flyers have been active but before every one starts to award lord stanley to them they should take a deep breath. this team still has alot of deficiencies.
Goaltending: jury still out on esche as a money goalie
defense: hatcher, rathje, therien all big boys which clarke likes back on the point but with the effect of rule changes still unknown i see phil blueliners having the same problem they had prior to strike...tall and tough but lacking in mobility, especially to the outside. it dont matter how big you are if you cant make the turn to the outside.
up front: forsberg has unquestionable talent but he also has a long history of injuries. failed to play half the season 2 of his last 3 seasons.
also see a shortage of offensive punch after big 3 of forsberg, primeau and gagne
and being so close to cap limit means clarke is done, no wiggle room later in the yr via trade.
once camps open will provide my more indepth look at each and every team
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