Ryan Quigley

2 months ago | broadstreethockey.com | Ryan Quigley

NHL players present an ethos drenched in confidence and courage. From the outside looking in, these humanoid superheroes appear unshakable, unafraid and indestructible. But appearances can be quite deceptive. As bulletproof as they may seem, NHL players fight internal battles every day. Just like any ordinary person living an ordinary life. And those battles aren’t always won. Confidence is critical for any athlete, regardless of shape, size and age. NHL players certainly aren’t an exception.

2 months ago | broadstreethockey.com | Ryan Quigley

Brad Shaw is learning a lot as he acclimates to his new role with the Philadelphia Flyers. Taking over as the club’s interim head coach after Thursday’s dismissal of John Tortorella, Shaw, like anyone filling a new role at their place of work, is adopting various different responsibilities that were once accounted for by their predecessor. One of which is learning how best to utilize rookie sensation Matvei Michkov. Shaw isn’t unfamiliar with Michkov, of course.

2 months ago | broadstreethockey.com | Ryan Quigley

The Philadelphia Flyers are taking on the Montreal Canadiens in South Philly Thursday night after what was a spectacularly eventful morning. How will the Flyers respond to the firing of head coach John Tortorella? Will they finally end their six-game losing skid? When: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Wells Fargo CenterHow to watch: NBCSP, ESPN+Shaw takes the reinsThere’s a new guy behind the bench. Well, sort of.

2 months ago | broadstreethockey.com | Ryan Quigley

Adjusting to life in the world’s top hockey league hasn’t been a total cakewalk for Philadelphia Flyers forward Bobby Brink. As is the case with most young players, he’s experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Just a year ago, the Minnesota native learned a difficult lesson when he was scratched for a road game against the Minnesota Wild in Minneapolis. It would have been his first time suiting up as an NHLer in his home state with friends and family in attendance.

2 months ago | broadstreethockey.com | Ryan Quigley

The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming to Broad Street, and the Philadelphia Flyers are desperate to break out of their losing skid. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of puck drop. When: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Wells Fargo CenterHow to watch: NBCSP, FDSNSUN, ESPN+Will Ersson bounce back? Sam Ersson has seen better days.