With the new NHL season now 6 days away, excitement is beginning to build. Philadelphia fans are itching to see the Flyers hit the Ice after watching their team make huge strides in Alain Vigneault’s first season. One man who will be crucial, as ever, in turning hopes into a reality, will be Claude Giroux.
Giroux is now 33-years-old and has experienced a lot since he was selected 22nd overall by the team back in 2006. He’s come close to Stanley Cup glory before, but was on record stating that last season was the team’s brightest chance to end the draught since 2010.