With the Philadelphia Flyers Season All but Over, Fans Look Ahead

Feb 2, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93) against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers defeated the Canadiens, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93) against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers defeated the Canadiens, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Barring a miracle, the Philadelphia Flyers’ 50th season will come to an end with the conclusion of the regular season. Missing the playoffs is a disappointment, and the team has some significant holes to fill. But there’s hope.

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Feb 2, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93) against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers defeated the Canadiens, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Everyone wants to see their team make the playoffs. And the Stanley Cup Playoffs might be the best in all of sports. But the losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins have crushed any hope the Philadelphia Flyers had of making it to the postseason.

But don’t lose faith in Ron Hextall.