Gritty Wit It" podcast to the draft again as a credential reporter.
Nashville...here we come. Thanks
@NHL
and fans
Flyers releasing info stating they're looking to re-sign Walker is a leverage play
Trying to show teams they value Walker highly
They want to let teams know it's going to take a certain price to acquire him, and if they don't pay up, they won't be giving him away
@FlyersKnitty
As per
@TSN_Sports
,
@reporterchris
there was something in place between DET and the Flyers for JVR but Van Riemsdyk was actually not traded and was not traded to any team. Chuck Fletcher failed to move an expiring asset in JVR, overplayed his hand here. Malpractice.
@FlyersKnitty
Deal makes sense for both parties. York gets 2 years to try and establish himself as a top pairing defenseman. Then potentially cash in on his next deal. While the Flyers get a player who can likely play in their top 4 for only 1.45 million per year for 2 seasons.
@FlyersKnitty
Just got word St. Louis is looking to move up in the draft, has been in discussions with Flyers regarding # 7. Could be, # 7 for # 10 swap with St Louis' 25th or 29th pick in play that would move to the Flyers as well. Shoutout to
@DennisTFP
.
@FlyersKnitty
@Flyers
#NHLDraft2023
If the Flyers can get Fedotov to the NHL, it would be a big help in stabilizing the goaltending position
Ersson has been good but is only a rookie. Having a partner like Fedotov to rely on would be helpful. Philly's back-ups in Sandstrom/Petersen have underwhelmed
@FlyersKnitty
Everyone’s being very careful here for obvious reasons, but it is believed Fedotov is en route to beginning his NHL career for the Flyers. Wasn’t aware until news broke this morning, but all sides have worked on a solution for the last few weeks.
Flyers wasting no time and officially sign the 13th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Jett Luchanko, to a 3-year entry-level contract.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
Huge news for the Flyers in regards to Carter Hart going on an indefinite leave of absence.
This is speculative, but it was mentioned in December that he was suffering from an undisclosed illness. Maybe this is related to that.
Nonetheless, hopefully, he's okay.
@FlyersKnitty
Per Philadelphia Flyers General Manager, Daniel Briere:
"Carter Hart has requested and been granted an indefinite leave of absence citing personal reasons. The club will have no further comment at this time."
The work ethic is there when it comes to Michkov's preparation and how dedicated he is to the game.
He lives and breathes hockey. It's evident when taking into consideration he wanted to get on the ice immediately after a 22 hr flight.
I have no doubts he will mesh with Torts.
Matvei Michkov has arrived in the USA and is officially a Philadelphia Flyer.
After all the uncertainty surrounding him at the 2023 Draft and when he might be able to make his NHL debut, it must be a relief for the Flyers that it only took a season to get him over.
@FlyersKnitty
Here's the full 2024 Philadelphia Flyers draft class:
Jett Luchanko, Center
Jack Berglund, Center
Spencer Gill, RH Defender
Heikki Ruohonen, Center
Noah Powell, Right Wing
Ilya Pautov, Right Wing
Austin Moline, RH Defender
Thanks for following along with my draft coverage!
Follow along for updates and live tweets from the NHL Draft in Nashville later tonight. I'll have you all covered Flyers fans. Going to be an interesting night to see what unfolds with the
#7
and
#22
overall picks.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
#NHL
#NHLDraft
What a goal by Owen Tippett there. Another highlight reel tally for him with the spinorama, backhand, bar-down goal on Oettinger.
Used his speed there to create that play and had a great finish.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
At this point all the DeAngelo controversy is overblown. Sure he has a checkered past but it seems to be behind him. Everyone makes mistakes in life and can grow from them. If he repeats them in Philly then the criticism is deserved but until then it's not warranted.
@FlyersKnitty
Flyers Amateur Scout, Shane Fukushima, on the Noah Powell selection:
"Big powerful forward that can shoot the puck. Led the USHL in goals with 43 goals. Plays with grit and bite and plays a heavy game down low.... 1/2
@FlyersKnitty
Hart coming up huge and making another save at a key time to keep it 2-0. Sprawled across the net and makes a diving glove save on Berggren. Terrific stop there showing a ton of athleticism.
@FlyersKnitty
Sean Couturier has been named the new captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Congrats to him and very well deserved. He's been one for the best 2 way Centers in the league for years.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
Market value contract for what Konecny brings to the table.
Essentially, a point per game guy with 40 goal potential and brings that aggressive style of play/tenacity.
Understand the frustrations as AAV comes in higher than Reinhart but that's where the taxes come into play.
Detroit heading to OT eliminates the Flyers from playoff contention.
Even though the Flyers won't be making the playoffs, they were competitive on a nightly basis and had success against some of the top teams in the NHL. Something to build on for next season.
@FlyersKnitty
Excited to be here to cover the Draft and represent
@FlyersKnitty
. Buckle up and stay tuned everyone tons of content on the way the next few days ahead.
#Flyers
#NHL
#Draft
Flyers fans buckle up. Our very own
@FlyerItUp
is in Nashville for the draft tomorrow. He will be credentialed and it's because of you. Thanks so much
📸:
@FlyerItUp
Travis Konecny has 13 goals in his last 14 games and is also on a 10 game point streak. Not to mention the fact he's in the top 15 in points per game amongst the elite players in the NHL. Anyone still think he isn't a bonafide 1st line player in this league?
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
Insights on PHI win against NSH
-PHI shows resilience, W after L
-Farabee, 1g, 2a, best game so far
-Hart, great positioning/rebound control
-NSH controlled play most of game, PHI opportunistic found ways to score
-Formula to win this specific game unsustainable
@FlyersKnitty
Flyers enter MetLife stadium dressed up as Rocky.
Can't get any more Philly than that. This front office and organization seem to really understand how to connect with their fan base.
Huge change from the prior regime.
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
As per
@FriedgeHNIC
on 32 Thoughts intermission broadcast the Flyers will not be resigning Jay O'Brien and based on what Friedman said it appears the Flyers will receive a 2nd round pick in the upcoming NHL Draft as compensation.
#Flyers
#NHL
#Draft
@FlyersKnitty
Interested to see what this potentially might mean for the Flyers. Maybe Briere's found a team Krug is willing to waive for after all. Things are always fluid in these types of situations. Players can also always change their minds.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
#NHL
#Trades
Patrick Brown looks to be getting in his first team practice with the Flyers today after being on the Covid protocol list. Keep an eye on Brown to potentially replace NAK in the upcoming games here.
#BringItToBroad
#Flyers
#NHL
@FlyersKnitty
The Flyers have 7 wins over top 10 teams in the NHL this season and are on a 5 game win streak
They've put up 35 + shots on net in 9 straight games for the 1st time in 40 years
Impressive for a team most thought would be bottom 5 in NHL. 2nd in the Metro currently.
@FlyersKnitty
Keith Yandle has had an amazing career so far but he simply does not have it anymore in terms of being an NHL regular. Sucks to see because he has been so dynamic offensively over his career however his play is actively hurting the team nightly.
#BringItToBroad
#NHL
@FlyersKnitty
Crazy company for Michkov to be apart of. Also very impressive he had a higher points per game average than all these players. Elite talent.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
KHL players that Matvei Michkov had a higher P/PG than at the same age:
— Alex Ovechkin
— Evgeni Malkin
— Vladimir Tarasenko
— Kirill Kaprizov
— Nikita Kucherov
— Evgeni Kuznetsov
— Pavel Buchnevich
Eventually, we'll stop talking about him. But wow is he a great prospect.
Congrats to
@28CGiroux
on reaching 1000 NHL games played. Not very many make it to 1000 games let alone with the same organization. Have watched Giroux his entire career and he is an all-time great Flyer and NHLer. He's a no doubt HOFer in my eyes too.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
#NHL
Flyers fans I have you covered for tonight's game will be taking pictures all throughout and posting my commentary on what's happening on the ice. Also, will have some interview coverage post game as well. Thank you all for the support!
@FlyersKnitty
#BringItToBroad
#NHL
Today I said goodbye to one of my best friends James Raptopulos. We golfed together almost once a week for 20 years since I was 7 years old. Rest in peace to an amazing person. We'll tee it up again one day brother. ❤️
Flyers will be placing Rasmus Ristolainen on IR to begin the season. As a result, they did not have to send anyone down to become roster compliant. Looks like, PHI are running with 3 G, 8 D and 12 F. Brink, Foerster, Andrae, Zamula are all on the roster.
@FlyersKnitty
#Flyers
Makes some sense PHI buys-out DeAngelo, considering trade with CAR didn't occur. Looks like Flyers couldn't wait on CAR any longer. Understandable considering there was no guarantee the trade would happen. Buy-out frees up a roster spot for a young D-man to slot in.
@FlyersKnitty
Would be great work by Briere to turn Krug not waiving his NTC to come to the Flyers into a positive. Makes sense Florida is an option as they were looking to add an offensive D-man. Have to wonder if FLA's 2nd rounder along with Denisenko or Samoskevich are in play.
@FlyersKnitty
Now hearing Florida might be a possibility where the hope is that Krug might waive his NTC to go and could help facilitate the
#Flyers
trade with the Blues
Nothing for sure but it’s being discussed
Flyers defeat Boston, the top team in the NHL, and a team they struggle with, 3-2. That's PHI's 1st win against BOS since OCT, 20th, 2021
Flyers now have 12 wins over top ten teams in the NHL this season
Huge game from Konecny. Couturier's line was very effective
@FlyersKnitty
Tough weekend for Flyers with back to back losses against NYR and PIT
In the NYR matchup, PHI actually deserved to win based on their play
Goaltending really took away some of PHI's momentum taking on PIT
Have to wonder if Sandstrom gets a look here coming up
@FlyersKnitty
When you look at factors that caused the Flyers to miss the playoffs the power-play might be the most crucial
Flyers will finish with the worst PP in the NHL for the 3rd straight season which is an NHL record
That and the 8 game slide squashed their playoff hopes
@FlyersKnitty
Gauthier is in great company with this list. Tons of potential in his game/skillset. Likely the most important thing for PHI is his development at C. Sending him back to the NCAA where he'll continue to play as a C and grow his game is the best move for the Flyers.
@FlyersKnitty
Every U20 player to put up as many points as Cutter Gauthier at the World Championships in the last decade:
— Connor McDavid
— Auston Matthews
— Mitch Marner
— Sebastian Aho
— Patrik Laine
— Seth Jones
— Dylan Larkin
— Nico Hischier
— Juraj Slafkovsky
Pretty strong company.
Flyers score on the power-play and get the 4-3, OT comeback win. Their 4th straight game with a PP goal.
Zamula with a shot from the point and Farabee with the tip in front. His 2nd goal of the game, and 1st OT game winner of his career.
@FlyersKnitty
Just landed in Toronto so I missed the Michkov news.
But it's finally official that Matvei Michkov is a Philadelphia Flyer.
As expected, the contract is full of performance bonuses and signing bonuses.
Here's the full contract breakdown as per
@CapFriendly
One of the best players of the last decade plus. What a milestone for Giroux. Has had a great season with the Senators. 33 goals and 44 assists for 77 points while currently playing his 81st game of the season. Almost a point a game pace at 35.
I'll be in the press box covering Flyers v Leafs in Toronto for
@FlyersKnitty
. Something like this wouldn't be possible without all of your support over this past year. Want to give a huge thanks to everyone for sticking with us. I'll have all the latest for you at the game.
With the way the Flyers were utilizing Brink, it seemed as though loaning him back to the AHL was on the table.
Better to have him go down, play in a top line role, and get his confidence back versus sitting as a healthy scratch for a prolonged period of time.
@FlyersKnitty
Seeler is a good 3rd pair D-man who sticks up for teammates, blocks shots, brings physicality. Also great locker room guy
Despite that, max offer should be 3 years/2 mil. Anything more and would trade for assets. Especially with Andrae, Attard, Bonk in the pipeline
@FlyersKnitty
On Seeler, sounds like the initial contract ask wasn't received overly well from Philly's side. Talks ongoing, I believe, but sounds like
#LetsGoFlyers
want him in the $2.5M-$3M AAV range, and Seeler's camp is looking for a fair bit more over multi-years.
I'll be in the press box tonight covering Flyers v Leafs and will have full coverage of the game.
As well as, full post-game press conference coverage.
Thanks for all your support Flyers fans, without you this wouldn't be possible!
@FlyersKnitty
#LetsGoFlyers
Flyers fans. Our very own
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has been approved for the Toronto game tonight. Give him a follow, and thanks to everyone for making this possible.
Flyers fans rock
Flyers have taken the ice for pre game warmup. They were led out by Emil Andrae who had is rookie lap before his teammates joined him on the ice.
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#LetsGoFlyers