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Flyers Future Assets Preserved After Fletcher’s Overhaul

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 05: Cam York #4 of the United States hoists the World Juniors trophy after defeating Canada during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal game at Rogers Place on January 5, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher has turned some heads over the course of the past few weeks. His major roster overhaul included the acquisitions of six players expected to make significant contributions at the NHL level in 2021-22.

The dangers of a major roster overhaul in the NHL lie within the unavoidable reality that teams need to give up something if they want to acquire something in return.