Well, the one thing that could have made this Flyers season a success is almost definitely not going to happen.
The race to the bottom of the NHL standings that has captivated a third of the league is about to enter its fever pitch. As Connor Bedard reaches 100 points in just 40 Western Hockey League games, the team in pole position for his services plays in the Metropolitan Division, has Jake Voracek on injured reserve, and is led by a noted Eagles fan.
Yet, it’s not the Flyers. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sit 32 out of 32 in the NHL standings, giving them a 25.