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How do the Flyers get better on the power play and moving the puck out of the D zone. Without that, this is still a bubble team. Hate to say it but true.
I think just natural progression and more continuity will be enough this year to see more improvement. I think you’re overestimating the rest of the conference. I think the Flyers will be solidly near the top of the conference.
How do the Flyers get better on the power play and moving the puck out of the D zone. Without that, this is still a bubble team. Hate to say it but true.
34.1% is not good on faceoffs for our projected top line Center.
Zegras isn’t a true 1C but he can be a 2C if the Flyers find another way to come up with a No. 1.
34.1% is terrible at faceoffs but the power play is also an issue and he’s not the 1C there, he plays the point and I really like him there anyway. The problem there is our best faceoff guys just aren’t producing enough goals on the power play. That’s why that “1C” that they get has to be at a good faceoff guy and noticeably more productive than Dvorak. Otherwise, there’s no point in doing a deal. I’ve also seen Larkin described as not being a 1C. I think he is. 0.944 PPG and 54% on faceoffs over his last 5 years plus DET has had a good PP at least the last couple years. He’s a good example of who would be a good fit here. I don’t really care how they get there, but 270-275 goals is a reasonable team goal which would likely be 8th or so in the league. I think they can get there as is.
Larkin is a 1C. Good all-around player, above-average offensively, good skater. An elite 1C. No but certainly a more-than-serviceable one.
34.1% is not good on faceoffs for our projected top line Center.
Zegras isn’t a true 1C but he can be a 2C if the Flyers find another way to come up with a No. 1.
34.1% is terrible at faceoffs but the power play is also an issue and he’s not the 1C there, he plays the point and I really like him there anyway. The problem there is our best faceoff guys just aren’t producing enough goals on the power play. That’s why that “1C” that they get has to be at a good faceoff guy and noticeably more productive than Dvorak. Otherwise, there’s no point in doing a deal. I’ve also seen Larkin described as not being a 1C. I think he is. 0.944 PPG and 54% on faceoffs over his last 5 years plus DET has had a good PP at least the last couple years. He’s a good example of who would be a good fit here. I don’t really care how they get there, but 270-275 goals is a reasonable team goal which would likely be 8th or so in the league. I think they can get there as is.
34.1% is not good on faceoffs for our projected top line Center. The Flyers had Bobby Clarke help Giroux with his faceoffs and that worked out very well ( 56.6% lifetime ). Clarke had the comment on faceoffs–“If you’re not cheating, then you’re not trying”. Why not have Clarke give Zegras some pointers on faceoffs, too? Winning more faceoffs would also help our dismal powerplay.
It’s great to see a player and organization build a relationship based on respect and trust. Zegras clearly feels valued in Philadelphia, and that kind of support can bring out the best in a talented player. With his creativity, scoring ability, and willingness to improve, the next few seasons could be very exciting for Flyers fans. More interesting stories and updates can always be found through thor fortune.
Zegras isn’t a true 1C but he can be a 2C if the Flyers find another way to come up with a No. 1. Too bad Anaheim matched on Carlsson.
For Trevor Zegras, negotiating his four year extension with the Philadelphia Flyers was worlds apart from his previous experience.
[See the full post at: Zegras: Flyers “Classy” in Handling New Contract]
