Flyers Defense: What You Need to Know
New Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet is a big advocate for the box-plus-one defensive system. Here’s a basic explanation of the approach and how it functions.
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Quick Hits: Flyers Didn’t Sign Dvorak for the Fourth Line
When the Flyers signed Christian Dvorak as a free agent, they probably didn’t do so with a fourth-line role as their Plan A vision.
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New Flyer Vladar Their Latest Candidate For #1 Goalie
The Flyers want greater competition in goal. Dan Vladar needed a place where he could compete for an expanded role. Hence, the player signed with Philadelphia.
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Stargazing: Dumba Trade, New Stars Assistant Coach
Pressed by the salary cap, Jim Nill sent veteran defenseman Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh. The team also hired David Pelleiter to round out the coaching staff.
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Flyers Quick Hits: Christian Dvorak, Myrtetus, Showcase
Dvorak discusses his decision to play for the Flyers, his previous working relationship with Rick Tocchet, and the evolution of his game.
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Quick Hits: New Arrivals, Phantoms, Flyers Daily
A roundup of Flyers and Phantoms news for July 10, 2025: John Snowden, Zayde Wisdom, Alex Bump, WJSS, Cancer Warriors tourney and more.
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Oilers Acquire Howard: What You Need to Know
The Edmonton Oilers acquired 2024-25 Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The Oilers immediately signed Howard to an entry-level contract.
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York Excited To Re-Sign With Flyers, Team With Zegras
York is acutely aware his offensive numbers dwindled last season with reduced ice-time under previous head coach John Tortorella, but feels he can contribute more if given the opportunity.
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Flyers Quick Hits: Salary Cap Space, Myrtetus Tourney, Summer Showcase
After the Flyers signed Cam York to a new five-year contract on Monday, the team had j$370,238 of salary cap space for 2025-26 according to Puckpedia and $227,739 per Capwages.
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Comfirmed: Cam York Agrees to Five-Year Extension
According to multiple reports, restricted free agent Flyers defenseman Cam York has agreed to a new five-year contract with the team.