VOORHEES, N.J. – NHL defensive pairings typically have one guy who’s a bit offense-minded and one who’s more of a stay-at-home type. Which is why the Flyers’ new backline unit of Jamie Drysdale and Emil Andrae has created a bit of a buzz the past couple days, since neither is reluctant to get a rush started up ice.

Coach Rick Tocchet made a switch midway through Thursday night’s game against St. Louis, moving Andrae up onto the second unit in place of Nick Seeler.

After Friday’s practice, Tocchet said he plans to stay with the Drysdale-Andrae tandem for at least Saturday night’s home game against the New Jersey Devils.

There’s a lot of upside to this alignment. Both players are excellent skaters, have some offensive instincts and can disrupt opponent’s charges with strong stick work. Th

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