Are expectations too high for the Flyers?

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers gives up a goal to the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on March 18, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

After a disappointing loss to the New York Islanders in game seven of round two, many Flyers fans immediately shifted their focus to next year. Now that next year is here and we’re about halfway through the season with Philadelphia sitting at 5th place in the division, it’s time to start questioning if we expected too much from this team.

Last year was the first time the team had won a playoff series since 2012, so, naturally, every fan got hyped just to even make the second…