The Flyers, however, have been searching for one ever since Dave Haktsol became the head coach four seasons ago.
They're not a team that overwhelms you with its ability to shut down an opponent.
When the Flyers signed high-scoring left winger James van Riemsdyk in the offseason, many thought their identity would be this: an explosive team that would never be out of a game because of its dangerous attack. After all, how many NHL teams had a third line that included two players (van Riemsdyk and Wayne Simmonds) with the ability to score 30 goals apiece?