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A time for Flyers optimism or pessimism? An (imaginary) conversation on where they stand after 29 games

December 11, 2024

Dec 10, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

The battle between the optimistic and pessimistic sides of the Philadelphia Flyers fanbase is forever raging.
The Flyers are winning games and playing well, which is good, right? Not so fast, many respond. Their recent results are a mere mirage, and regardless, their overarching organizational plan is never going to work.
And on and on it goes.
So with the Flyers currently in the midst of a 9-4-3 run that has them right back in the playoff mix after a dismal start to the season, let's turn over the floor to two (imaginary) representatives of their respective camps. The goal? Get to the bottom of how Flyers fans should be feeling about their team, 29 games into the 2024-25 season.

Jerry Brig...

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