Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier headline Flyers' Quarter-Century Teams
In the blink of an eye, it's been 25 years since Y2K. With the help of the fans, the NHL will name its top 25 players since 2000 in the coming weeks. But first, a panel of local reporters, executives, and retired players cast their votes for each club. Here are the Flyers' Quarter-Century First and Second Teams.
In the blink of an eye, it's been 25 years since Y2K. With the help of the fans, the NHL will name its top 25 players since 2000 in the coming weeks. But first, a panel of local reporters, executives, and retired players cast their votes for each club. Here are the Flyers' Quarter-Century First and Second Teams.
First Team: Simon Gagné, Forward
Gagné was a fan favorite due to his speed and flash. In the 2000s, he tallied 515 points (257 goals, 258 assists) in 653 games across two stints in Philly. He also scored the Game 7 winner in the historic 3-0 comeback vs. Boston in 2010.
First Team: Simon Gagné, Forward
Gagné was a fan favorite due to his speed and flash. In the 2000s, he tallied 515 points (257 goals, 258 assists) in 653 games across two stints in Philly. He also scored the Game 7 winner in the historic 3-0 comeback vs. Boston in 2010.
First Team: Claude Giroux, Forward
Forget the past 25 years, the 19th, and longest-tenured, captain in Flyers history has his name all over the Flyers' record book. Giroux is No. 2 in games (1,000), assists (609), and points (900), trailing only Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke.
First Team: Claude Giroux, Forward
Forget the past 25 years, the 19th, and longest-tenured, captain in Flyers history has his name all over the Flyers' record book. Giroux is No. 2 in games (1,000), assists (609), and points (900), trailing only Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke.
Giroux is eighth in goals (291), No. 1 in power-play points (334), and repped Philly at seven All-Star Games. A Hart Trophy finalist in 2013-14, the forward had his best year in 2017-18, finishing second with 102 points and fourth in MVP voting.
Giroux is eighth in goals (291), No. 1 in power-play points (334), and repped Philly at seven All-Star Games. A Hart Trophy finalist in 2013-14, the forward had his best year in 2017-18, finishing second with 102 points and fourth in MVP voting.
First Team: Mike Richards, Forward
Richards was only on the Flyers for six seasons but made his mark in the regular season and, especially, the playoffs. Skating shorthanded, Richards' "The Shift" lives in Philly lore as a key part of the team's 2010 Stanley Cup Final run.
First Team: Mike Richards, Forward
Richards was only on the Flyers for six seasons but made his mark in the regular season and, especially, the playoffs. Skating shorthanded, Richards' "The Shift" lives in Philly lore as a key part of the team's 2010 Stanley Cup Final run.
The Flyers captain was shockingly traded a year after leading the team to the Cup Final. A first-round pick in 2003, he finished his Philly tenure with 133 goals and 349 points in 453 games, including 21 game-winning goals. This century, he is No. 1 in short-handed goals (23) and short-handed points (32).
The Flyers captain was shockingly traded a year after leading the team to the Cup Final. A first-round pick in 2003, he finished his Philly tenure with 133 goals and 349 points in 453 games, including 21 game-winning goals. This century, he is No. 1 in short-handed goals (23) and short-handed points (32).
First Team: Éric Desjardins, Defense
Acquired in 1995 from the Montreal Canadiens, Desjardins became a stalwart of the Flyers' defense. A member of the organization's Hall of Fame, he played 11 seasons in Philly and won seven Barry Ashbee Trophies as the team's top defenseman.
First Team: Éric Desjardins, Defense
Acquired in 1995 from the Montreal Canadiens, Desjardins became a stalwart of the Flyers' defense. A member of the organization's Hall of Fame, he played 11 seasons in Philly and won seven Barry Ashbee Trophies as the team's top defenseman.
First Team: Kimmo Timonen, Defense
The Finn played seven seasons with the Flyers and was a two-time All-Star. Another member of the 2010 team, Timonen ranks first in assists (232) and points (270), and fourth in games played among Flyers defensemen over the past 25 years.
First Team: Kimmo Timonen, Defense
The Finn played seven seasons with the Flyers and was a two-time All-Star. Another member of the 2010 team, Timonen ranks first in assists (232) and points (270), and fourth in games played among Flyers defensemen over the past 25 years.
First Team: Roman Čechmánek, Goalie
Čechmánek played three seasons with the Flyers, posting a record of 92-43-22 in the regular season. His 1.96 GAA, .923 Sv%, and 20 shutouts all sit No. 1 among Flyers goalies over the last 25 years. Čechmánek died in 2023 at the age of 52.
First Team: Roman Čechmánek, Goalie
Čechmánek played three seasons with the Flyers, posting a record of 92-43-22 in the regular season. His 1.96 GAA, .923 Sv%, and 20 shutouts all sit No. 1 among Flyers goalies over the last 25 years. Čechmánek died in 2023 at the age of 52.
Second Team: Danny Brière, Forward
The current GM, Brière played 364 regular-season games for the Flyers and ranks 11th in goals (124) and 12th in points (283) across the past 25 years. He is best remembered for the 2010 run when he led the playoffs with 30 points.
Second Team: Danny Brière, Forward
The current GM, Brière played 364 regular-season games for the Flyers and ranks 11th in goals (124) and 12th in points (283) across the past 25 years. He is best remembered for the 2010 run when he led the playoffs with 30 points.
Second Team: Sean Couturier, Forward
The longest-tenured current Flyer, Couturier ranks third in assists (320) and points (518), and fourth in goals (198) in the past 25 years, and his 836 games are fourth all-time. The 2020 Selke Trophy winner was named captain last February.
Second Team: Sean Couturier, Forward
The longest-tenured current Flyer, Couturier ranks third in assists (320) and points (518), and fourth in goals (198) in the past 25 years, and his 836 games are fourth all-time. The 2020 Selke Trophy winner was named captain last February.
Second Team: Jakub Voráček, Forward
Bookended by stints with Columbus, Voráček had 177 goals, 427 assists, and 604 points in 727 games with the Flyers. His assists and points rank No. 5 and No. 10, respectively, in Flyers' history, and each sit at No. 2 in the past 25 years.
Second Team: Jakub Voráček, Forward
Bookended by stints with Columbus, Voráček had 177 goals, 427 assists, and 604 points in 727 games with the Flyers. His assists and points rank No. 5 and No. 10, respectively, in Flyers' history, and each sit at No. 2 in the past 25 years.
Second Team: Chris Pronger, Defense
The Hall of Famer may have only played parts of three seasons with the Flyers but he certainly left his mark. He had 92 points in 145 games for the Flyers and became a pivotal leader and figure in helping the team reach the 2010 Cup Final.
Second Team: Chris Pronger, Defense
The Hall of Famer may have only played parts of three seasons with the Flyers but he certainly left his mark. He had 92 points in 145 games for the Flyers and became a pivotal leader and figure in helping the team reach the 2010 Cup Final.
Second Team: Ivan Provorov, Defense
Selected seventh by the Flyers in 2015, Provorov played seven seasons and 532 games. A minute-muncher who blocked shots, played physically, and contributed offense, Provorov's 65 goals with the Flyers are the most by a blueliner since 2000.
Second Team: Ivan Provorov, Defense
Selected seventh by the Flyers in 2015, Provorov played seven seasons and 532 games. A minute-muncher who blocked shots, played physically, and contributed offense, Provorov's 65 goals with the Flyers are the most by a blueliner since 2000.
Second Team: Brian Boucher, Goalie
Among Flyers goalies to play 100 games, Boucher ranks fourth in wins (73) and save percentage (.904). He was even better in the playoffs with a .911 career SV% in 42 games with the Flyers, including a legendary run as a rookie in 1999-00.
Second Team: Brian Boucher, Goalie
Among Flyers goalies to play 100 games, Boucher ranks fourth in wins (73) and save percentage (.904). He was even better in the playoffs with a .911 career SV% in 42 games with the Flyers, including a legendary run as a rookie in 1999-00.