• Upgrade Your Fandom

    Join the Ultimate Philadelphia Flyers Community for Just $36 in Your First Year!!

So far, Flyers look like the team people thought they would be last year

Charlie O'Connor Avatar
October 25, 2024
USATSI 24567948

This time last year, the Philadelphia Flyers were just a few games into a surprisingly strong start in what turned out to be a surprising competitive season.
In fact, it was so surprising that after seven games, there were still plenty of doubters, despite the club's strong 4-2-1 record. The offense wasn't deep enough, the skeptics contended. The blueline corps is thin and lacking established, consistent puck-movers, they noted. And more than anything else, it's a team in the midst of a rebuild, focused on developing young players in key roles. Eventually, those players are going to make mistakes, and the Flyers will crash back to earth.
Instead, the Flyers kept rolling, making it through ne...

  • Limited-Time Deal: Just $36 for Year 1!

    Unlock This Article — and So Much More — at Our Best Price Yet

    This premium content is a PHLY Diehard exclusive
    Become a Diehard today to unlock this article and get ad-free access to premium stories, exclusive perks, and 24/7 community — all for just $36 in your first year (normally $79.99). Thousands of fans are already in. Don’t miss out!
    $36 for your first year (billed annually), then $79.99/year thereafter.
    As a PHLY Diehard, you'll gain:
      Unlimited access to all premium articles
      A free gift shirt of your choice from our store at sign-up
      An ad-free site experience
      20% off events and merchandise
      Access to a community of passionate Philadelphia sports fans
    Upgrade your fandom and transform
    the way you follow your favorite teams!
    Already a Diehard?

Comments

Share your thoughts

Join the conversation

The Comment section is only for diehard members

Open comments +

Scroll to next article

Don't like ads?
Don't like ads?
Don't like ads?