A Look Ahead to 2023-24 Season
Looking back at the previous season, the Philadelphia Flyers had a disappointing performance, and it seems like this upcoming season won’t be much better. They struggled to generate offense, finishing with just 222 goals, the second lowest in the Eastern Conference. Their record in overtime games was poor, going just 3-13, and they had a -55-goal differential. However, they surprisingly had success against Western Conference opponents with a 14-13-5 record. On the other hand, their performance within the Metro Division was lacking, going 7-13-6. Despite their struggles, there were a few bright spots, including top scorer RW Travis Konecny and goaltender Carter Hart.
Now, let’s take a closer look at what to expect from the Flyers in the 2023-24 season:
Key Additions/Losses
The Flyers had some notable departures, including Kevin Hayes, Tony DeAngelo, James van Riemsdyk, and Brendan Lemieux. On the other hand, they made a few additions, such as Garnet Hathaway and Marc Staal.
X-Factors
Player development will be crucial for the Flyers’ future success. The addition of veterans like Hathaway and Staal is intended to mentor the younger players. The team is focused on building for the future and may make further moves around the trade deadline.
Goalie Outlook
Carter Hart is expected to be the starting goalie, but there is a possibility he could be traded during the season. If that happens, the Flyers will rely on unproven goaltenders Calvin Petersen and Felix Sandstrom. Both have limited NHL experience and could be a potential weakness for the team.
Grade: D
Key Schedule Stretch
The 2024 Offseason will be crucial for the Flyers as they focus on rebuilding and acquiring future assets. There isn’t a specific schedule stretch to look forward to, as the team will likely prioritize their long-term goals over short-term success.
Notable Odds
- Stanley Cup Champions – +15000
- Conference Winner – +7500
- Division Winner – +1300
- To Make Playoffs – Yes- +650
Prediction
Based on their lack of offense and focus on future development, it’s predicted that the Flyers will have a challenging season. They may struggle to compete and could potentially be in the running for a top draft pick next year.
Under 76.5 Team Total Points
Stanley Cup 2023/24 Odds
Outright
Carolina Hurricanes +900
Toronto Maple Leafs +1000
Colorado Avalanche +900
Edmonton Oilers +900
New Jersey Devils +900
Vegas Golden Knights +1200
Boston Bruins +1500
Dallas Stars +1400
New York Rangers +1400
Florida Panthers +1600
Los Angeles Kings +2000
Tampa Bay Lightning +2000
Minnesota Wild +3300
Buffalo Sabres +3300
Calgary Flames +3300
Pittsburgh Penguins +2800
Seattle Kraken +2800
Ottawa Senators +4000
New York Islanders +5000
Vancouver Canucks +5000
Detroit Red Wings +6600
Nashville Predators +6600
St. Louis Blues +5000
Washington Capitals +8000
Winnipeg Jets +5000
Chicago Blackhawks +15000
Columbus Blue Jackets +10000
Anaheim Ducks +15000
Philadelphia Flyers +15000
Arizona Coyotes +25000
Montreal Canadiens +25000
San Jose Sharks +25000
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
