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For sometime now, Flyers forward Travis Konecny has struggled to get the puck in the back of the net. Going as far back as the 2019-2020 playoffs where he scored 0 goals and recorded just seven assists in 16 games. Those were not the numbers most fans expected from him when the team needed him the most. Moreover, last season he only recorded 11 goals and 23 assists in 50 games; it just wasn’t enough from a player who some saw as a future captain for this team. The worry was there, and it’s safe to say that even I was concerned. I was, in fact, quoted by many that the Flyers should package “TK” out of here and bring in a real goal scorer, someone they could count on. But then, just like that, the new 2021-2022 season began.
Travis Konecny has been placed on the 1st line pairings with Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier, and it seems to be doing the trick. Konecny has found the back of the net in all three games and even notched a few assists. Giroux is scoring early on as well, something that has been a struggle for the captain in recent seasons. He is playing at an incredible level and seems to be getting back to form, the one we all knew and loved. I couldn’t be happier for Travis Konecny. He is surprising a lot of people, including myself.
The young rising star in Konecny does a little bit of everything. He will chip in on the power play, lay a big hit, block shots, and most of all do anything to help the team win. He had a bit of a down year last year to say the least, but fortunately Konecny played much better in the latter parts of the season, and maybe that correlated to having a good start this season:
“You have to stay together and support each other and not get too far ahead. We talked, we supported each other and it helped us stay within our system and structure, and we were able to keep pressing for the majority of the game.” – Travis Konecny
Konecny’s successes hasn’t been easy, but nothing is in life. He just stuck with it and it’s paying dividends in his game right now, the team is benefiting from the fruits of Konecny’s patience of sticking with it. How long will this resurgence last? Will the spark die down and trade talks appear again? Only time will tell, but right now, let’s enjoy what Travis is bringing to the team. I have a good feeling about it for sure.
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
