Flyers Mailbag: 26 Games to Go After the Olympic Break; Ask Me Anything!

Fans can ask the author questions about the Philadelphia Flyers' season, trade rumors, prospects, and more.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Philadelphia Flyers are 25-20-11 through 56 games in what has been a rollercoaster season so far. With 26 games left and the NHL trade deadline approaching, the Flyers are still in the playoff hunt but have a lot of questions surrounding the team. The author is opening up a mailbag to field any questions from fans about the Flyers' season, potential trades, prospects, the offseason, and more.

Why it matters

The Flyers have had an up-and-down season so far, with stretches of strong play mixed with regression and off-the-ice drama. As the trade deadline approaches, the team's future direction is uncertain, making this an important time for fans to get insight and ask questions about the team's plans.

The details

The Flyers are currently 25-20-11 through 56 games, sitting 8 points back of a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division and Wild Card race. With 26 games left and just 5 before the trade deadline, the Flyers are in a tough spot as they decide whether to be buyers or sellers at the deadline. The author is opening up a mailbag to allow fans to ask any questions they may have about the team's season, potential trades, prospects, the offseason, and more.

  • The Flyers are currently in the middle of the Olympic break.
  • The Flyers have 26 games remaining in the regular season.
  • The NHL trade deadline is 5 games away, on February 25th.

The players

Philadelphia Flyers

The professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that competes in the National Hockey League.

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What they’re saying

“Ask away, any question that may be on your mind! Prospects or trade talk ahead of the deadline? Go for it! Questions about the offseason, a little further down the line, are great as well! Any questions you guys may have, or even just something you want an opinion on, send it my way!”

— William James, Author (phillyhockeynow.com)

What’s next

The window for fans to submit questions will close on Friday, February 20th, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The author will then respond to the questions in future posts.

The takeaway

This mailbag is an opportunity for Flyers fans to get insight and clarity on the team's direction as they approach the trade deadline and look ahead to the rest of the season and offseason. With the team's performance being so up-and-down, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Flyers' plans.