Flyers captain Claude Giroux, once regarded among the NHL’s elite centers, looked rather ordinary last season and there were whispers – some louder than others – that his best years were behind him.
Turns out last year’s pedestrian season had nothing to do with Giroux’s ability declining and everything to do with his health.
Now he’s healthy, and Giroux’s offensive domination has been in full view in the first half of the season.
“I’m not surprised at anything G does,” coach Dave Hakstol said after Giroux’s three-point performance keyed Saturday afternoon’s 6-3 win over St. Louis at the Wells Fargo Center.