Flyers Need to Reset Their Technique and Evolve Past Dump and Chase

The Philadelphia Flyers used the dump-and-chase method to limited success over the last decade. The philosophy needs a makeover.

Possession is nine-tenths of the law. The influence to shift the paradigm is controlled by who possesses the power. Usually, to wield power, a complete evolution must happen.

Previously, I criticized Michel Therrien in detail. His powerplay is predictable, leading to one of the worst conversion ratings in the last decade. Reading the powerplay offense from behind the opposing goal instead of the blue line increases high percentage shots while decreasing neutral zone turnovers. Reshuffling that deck only presents a solution to one-third of hockey scenarios.

Another…