Defense, Defense, Defense Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 11, 2025November 11, 20250 Number One in 2025 versus Number Two in 2022. Matthew Schaefer versus Simon Nemec. One’s an 18-year-old rookie. The other’s a 21-year-old in his third NHL season. They can both generate offense, but one is clearly superior in that category. And as for their primary job, defending, each still has
Looking Back at the Jack Murtagh Pick Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 3, 2025November 3, 20250 When I talk about players in the 2025 NHL Draft. It’s easy to point out the stars. The hardest part is to figure out the players who will outperform their standing in that draft. Former NTDP forward Jack Murtagh is one of those players. Teams are always quietly looking for players
Flyers Rookie Camp Report Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 11, 2025September 11, 20250 I thought this camp was organized and did a lot to get the players ready for a game the next few days. Here is what I saw: Luke Vlooswyk – He used his 6’5” frame to pin Denver Barkey to the boards. No current Flyers defenseman does this and someday he may do
Blittner’s Blue Line: Next Stop, Playoffs! Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - April 15, 2025April 15, 20250 “This stop, Willoughby.” For as weird and wacky as episodes of The Twilight Zone generally were, they’ve got nothing on The NHL playoffs. This year’s postseason begins on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Most of the participating teams have been determined, although there’s still a couple fighting for spots. While we wait
Some Flyers Dev Camp Notes Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - July 5, 2024July 5, 20240 I didn’t get to stay the entire day. I’m no longer sick but my household still has some issues. So, of the players I saw, here were the standouts good and bad. It’s mostly good. Jett Luchanko – C - His speed is very good. But I don’t think it’s as
Bobrovsky vs. Shesterkin Is Super Intriguing Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 22, 2024May 22, 20240 When the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers take the ice at Madison Square Garden, a lot of the series focus will be on the two netminders. Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Igor Shesterkin. I’ve had the pleasure of covering both of these guys, Moreso Bobrovsky and I have a few things
Oliver Bonk and Other Players Wear Marsblade Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 12, 2024March 12, 20240 If you haven’t heard of Marsblade. They are a company that’s starting to grab some market share in the skate blade industry. Jack Drury (Hurricanes), Gustav Nyqvist (Preds), Tyler Boucher (Sens), and Oliver Bonk (London Knights) are some of the players wearing them. The list is growing and The Flyers'
2023 Flyers Development Camp Report Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 4, 2023July 4, 20230 I visited Flyer's dev camp. It was their second day. On the ice and here is what I walked away with. Oliver Bonk – Defense – He excelled in puck retrieval. That’s where his skating talent lies. He needs more two-step quickness but that should come. I really like his compete
Best and Worst NHL Cities With Jill Gonzalez Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2023June 1, 20230 This data from WalletHub shows the best and worst NHL cities. Since the Stanley Cup Final is drawing near, I spoke to Jill Gonzalez to talk about the Cup cities and more. To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283
Nick Seeler is the Flyers’ 2023 Masterton Nominee Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 10, 2023April 10, 20230 Philadelphia Flyers defenseman, Nick Seeler, is the Philadelphia Chapter's nominee for the 2023 Masterton Trophy. The journeyman defenseman had played for the Minnesota Wild, who drafted him in 2011, and the Blackhawks but that didn't last. In 2020-21, the Blackhawks had him listed as a depth defenseman until the two
