The Philadelphia Flyers went 2-1 on the road trip. There have been good starts in several games this season despite being blanked (4-0) by the Calgary Flames.
It is fair to attribute the Flyers .643 winning percentage to this point in the early season (4-2-1) to Alain Vigneault's ability to have regular practice sessions with his club. The head coach mentioned the inability to do so last season, with that point of explanation not representing an excuse.
President, Hockey Operations and General Manager, Alternate Governor Chuck Fletcher earned the ability to sport the titles that precede his name. That experience and his assertive style allowed a significant change to the club's roster in the off-season.
AV has a roster that includes several veteran additions. Their experience and production to date are noticeable. The four lines and defensive pairings are deeper and productive. Goaltending has been solid as well.
There are issues to work on, including taking unnecessary penalties and ranking twentieth on the PK.
The Flyers were 4-2-1 to start last season. But this one feels different so far. That is purely subjective, as is much of life.
