Flyers fan here (Im originally from southern
New Jersey). I think our team is on the rise but Hextall needs to get some forwards. I think defense will be alright for us when we clear some of the salary cap (darn you Holmgren) and also we can get our D up from Lehigh. But right now we have no scoring at the moment. I like Schenn, Voracek, and Simmons this year up top. Giroux has been a little disappointing. I think if we can get some help up front and keep Neuwirth (I think hes a bit underrated personally), we can make a run at the cup in about 1 or 2 years. Definitely not this year as almost every East team has decided to be good for the season.
Normally I would consider us a playoff team with our record but not this time. I think we are on the outside looking in unless we get a run going in the final 2 months of the season.