Flyers

Last week, the hockey world was rattled by the firing of Barry Trotz by the New York Islanders. As the Flyers coaching search continues, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported in his 32 Thoughts column that Trotz is a “top candidate” of the Flyers.

The Philadelphia Flyers have the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, but who should they consider drafting? There are several good options for Philadelphia, but some stand out more than others.

The guys discuss a new coaching free agent entering the pool, where the Flyers will pick in the 2022 NHL Draft after the lottery, and look at the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Flyers finished with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft following the two draft lottery drawings.

Does the entry of Barry Trotz into the coaching free agent market change things for the Flyers? There are cases for both answers.

With the 2021-22 season now over for the Philadelphia Flyers, it’s time to review in a four-part series focusing on what moves they should make this offseason.

First the guys look at the final few games of the Flyers season, some of the end-of-season comments from players, Chuck Fletcher’s end-of-season press conference and the lack of a plan, and discuss the story about two Flyers trainers suing team ownership. Then they dive into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and make first-round predictions.

The problem with each of these possibilities is that they are rooted in hope. Hope that the injured players return as advertised and stay healthy. Hope the young players take that big step everyone has waited for. Hope that you can perhaps manufacture some hockey trades or free-agent signings to plug in the holes that the team is lacking for speed and skill and make it all work.

Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher held his end-of-season availability on Tuesday, first confirming that Mike Yeo would not be returning as head coach of the team. He also discussed the meaning of an “aggressive retool,” how youth factors into the future, and some injury updates.