Flyers' Future Franchise Defenseman Could Shake Loose from Eastern Conference Rival

The Flyers swung and missed on the Leo Carlsson offer sheet and took care of their own business, re-signing Trevor Zegras , Jamie Drysdale , and Nikita Grebenkin following the free agent addition of Noel Acciari .

But, without Carlsson, Werenski, and John Carlson, the Flyers did nothing to address their woeful power play and, realistically, didn't improve at forward or defense.

A second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2027 would depend on internal improvements and the overall health of the roster.