The NHL Draft is already behind us and the Flyers come away from it with five new prospects to develop. However, the offseason is only just beginning. Free agency opened its gates today, leaving many to question exactly how aggressive the Flyers will be.
One year ago, Philadelphia was a prominent player before the green flag dropped. Jumping the gun to a trade-and-sign with Kevin Hayes, the team were intent on doubling down on young talent by providing savvy veterans to enable the growth of a roster filled with young talent. Matt Niskanen was acquired via trade and had a huge impact on Ivan Provorov before his retirement. But when free agency eventually rolled around, the signings were…
