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This winning streak has the same level of importance as the January losing streak that supposedly is going to cost them a playoff spot. All of these streaks are part of a season that suggests this team is clearly not a true cup contender. I know, shocker. So since the current regime refuses to trade off assets to give itself the best opportunity for a top 5 pick, the only way forward is to trade roster players who have been with this mediocre team for years. There should be no sacred cows in the organization, but especially roster players over the age of 25. These players at best have shown to be complimentary pieces. Its up to Briere to make these changes with the hindrance of potentially having a player with a NMC not willing to waive. BUF certainly has shown to be further ahead of the Flyers this year and Parayko was like “I’m good”. I find it hard to believe there is a general consensus this summer the Flyers are at the same level as the Sabres for players who could be available with a NMC (ie Tkachuk or Matthews come to mind).
This is the course the current regime has chosen to navigate. They can certainly point to look we have improved with our points total from last year. That is true. However, if at the end of the regular season next season the team is looking outside the playoffs again, there should be no safety net. Stevie Y has gotten a lot of rope in DET for two reasons. First, he is truly a franchise legend who won Cups with DET. Second, he also has a track record of success with his tenure in TB. This current regime has no such track record. Time is ticking gentlemen, the summer of ’26 was circled by this regime as “go time”, cannot call a mulligan now because the UFA market did not materialize like you thought.
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Time is ticking gentlemen, the summer of ’26 was circled by this regime as “go time”, cannot call a mulligan now because the UFA market did not materialize like you thought.
The real mid-term need is not just a 1C but a 1C that can win draws and improve the power play. I think they’ve got two years to get that guy in here.
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Time is ticking gentlemen, the summer of ’26 was circled by this regime as “go time”, cannot call a mulligan now because the UFA market did not materialize like you thought.
The real mid-term need is not just a 1C but a 1C that can win draws and improve the power play. I think they’ve got two years to get that guy in here.
I just do not understand why they do not employ a power play coach- ala Joe Mullen. It makes no sense with the financial resources not to go that route. I agree faceoffs are one thing, but even inside the zone setup it is awful. I cannot remember when they got a shot off in the slot on a PP. From a player deployment standpoint, I’m not sure having Tippett touching the puck in the offensive zone is a great idea. I think he has 3 PP goals in his time as a Flyer. The skating ability and velocity of his shot gets outweighed by his decision making with puck. Kind of makes sense considering at 5 on 5, Tippett with the puck on his stick trying to make a decision is not a strength of his. Since the room recognizes TK as the best player on the roster, there is a deference to allow him to get a lot of touches along the half boards. He is way behind G what he can do on the half boards.
In general, I agree an improved PP will help the team, no doubt. I’m not so sure the regime can bring a player in over the next 2 years that will just take over the PP, unless the current roster is completely reshaped. We’ll see if that happens. Not hiring a PP coach makes no sense to me. At best, Tocchet’s teams in the past had middle of the road PPs. Thinking they could not use help from a schematic standpoint I believe is short sighted.
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In general, I agree an improved PP will help the team, no doubt. I’m not so sure the regime can bring a player in over the next 2 years that will just take over the PP, unless the current roster is completely reshaped. We’ll see if that happens. Not hiring a PP coach makes no sense to me. At best, Tocchet’s teams in the past had middle of the road PPs. Thinking they could not use help from a schematic standpoint I believe is short sighted.
Hextall’s getting rid of Mullen was an historic Flyers blunder. The team passing, PP or even, is not great. Guys are rarely able to get off good one-timers or quick releases because they have to reach or settle the puck and they’re so surprised when the puck is served up nicely, they don’t take the shot. Plus, there’s an overall tendency to look pass instead of shooting, even when the shot is there. Overall, they’re looking at being 20 points better this year and it’s not like their problems aren’t easy to spot. A couple of them will require roster moves.
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