Benefits of a Scott Laughton Trade & Potential Late First-Round Picks
Also, why the Flyers can't put too much emphasis on their team culture.
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Flyers Would Benefit From a Scott Laughton Trade
June 1, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The Philadelphia Flyers are amid one of the most important offseasons in franchise history. With their rebuild now underway and needing some young talent in their organization, there could be some veterans who are shipped out. One of those is 30-year-old center Scott Laughton.
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5 Flyers’ Draft Targets for Their Late First-Round Pick
May 31, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
All of the hype is around the 12th overall pick that the Philadelphia Flyers hold in the 2024 NHL Draft, but it’s time we draw our attention to the latter of their first-round selections. Acquired from the Florida Panthers who are a win away from the Stanley Cup Final, it could be the very last pick in the first round if they go all the way. Regardless, the Flyers should be able to land a solid player.
Flyers Shouldn’t Put Too Much Emphasis on ‘Team Culture’
May 30, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
After the Philadelphia Flyers finished 38-33-11 in a 2023-24 campaign where many felt they would be in the basement because of their rebuild, there has been a lot of talk about the importance of the Flyers’ culture. This has led to some non-rebuilding discussions, such as potentially extending gritty 27-year-old forward Travis Konecny to a lucrative contract, citing 30-year-old Scott Laughton as an important piece to the roster for his leadership qualities, etc.