Sam Morin is Trying To Switch Positions in 2021 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 31, 20200 Having been around Sam Morin for many years now, pre-draft, as a member of the Phantoms and Flyers, I have rarely met a guy who is 100% optimistic all the time. He’s rehabbed from some terrible injuries. He hasn’t played in a while, and yet, when his coach, Alain Vigneault,
Cam York is Getting Closer to Reaching His Dream Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - October 16, 20200 Cam York has been a player I’ve followed for years now. I watched him grow up in the NTDP, seeing him in various games and tournaments over the years, and now he’s inching closer to turning pro. York was a player who greatly benefitted from Flyers Rookie Camp, you remember, back
10 Flyers Thoughts on Game 4 Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 19, 2020August 19, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-0, taking a three games to one series lead in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Series. Here are some observations. The Flyers again deployed the Michael Raffl-Nate Thompson-Tyler Pitlick line to start the game, the same unit that got the assignment in Game Three.
10 Flyers Thoughts On Game 3 Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 17, 2020August 17, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to take a two games to one lead in their first-round series. Here are some observations. From puck drop, the Flyers accorded themselves better in their attention to pace and defensive comportment. They seemed to play with better spirit, as well, which
NHL Bob and KHL Bob Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 17, 20200 Avangard’s new recruit, Corban Knight, is enjoying something of a reunion in Balashikha as pre-season continues. Back in the day, the forward made his NHL debut in Calgary under Bob Hartley and now the two are working together once again in KHL. So, who better to tell us about the
10 Flyers Thoughts on Game Two Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 15, 2020August 15, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 on Friday afternoon, tying their Best of Seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series at one game each. Here are some observations. 1) If the second period of Game One was a blueprint that interim Canadiens head coach Kirk Muller (after head coach Claude
10 Flyers Thoughts on Game One Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - August 13, 2020August 13, 20200 The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1, in Game One of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series. Here are some observations. The goalie match-up is as advertised. Not often you watch two goaltenders but on a technical display as proficient as what Carter Hart and Carey Price displayed. If there
Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Report: Mason Millman Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 10, 2020March 10, 20200 The Flyers drafted Mason Millman 103rd overall in the 2019 NHL Draft and he could end up being a steal. I wrote this about him during last year’s rookie camp: http://www.sportsology.com/some-lesser-known-blueliners-shined-at-flyers-rookie-camp/ I had a chance to see him this year while playing for the Saginaw Spirit. They’re a good team and he’s
Some Lesser Known Blueliners Shined at Flyers Rookie Camp Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 10, 2019September 10, 20190 Voorhees - - As Flyers rookie camp is getting ready to wind down. I thought with all the press the offense was getting that I’d highlight a few lesser-known defensemen. I profiled Wyatte Wylie here: http://www.sportsology.com/wyatte-wylie-explains-his-improved-play/ He didn’t show much push back here at camp, but he has done that occasionally with the
Wyatte Wylie Explains His Improved Play Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 7, 2019October 24, 20190 Wyatte Wylie is a 6-0, 188-pound defenseman who the Flyers took in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft. The Everett, Washington native has made a big jump this past year and as a result, should be rewarded with an entry-level contract. So far that hasn’t happened. He turns 20
