VOORHEES, N.J. -- The Philadelphia Flyers believe they are on the right path to ending their Stanley Cup Playoff drought as soon as this season.

They have failed to qualify for five straight seasons, matching a franchise record (1990-94).

But with training camp opening Thursday, general manager Daniel Briere believes the growth of some younger players, a few offseason additions and a strong base of prospects, has Philadelphia poised to become a consistent playoff contender.

"The goal is to build a team that's going to become a contender for years to come," Briere said Tuesday. "The goal is not just to make the playoffs one year, get knocked out, disappear for two years ... it's about building a team that eventually will have a shot at winning some rounds and winning a Stanley Cup for y

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