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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 07: An official game puck rolls on the ice during the first period of a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center on March 07, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Flyers 2021 Seventh Round Selection: Owen McLaughlin

Philadelphia Flyers 2021 Sixth Round Selection: Ethan Samson

Philadelphia Flyers 2021 Fifth Round Selection: Ty Murchison

Philadelphia Flyers 2021 Fourth Round Selection: Brian Zanetti

Belarus' goalkeeper Alexei Kolosov faces the puck during the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Russia and Belarus, at the Olympic Sports Centre in Riga, Latvia, on June 1, 2021. (Photo by Gints IVUSKANS / AFP) (Photo by GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers 2021 Third Round Selection: Alexei Kolosov

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: The stage is set for the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers 2021 Second Round Selection: Samu Tuomaala

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: General managerChuck Fletcher of the Philadelphia Flyers (R) is interviewed by Jamie Hersch of the NHL Network (L) during the first round of the 2020 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Flyers 2021 Draft Options: Forward Aatu Räty

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 30: Yegor Afanasiev #23 of Russia scores a goal against goaltender Jesper Wallstedt #1 of Sweden during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Is The 13th Pick Goalie Poison For the Flyers?

Mar 25, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) and Philadelphia Flyers right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel (62) are separated by linesman Tony Sericolo (84) and linesman Brad Kovachik (71) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Why did the Flyers protect Nicolas Aube-Kubel?

Feb 13, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Patrik Nemeth (22) deflects a shot by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Ellis acquisition is a win for the Flyers

May 10, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after win against the New Jersey Devils. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Examining the Flyers Expansion Protection List

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: General managerChuck Fletcher of the Philadelphia Flyers (R) is interviewed by Jamie Hersch of the NHL Network (L) during the first round of the 2020 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Flyers Draft Options: Forward Matthew Coronato

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the 23rd pick of the 2020 NHL Draft Tyson Foerster from Barrie of the OHL is selected by the Philadelphia Flyers at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

A Good Year for Flyers’ Picks from the 2020 Draft

Mar 14, 2021; South Bend, IN, USA; Michigan’s Kent Johnson (13) shoots during the Michigan vs. Ohio State Big Ten Hockey Tournament game Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-USA TODAY Sports

Flyers Draft Options: Forward Kent Johnson

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 07: The Tampa Bay Lightning pose with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game Five to win the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on July 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Former Flyers In The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stanley Cup Final

Flyers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Chaos Looms for Fletcher in NHL Offseason

FRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 06: (L-R) Benjamin Gaudreau #29 of Canada, Conner Roulette #12 of Canada and Corson Ceulemans #4 of Canada celebrate after defeating Russia 5-3 in the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Gold Medal Game at Comerica Center on May 06, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Flyers Draft Options: Defenseman Corson Ceulemans

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights blocks a Philadelphia Flyers' shot in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Flyers defeated the Golden Knights 5-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Flyers Takeaways: NHL Award Ceremony

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 24: Cole Caufield #22 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with Jon Merrill #28, Erik Gustafsson #32 and Ben Chiarot #8 after scoring a goal against Robin Lehner #90 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Semifinals of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre on June 24, 2021 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Former Flyers In The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Three

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: The NHL's Seattle Kraken Team Store during its grand opening on August 21, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)

Dave Hakstol Hired as Seattle Kraken Head Coach

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Calgary Flames waits for play to resume against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Realistic Trade Packages for Matthew Tkachuk

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 24: Matt Dumba #24 of the Minnesota Wild waits for a faceoff in the second period of Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on May 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wild defeated the Golden Knights 4-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Does Matt Dumba Make Sense for the Flyers?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 13: The Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty watches the action against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center on January 13, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Penguins 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Flyers Goal Songs: The Top 10 All-time List

OSHAWA, ON - DECEMBER 13: Mason Mctavish #23 of the Peterborough Petes skates during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on December 13, 2019 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Flyers Draft Options: Center Mason McTavish

Apr 3, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) celebrates after scoring a first period goal against the Dallas Stars at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Realistic Sign and Trade Packages for Dougie Hamilton

Jan 3, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Former Flyers In The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Two

EVERETT, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 16: Winnipeg Ice defenseman Carson Lambos #7 skates the puck into the neutral zone during the first period of a game against the Everett Silvertips at Angel of the Winds Arena on November 16, 2019 in Everett, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)

Flyers Draft Options: Defenseman Carson Lambos

17 Apr 2001: Roman Cechmanek #32 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a save against the Buffalo Sabres in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Playoff Quarterfinas at the HSBC Arena, Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won 4-3 in overtime to take a 3-1 series lead. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/ALLSPORT

Fact or Fiction: Are the Flyers a Goalie Graveyard: Part Two