FLYERS TROUBLED BY PAST

Philadelphia (01) The Philadelphia Flyers are in a rebulding mode. Not sure if that is a question or a statement. Three seasons ago, Flyers GM Jazz Matthews, stunned many by finishing first overall (57-14-9), putting up punishing offensive numbers on the way. They scored 100 goals more than any other team. Records were burnt, and so was the team. The Flyers lost out to the New York Islanders in the second round, 4 games to 1, putting the regular season efforts on the shelf. The following season, Philly held back on the offensive push but still managed to finish first in the division. They went to the League semi finals that year, losing to the Buffalo Sabres. Less regular season, produced better playoff results. Last season Philadelphia faired about the same during the winter, but come spring had no playoff success..........

.........Fast Forward...........

............As we head into PHL11, the Flyers have a new philosophy. No longer are the draft picks traded. No longer do TC's and FA$ mean nothing. The Organization as a whole cut lose a dozen players, bringing on more than a dozen new faces including Pavel Kubina.
Kubina, 6 9 9 8 9 4 9 9 9 9 7 88, is arguably the best dman in the League.

Deals will be made, but now they will need to make sense.................The team is not rebuilding, just readjusting. Look for a promising season, with promising results.

Bubba Davis, Philadelphia Enquirer