Philadelphia Flyers

Last season: 33-39-10; missed playoffs.

COACH: Rick Tocchet, first season with Flyers (286-265-87 in 9 seasons).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Florida.

DEPATURES: F Ryan Poehling, F Morgan Frost, G Ivan Fedotov.

ADDITIONS: C Trevor Zegras, G Dan Vladar, C Christian Dvorak, D Dennis Gilbert, D Noah Juulsen.

GOALIES: Sam Ersson (22-17-5, 3.14 GAA, 0.883 and 12-11-6, 2.80 GAA, 0.898 with Calgary)

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 150-1.

What to expect:

A sixth consecutive year out of the playoffs. General manager Danny Briere and the rest of the front office have preached patience during a rebuild that may not pay off with a playoff appearance for another season or two. The playoff drought is one reason why the Flyers hired Tocchet, a fan favorite from his playing days in Phila

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