The Flyers season is now over and there has been some time to reflect. For most of the season they seemed to lack the same "finish" that was lacking in Game 6. They had the game under control and took their foot off the gas. It was the same story many times this season. They let teams back in games that they should have won going away. I don't know if it's a couching problem and Stevens has them worrying to much about playing D or if it's that he is not getting them to keep their foot on the pedal. Either way it's something that has to be corrected for next season. Look at team like the Red Wings. They do not have more talent or better goaltending than the Flyers, but everyone does their part. They are hard on the puck no matter what the score and they keep pressing.
Now we are left wondering what the off season will bring. Will Knuble be back? Will they look to move salary to sign Jay-Bo? Would anyone be willing to take Randy Jones? Sbisa will be on the blue line full time next year. Grioux will be something special to watch. I know people have been hoping to see the Philly Frenchmen (Grioux, Gagne, and Briere) on a line, but that line is lacking a strong body in front of the net. Might not be a bad PP line. If Knuble doesn't come back perhaps Hartnell moves up.
The biggest question will be between the pipes. You have to think that at least one guy is going to be gone. I don't see a goalie out there that is an upgrade over what we have. There are a few goalies that are ahead of the pack, but none of them are available unless it's a trade. Only time will tell.
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