Kelly Hinkle

Deputy Managing Editor and Podcast Host at Broad Street Hockey

@broadsthockey | @PHLY_Flyers | [email protected] Happiest on a plane & in a place well north of here. You'll think I'm weird; just go with it

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NHL Draft Lottery 2025: Open Thread

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Kelly Hinkle

By Kelly Hinkle © Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports IT'S BALLS TIME, BABY! The Draft Lottery goes live tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN here in the States, Sportsnet for our neighbors up north. Have thoughts? Emotions? Reactions? Share them here, fam! Be sure to check back post-lottery for our analysis, and be sure to check out our Lottery Live Stream over on YouTube:
On to the second

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Kelly Hinkle

*The first round wrapped this weekend with two Game 7s and it was a heck of a round. We're now on to the second round; here's the full schedule for you to plan your life around. [Sportsnet] *The Avalanche lost their aforementioned Game 7 to the Stars, which has some ramifications for the Flyers ' upcoming draft. [BSH] *The Phantoms are in their second round of the playoffs as well and are coming off a VERY big win over the Hershey Bears.
Monday Morning Fly By: On to the second

1 week ago | broadstreethockey.com | Kelly Hinkle

*The first round wrapped this weekend with two Game 7s and it was a heck of a round. We’re now on to the second round; here’s the full schedule for you to plan your life around. [Sportsnet]*The Avalanche lost their aforementioned Game 7 to the Stars, which has some ramifications for the Flyers’ upcoming draft. [BSH]*The Phantoms are in their second round of the playoffs as well and are coming off a VERY big win over the Hershey Bears.
Friday Morning Fly By: Oh? Canada!

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Kelly Hinkle

Nov 10, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) celebrates with right wing Tyson Foerster (71) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.
Friday Morning Fly By: Oh? Canada!

1 week ago | broadstreethockey.com | Kelly Hinkle

*Big news!! Not one, not two, but THREE of our boys will be heading to Europe to play for Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship! [BSH]*The Flyers heard us speculating that they were spearheading a media campaign to sell us on Rick Tocchet and said “oh no, can’t have that.” So they called their pal Kevin Weekes and let him know that they interviewed Alex Bump’s former coach, Pat Ferschweiler. Do not fact check the premise of this blurb, thank you.
Thursday Morning Fly By: Full court press

2 weeks ago | broadstreethockey.com | Kelly Hinkle

*Anyone else starting to feel like there’s a real coordinated effort to sell you on the idea of Rick Tocchet as head coach? Unclear if this is because the organization wants us to accept the inevitable or if this is just the media people pushing the idea of getting their buddy the job. Here’s hoping it’s the latter. Anyway, here’s six things you should know about the dude they’re probably going to hire because of course they are.
Let the countdown begin

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Kelly Hinkle

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jett Luchanko is selected by the Philadelphia Flyers with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports *After weeks of maybe this day, maybe that day nonsense, the league has finally confirmed that the Draft Lottery will take place May 5! Less than a week! Time to start praying to the balls gods.
Wednesday Morning Fly By: Let the countdown begin

2 weeks ago | broadstreethockey.com | Kelly Hinkle

*After weeks of maybe this day, maybe that day nonsense, the league has finally confirmed that the Draft Lottery will take place May 5! Less than a week! Time to start praying to the balls gods. [NHL]*Yesterday the Flyers extended the deal that will keep the Reading Royals as the team’s ECHL affiliate.
Options piling up

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Kelly Hinkle

Feb 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) as Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) and defenseman Nick Seeler (24) defend during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images *Big news yesterday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins decided that Mike Sullivan was the problem and needed to be relieved of his duties.
Tuesday Morning Fly By: Options piling up

2 weeks ago | broadstreethockey.com | Kelly Hinkle

*Big news yesterday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins decided that Mike Sullivan was the problem and needed to be relieved of his duties. Kyle Dubas is a fascinating man. [NBC Sports Philly]*With another potential candidate for Briere to choose entering the mix, let’s take a step back and look at where the Flyers’ coaching search sits at the moment. [BSH]*Here’s what the extremely plugged in Insiders are Hearing. A lot of great insight in this one.