Hextall replaces Holmgren as Flyers GM

We saw some chippiness between players, too, and the power play remains a work in progress through three days of training camp.

Head coach Rick Tocchet didn’t want to evaluate the units heavily after Saturday's scrimmage, but there were some notable highlights.

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While the Flyers had a spring awakening last season, the power play has been barely breathing the last few years. Last season, it finished dead-last for the fourth time in five seasons at 15.7%.

Philadelphia Flyers players take the ice during training camp in Voorhees, N.J. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

If the team doesn't make a great leap forward, going after a star becomes an easy decision. But what if the Flyers show they might be ready to win now? What does the GM do then?

The program, which began Friday and is free of charge, aims to continue Johnny and Matty's lifelong mission of growing the game of hockey and making it more accessible to everyone.

Michkov's first day of training camp was night and day compared to last year, while his summer work earned praise from his coach and several teammates.

The Flyers know they won't sneak up on anyone this year, but with plenty of returnees, they're confident as training camp gets underway.

In the latest episode of Flyers Extra, the Flyers' director of player development riffed on several of the organization's top prospects. Here are the highlights.

A shorter training camp means a larger emphasis on summer training in the gym and on the ice. "If you’re not in shape going into the season, you’re behind the eight ball," said one player.

Will the Russian star hit the ground running in Year 3, and can the Flyers finally take a step forward on the power play? We'll soon find out.

The 2021 fifth-round pick is someone the organization values highly due to his size and smooth skating. But can he beat out David Jiříček or Oliver Bonk for one of the team's final spots?

Along with giveaways throughout the season, the Flyers will host games spotlighting their Flyers Charities Carnival as well as an Ed Snider Legacy Game, Military Appreciation Night, and Pride Night.

Brière said Michkov "looks good" physically and has a "different swagger" about him this offseason. He also clarified that the goal remains the playoffs for his young team.

The Flyers will kick off the season against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sept. 30.

Tippet, who said he's "all good" after he was knocked out of the playoffs with multiple injuries, is an ambassador for the program that outfits kids with equipment and teaches them the game.

Bonk, 21, had an assist in Sunday's Rookie Series game and knows a condensed training camp leaves him fewer opportunities to make his case to the brass.

The Flyers swept the Rookie Series and saw Barkey and Bump score goals, along with first-round pick Maksim Sokolovskii showing off his long reach to deflect and protect the puck.

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Smith, who finished with 117 receiving yards and a touchdown, came up big during the Eagles' game-winning drive.

Through two games, the line has been shaky in the Eagles' wins, but "I don’t want anyone to panic," Jordan Mailata said.

The airline will begin serving the nonstop route next June.