The Flyers have put themselves firmly in the playoff race, but their remaining schedule won't do them any favors.
Joe DeMarini
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The Flyers once again failed to push themselves even more into the playoff picture in a game that almost certainly was a must-win.
While he doesn't have the name recognition of other candidates, there is one Flyers' forward who could find himself in the mix for a Selke.
Alex Ciernik's development has taken a hit in recent years due to several tough injuries. But the Flyers have shown belief in him, inking him to his entry-level deal.
The Philadelphia Flyers have a number of pending restricted free agents, and a couple of them are crucial to the team's future.
Since coming at the trade deadline, David Jiricek has gotten off to a fast start with the Phantoms and could see NHL time with the Flyers before the season ends.
Danny Briere has shown himself to be patient during this rebuild, and that could pay dividends for the Flyers soon.
David Jiricek has had some struggles to start his professional career, but his high ceiling and potential could make this quite the deadline add for the Flyers.
Aside from making three trades, the Flyers also claimed a veteran forward off waivers from the Devils.
Making their third trade of the day, the Flyers moved on from Nic Deslauriers, sending him to the Hurricanes.
Making their second trade of the day, the Flyers and Bruins connected to swap two prospects apiece.