PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 18: Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty displays a sign during the first period in a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers at Wells Fargo Center on February 18, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the worst teams in the league this past month. They have looked like boys among men. There haven’t been many positives about them this month so this article isn’t about the team itself. This article is about one of the most important figures the NHL has ever seen: Gritty.