Briere opens up about his rebuilding plans for the Flyers.
Rebuilding an NHL organization is no small task, but what usually triggers such rebuilds is a poorly designed team right from the start, with aging free agents of little value and no clear direction for the 21st century. Many of these organizations still follow a 20th-century style of hockey and need to shift their focus in the right direction.
This is currently the situation with the Philadelphia Flyers, as the team embarks on an unprecedented rebuild for an organization that has never undergone one before. The new management team, led by former Flyers player Keith Jones as the president, and newly appointed general manager Danny Briere, another former Flyer, have requested patience and hope from the fan base as they assess the talent levels and make deals to strengthen their chances.
During an interview on 94 -WIP, Briere was asked several questions, including how long he believed this rebuild would take. He maintained a calm and straightforward demeanour as he explained his vision for the future.
Briere said,
"It's tough to put a timeline on the rebuild. From the beginning, we have intended to do it right, to follow the correct path. The speed at which this rebuild progresses will ultimately be determined by the players. However, the timing of drafting Matvei Michkov, who still has three more years left on his contract in Russia, aligns well with our plans."
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"Hopefully, it will be quicker than that, but we believe that when he joins the team, the foundation will be solid, and we can move forward in a positive direction, potentially adding a game-changing player at that time."
"But only time will tell. The players will tell. We are committed to doing the rebuild the right way, without skipping steps or cutting corners as we have in the past with patchwork solutions. Therefore, we want to ensure a solid foundation before we become contenders."
With recent successful drafts, major trades that saw long-time Flyers players depart while acquiring draft picks and prospects, and a dedication to not relying solely on free agents but instead building a sustainable team, I believe the Flyers are finally turning a new page in their history and trending in the right direction.
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