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The Flyers finally have their entire roster of RFA’s signed and for a minute, the staff can put their feet up and take a break. However, the pressure will consistently be on and until things start trending in the right direction, not many will feel comfortable looking at this roster and calling them a playoff team. With John Tortorella now fully at the helm of the 2022-23 Philadelphia Flyers, it is important to remember that it will be a long road ahead for his new coaching staff and his players. I do believe Tort’s first order of business is turning Ivan Provorov’s game back to where it was trending when AV first showed up to town. Not only is Ivan Provorov one of the most talented players on this team, but he is one of the most talented young defenseman in the NHL. A player that all teams in the NHL would covet and the Flyers would find it almost impossible to replace quickly. It is absolutely crucial that Tortorella get Provorov back on track as the entire league is watching and hoping that Flyers and Chuck Fletcher mess this one up. Getting better will start and end with the three key roles succeeding in execution. For this team it’s in Sean Couturier, Carter Hart, and Ivan Provorov that will carry that weight. While they’re not the only ones cubical to being a good team, they are the backbone of each of their area of expertise. If Couturier, Hart, and Provorov can have great seasons, the team will follow suit. If you want to change the perception of this roster, it starts with them.
On this week’s episode of Gettin Gritty Wit It, Yariv and Vasili welcome Senior Writer for The Fourth Period, Dennis Bernstein. Dennis has been writing for The Fourth Period for almost 17 years and brings that industry and knowledge to the show. He is also the Chair of the LA Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association in Los Angeles and carries the leadership skills in the industry to know the attitudes towards the Flyers around the league. This episode is a great way to gain some perspective on how this team is viewed through the eyes of an outside audience.
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