As our own Maddie Campbell explored earlier, the Kevin Hayes trade and (potential) signing could have an interesting ripple effect. The addition of a legitimate 2nd line center relieves pressure off of the young Nolan Patrick, allowing him to step into the 3C role. In turn, this also cements Scott Laughton’s role as the 4th line center. Having stability and confidence in the corp of centers is undoubtedly great for the Flyers, and no longer means that forwards will have to regularly play against competition above their ideal level (of course barring injury).
The Flyers could have one of the best 4th lines in hockey
