Nothing will ever be easy for Philadelphia sports. Depending on the franchise, it’s because a team made it hard on themselves (Eagles and Phillies,) or because of the competition they’re a part of (Sixers, Flyers, and Union.) In the 2020-2021 season, the Philadelphia Flyers will battle some of the stiffest competition that the NHL has to offer. While most Eastern division is still mostly the same, the Boston Bruins brings added pressure. Pressure can either make diamonds or burst pipes.
Recently, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun proposed the NHL’s Eastern division to feature:
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Washington Capitals
This design allows the Keystone Rivalry to continue between the Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.