Daily News | Flyers roundtable: Claude Giroux’s legacy, players to move at the trade deadline, odds of earning the top pick in the draft, and more
The Flyers , who have lost 17 of 19 games, are in the midst of one of their worst seasons in franchise history. Given how poorly the team has performed relative to expectations significant changes appear to be on the way. With just over a month until the NHL’s March 21 trade deadline, we asked our beat reporters Giana Han and Olivia Reiner to answer some key questions surrounding the team and its future.
OR: As one of the best players to ever wear a Flyers jersey. No, Giroux doesn’t have the same star power as other Philadelphia sports legends, but his stats speak for his significance to the team and the city. The longest-tenured captain in Flyers history, Giroux is second all-time in franchise points and assists . Consistency is difficult to achieve in this league and Giroux has continued to produce at a high level well into his 30s.
OR: Defenseman Justin Braun and goalie Martin Jones. Both players are in the final years of their respective deals. If general manager Chuck Fletcher doesn’t view either of them as a part of the Flyers’ future, it makes sense to flip them on the trade market. Both could provide value to playoff contenders at a relatively low price.
OR: The kids are looking pretty good, among winger Joel Farabee, defenseman Cam York, and Hart. Before a shoulder injury kept him out for 16 games this season, Farabee was on a .55 points-per-game pace through 33 games. In a 13-game stint with the Flyers this season, York showed he’s capable of competing at an NHL level both at five-on-five and on special teams. Despite a wildly inconsistent defense around him, Hart has been solid in net .
OR: The Flyers need to continue to see what they have in forward Morgan Frost. Drafted in the first round, 27th overall in the 2017 draft, Frost could be a significant part of the Flyers future, but he still appears to be getting comfortable playing at the NHL level. He’s spent most of his time this season on the second, third, and fourth lines. As Frost builds his confidence up, playing him with some of the team’s top talent may allow him to better showcase his playmaking abilities.