There’s a chance we’re not directing enough attention at the Philadelphia Flyers’ futility.
While everyone knows the organization has undergone a reset in the past couple seasons, the scope of the Flyers’ ineptitude is likely larger and longer than many realize.
Philly has missed the playoffs for five straight seasons and hasn’t made the post-season in consecutive campaigns since the 2011 and ’12 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Overall, the Flyers have failed to crack the big dance in all but four of the past 13 seasons. Additionally, the club has just one series win since 2012.
No wonder change is in the air.
John Tortorella’s third season behind the bench in Philly ended with nine games to go on the schedule following a 7-2 loss in Toronto. It was the Flyers’ 11th defeat in 12 outings and the