Therien’s Take: The Roger Principle in Action
Ever heard of the Roger Principle? Basically, it says never place a tactician in charge of a strategic problem. Their hammer sees every new problem as another nail.
Ever heard of the Roger Principle? Basically, it says never place a tactician in charge of a strategic problem. Their hammer sees every new problem as another nail.
Coming off a weekend split in St. Louis and Dallas, Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers returned home on Sunday from their dads’ trip
Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers (9-6-3) split their weekend road trip. On Saturday in Dallas, the team’s legs were heavy and they weren’t sharp mentally.
Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers (9-5-3) are in Texas to take on Glen Gulutzan’s Dallas Stars (11-4-3). The Flyers have gained points in five straight games.
Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers (8-5-3) are on the road on Friday to take on Jim Montgomery’s St. Louis Blues (6-8-3) at Enterprise Center.
Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers (8-5-3) went 0-0-2 on their short homestand. On Wednesday, they accomplished half of what they wanted.
Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers (8-5-2) are home on Wednesday to play Kris Knoblauch’s Edmonton Oilers (7-6-4) on Military Appreciation Night.
The Philadelphia Flyers carry a winning record (8-5-2) into this week. The team has shaved a full goal-plus per game off their 2024-25 goals against average.
The Philadelphia Flyers have a rare three-night break in their schedule. The team practiced on Sunday and has Monday off.
The Philadelphia Flyers and slow starts have become a regular occurrence in recent games. Despite an impressive rally and a dominant third period, they fell short against the Ottawa Senators in overtime, losing 3-2 on Saturday at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.