There is a difference between competition and professionalism. The Philadelphia Flyers must find a way to compete professionally.
In dissecting championship teams, the ones who achieve the most postseason success are often full of bonafide leaders. Annual success starts with intelligent front office decision-making and finishes with player execution.
Before the 2019-2020 season, the Philadelphia Flyers prepared themselves correctly. Adding Matt Niskanen, Kevin Hayes, Tyler Pitlick, and Justin Braun to a talented roster helped propel the Flyers into the league elite. Ahead of the 2019-2020 season, the team didn’t suffer from an abbreviated training camp, helping the young nucleus.