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Kevin Durso
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I cover the Philadelphia Flyers for 97.3 ESPN, contributor for Sports Talk Philly, also co-host the YWT Podcast; graduate of Cabrini University, Class of 2014
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Former #Flyers goalie Carter Hart has been ruled not guilty in the 2018 Hockey Canada trial. All five players facing charges were acquitted by Justice Maria Carroccia.

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Former Flyers Goalie Carter Hart Not Guilty in Hockey Canada Trial
Carter Hart and four other members of the 2018 World Junior Championship Canadian team were ruled not guilty on Thursday.
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July 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Porter Martone, the #Flyers sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, chose college over a chance to make the NHL out of his draft year. It's the best decision for both sides.

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College Decision Best for Martone and Flyers
Porter Martone is choosing college over a chance to make the Flyers out of his draft year, and it's the best decision for both sides.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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#Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet will be behind the bench as an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Rick Tocchet Named Assistant Coach for Canada at 2026 Olympics
Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet has been named an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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July 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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According to a report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, #Flyers top pick Porter Martone will commit to Michigan State University.

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Report: Flyers Top Pick Porter Martone Commits to Michigan State
Porter Martone, the Flyers top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is committing to Michigan State and making the move to the NCAA for the 2025-26 season.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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A look at five takeaways from the #Flyers 2025-26 schedule, including a tough start to the season, long homestands early, and a tradition not taking place in 2025.

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5 Takeaways from the Flyers 2025-26 Schedule
A look at some takeaways from the Flyers 2025-26 schedule, including a challenging start and a tradition being skipped.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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The #Flyers announced the coaching staff for the Lehigh Valley #Phantoms, hiring John Snowden as head coach.

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Flyers Hire John Snowden as Phantoms Head Coach
The Flyers officially announced their minor league coaching staff, hiring John Snowden as Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Dan Vladar has yet to play 30 games in a season in his career. After not being satisfied with his role in Calgary, Vladar is confident he has more to give to the #Flyers.

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Dan Vladar: ‘I’m 100 Percent Confident I Have a Lot More in Me'
Dan Vladar has yet to play more than 30 games in a season in his career. The new Flyers goalie is confident he can handle the workload.
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July 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Christian Dvorak's best seasons in the NHL were under Rick Tocchet. Now reunited with the #Flyers, Dvorak sees an opportunity to take his game to the next level.

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Dvorak: ‘I Think It’s a Great Opportunity for Me'
Christian Dvorak's best NHL seasons came under Rick Tocchet. Reunited with Tocchet on the Flyers, Dvorak wants to take the next step in his career.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The #Flyers and Cam York made long-term commitments to each other with York's new deal. The defenseman feels both he and the team are "ready to break out."

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Cam York: Flyers ‘at the Stage Where We’re Ready to Break Out’
The Flyers and Cam York made long-term commitments to each other with York's new deal. The defenseman feels both he and the team are ready to break out.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Gavin McKenna is officially heading to Penn State, the headliner of a group of CHLers making the jump. Could Porter Martone, the #Flyers sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, be next?

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McKenna to Penn State, Could Flyers’ Porter Martone Be Next?
Penn State hockey landed a commitment from top prospect Gavin McKenna. As more CHL players make the jump, could Flyers draft pick Porter Martone be next?
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July 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Cam York's contract has the #Flyers positioned well for the 2026 offseason, but will they be able to make the desired impact when the time comes?

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York Deal Sets Flyers Up for 2026; Can They Make Desired Impact?
Cam York's new contract was a tidy piece of business by Danny Briere, and has the Flyers set up for an impactful 2026 offseason.
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July 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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According to multiple reports, top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna will commit to Penn State.

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Top 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna Commits to Penn State
According to multiple reports, top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna will be committing to Penn State in the NCAA.
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July 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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The #Flyers have re-signed defenseman Cam York to a five-year deal with a $5.15 million AAV.

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Flyers Re-Sign D Cam York to 5-Year Deal
The Flyers have re-signed defenseman Cam York to a five-year deal with a $5.15 million AAV. York was the final restricted free agent for the Flyers.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The #Flyers plugged the holes in the roster for the 2025-26 season with short-term stopgaps as free agency opened on Tuesday, but the long-term solutions at key positions remain unclear.

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Flyers Fill Gaps, But Long-Term Solutions Remain Unclear
The Flyers acquired stopgaps needed for the 2025-26 roster in free agency, but the long-term solutions at key positions remains unclear.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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#Flyers GM Danny Briere spoke after his active Day 1 of free agency on short-term deals, the injury news to Tyson Foerster, and more.

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Briere on Flyers Short-Term Deals, Foerster’s Injury, Shabanov
After a busy first day of free agency, Flyers GM Danny Briere addressed short-term deals, the injury news with Tyson Foerster, and more.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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According to a report from Anthony SanFilippo of On Pattison, the #Flyers are expected to be without forward Tyson Foerster to start the 2025-26 season, and potentially much longer, with a biceps injury.

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Report: Flyers Tyson Foerster to Miss Start of Season with Injury
According Anthony SanFilippo of On Pattison, Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with a biceps injury.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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The #Flyers opened free agency by signing center Christian Dvorak and defenseman Noah Juulsen to a one-year deal and goalie Dan Vladar to a two-year deal.

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Flyers Sign Dvorak, Vladar, Juulsen to Open Free Agency
The Flyers opened free agency on Tuesday by signing center Christian Dvorak, goalie Dan Vladar, and defenseman Noah Juulsen.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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NHL free agency opens tomorrow at noon. A preview of what to expect from the #Flyers, including some potential targets to watch.

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2025 Flyers Free Agency Preview: What to Expect
NHL free agency opens at noon on Tuesday and the Flyers are expected to be looking for stopgaps and improvements at several critical positions.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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The grades are in, and the #Flyers 2025 draft class received some high marks.

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Flyers Receive High Marks for 2025 Draft Class
The Flyers received high marks from draft experts with their 2025 NHL Draft class. See what some of the reviews and grades were.
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June 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The #Flyers first four picks of Day 2 reflected the same philosophy as Day 1: size matters. Each of the first six prospects taken by the #Flyers was 6'1" or taller. After draft weekend, the #Flyers are much bigger, and much deeper.

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Size Matters: Flyers Get Bigger, and Deeper, After Draft Weekend
There was a clear theme to the Flyers selections this weekend: size and work ethic. The Flyers got bigger and deeper as a result, but time will tell if it all pans out the way they intended.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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The #Flyers made one trade and seven selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Flyers Make 7 Selections on Day 2 of NHL Draft
The Flyers made seven more selections, and one trade, on Day 2 of the NHL Draft on Saturday.
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June 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Day 2 of the NHL Draft gets underway at noon today. The #Flyers currently have seven picks remaining. Here's a look at some potential targets on Day 2.

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Philadelphia Flyers: NHL Draft Day 2 Preview
The Flyers have seven more picks on Day 2 of the NHL Draft, including three second-round picks. A preview of Day 2.
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June 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The first round of Friday's NHL draft felt a lot like 2023: a cornerstone and a work in progress. Porter Martone could be a top-line player. Jack Nesbitt is a much bigger swing that requires a lot of work to pan out.

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Flyers 1st Round: Flyers Go BPA with Martone, Take Chance on Nesbitt
The Flyers 1st round on Friday looked a lot like 2023. They had a potential top-line winger fall into their laps at 6, then took a chance on a big center at 12.
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June 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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The #Flyers traded up to the 12th overall pick, sending the 22nd and 31st overall picks to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and selected center Jack Nesbitt.

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Flyers Trade Up to 12th, Select C Jack Nesbitt
The Flyers traded up to the 12th overall pick, sending 22nd and 31st overall to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and selected center Jack Nesbitt.
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June 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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The #Flyers have selected right winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Flyers Select RW Porter Martone with 6th Overall Pick
The Flyers have selected right winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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June 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM