2023 Philadelphia Flyers Predictions with Futures Odds and Expert NHL Picks
Summary of last season
The Philadelphia Flyers were not great last season, and this season won’t be much kinder. They totaled just 75 points last season and just could not generate any offense. They finished with just 222 goals, which was the second lowest total in the Eastern Conference. Their 13 OT Losses was among the most in the NHL, and they finished just 3-13 in OT games last year. They posted a -55-goal differential, which was the third worst difference in the Eastern Conference a year ago. Despite being one of the worst teams in the league, they were a thorn in the side for the Western Conference, as they surprisingly posted a 14-13-5 record against their cross-conference opponents. They did struggle against the other members of the Metro Division, as they went just 7-13-6 against them.
RW Travis Konecny led the team with 61 points (in just 60 games), amassing 31 G and 30 A. C Kevin Hayes was the only other Flyers member to record more than 50 points, as he finished with 54. Konecny and Owen Tippett were the only two to score 20 or more goals. Tippett, C Morgan Frost, C Scott Laughton, and D Tony DeAngelo all posted more than 40 points last season for the Flyers. Carter Hart did a good job between the poles despite having the pressure of needing to be perfect in order for his team to stay in the game. In 55 games, Hart went 22-23-10, allowing just 2.94 GA/G and posting a .907 SV%. Not bad for a guy needing to compensate for this poor roster.
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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Philadelphia Flyers in 2023-24:
Key Additions/Losses
Hayes was shipped off to St. Louis for a draft pick, while Tony DeAngelo, James van Riemsdyk, and Brendan Lemieux are all gone as well.
Their only notable additions include Garnet Hathaway (22 points with BOS) and Marc Staal (15 points with FL).
X-Factors
Player development- That’s what Philly fans can hope for, future success. The additions of Hathaway and Staal are for the two vets to mentor the young guys and then bring in future assets around the deadline. Hopefully, this team will be ready to go in a few years.
Goalie Outlook
Carter Hart is penciled in as the starter, but I would not be surprised if the goalie is shipped around the trade deadline this season. Assuming he is shipped off, this goalie situation will feature unproven names. Not a great picture. Those names include Calvin Petersen and Felix Sandstrom. Petersen is coming over to Philadelphia after spending his entire five-year career with the Los Angeles Kings. Petersen went 5-3-2 in 10 games for the Kings last season in a very limited role, allowing 3.75 GA/G and only stopping 86.8% of the opposition’s shots. As for Sandstrom, he appeared in 20 games for the Flyers a season ago, going 3-12-3 while allowing 3.72 GA/G and an absolutely awful .880 SV%.
The key is there. Trade Carter Hart and the Flyers will not only collect a return for him, but they will likely lose every single game as his backups are not reliable at all.
Grade: D
Key Schedule Stretch
The 2024 Offseason- Another team just wishing they could hit the fast forward button. Hart is likely gone, along with any other +25 aged player that is somewhat productive. The Flyers will be selling, selling, and selling this year trying to do everything they can to get solid resources for the future. Unfortunately, there is no key stretch for Flyers fans to look forward to as they will try and (“not”) lose every game they can this season.
Notable Odds
*DraftKings
Stanley Cup Champions - +15000
Conference Winner - +7500
Division Winner - +1300
To Make Playoffs- Yes- +650
Prediction
I predict the Flyers will be in for a longgg season. With little offense, and every inclination to continue to add future pieces, the Philadelphia Flyers are just going to be one of those teams that everyone looks forward to seeing on their schedule. They will regress compared to last year’s performance. They will be competing for the top pick in next year’s draft. Tank City.
Under 76.5 Team Total Points
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