2020 was always going to be a quieter offseason for the Flyers, at least in comparison to the whirlwind we saw in the year beforehand. After deciding to turn a new leaf and appoint Alain Vigneault as the Head Coach of the team, Chuck Fletcher sought to merge the visions of he and his new frontman together. Infusing youth while building a stable foundation of savvy veterans was the aim and it’s safe to say the nail was hit firmly on the head.
The Flyers averaged 3.41 goals against in 2018, so bulking up the defense was key.