The Flyers aren't quite ready to end this rebuilding phase. They understand that change won't happen overnight. Making the playoffs, while nice, isn't expected. But as the season approaches, there's a different feeling in the air.
There are new faces on the ice, but the roster remains largely the same. It's the coaching staff that features the biggest changes. It's Rick Tocchet's team now, and that means things will be run much differently.
"Day one, we're actually getting into some systems and playing hockey. So it's different than using a rope and skating laps." Sean Couturier said after the first practice.