Cole Knuble’s season, in all likelihood, has come to a close. What a wild end to the season it’s been — after losing a pair of 5-2 games to Michigan State to close out their regular season, Knuble and his Notre Dame squad were set to face off against Minnesota in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, and his team which has struggled for large portions of the season, … [Read more...] about Cole Knuble, Notre Dame eliminated in Big Ten Tournament semifinal
Tortorella doesn’t see Ersson as a bona fide starter
The woes of the Flyers this season has often laid at the feet of the goaltenders. They’ve not been good both from the eye test and the underlying metrics available — could even go as far to say they have been the worst in the NHL. After Saturday morning’s skate, coach John Tortorella addressed the struggles Sam Ersson has had, feeling that he hasn’t been consistent enough. … [Read more...] about Tortorella doesn’t see Ersson as a bona fide starter
Bobby Brink’s big night proof of ‘huge step’ in development
Adjusting to life in the world’s top hockey league hasn’t been a total cakewalk for Philadelphia Flyers forward Bobby Brink. As is the case with most young players, he’s experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Just a year ago, the Minnesota native learned a difficult lesson when he was scratched for a road game against the Minnesota Wild in Minneapolis. It … [Read more...] about Bobby Brink’s big night proof of ‘huge step’ in development
Deadline trades show Flyers will try to do right by veteran players
It’s been barely a week since the Flyers traded Scott Laughton, Andrei Kuzmenko and Erik Johnson at this year’s trade deadline. We’ve written extensively about these trades here at Broad Street Hockey, and we’re going to highlight one more aspect: how all three players were sent to a desirable location despite a lack of trade protection. Laughton’s now playing for his hometown … [Read more...] about Deadline trades show Flyers will try to do right by veteran players
Flyers aim to end losing skid against Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming to Broad Street, and the Philadelphia Flyers are desperate to break out of their losing skid. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of puck drop. The Game When: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Wells Fargo CenterHow to watch: NBCSP, FDSNSUN, ESPN+ Storylines to Watch Will Ersson bounce back? Sam Ersson has seen better days. Over the last … [Read more...] about Flyers aim to end losing skid against Lightning