Will Flyers Finish Better Than Most Think?

Jonathan Bailey

Sep 1, 2025

Where it once was the NHL’s most competitive division, the Metropolitan Division is now on a level with the Pacific Division as the league’s two least competitive divisions. But this shouldn’t be interpreted as a total rip job on the Metro division. Because when you read this article, you’ll see that the Metro is going to be a tougher division this coming season than it was last year.

thehockeynews.comPredicting The NHL's Metropolitan Division Rankings In 2025-26Where it once was the NHL’s most competitive division, the Metropolitan Division is now on a level with the Pacific Division as the league’s two least competitive divisions. But this shouldn’t be interpreted as a total rip job on the Metro division. Because when you read this article, you’ll see that the Metro is going to be a tougher division this coming season than it was last year.

Continuing the series on the main page, we have our Metropolitan Division rankings, featuring a surprise finish by the Flyers.

They aren't contenders, no, but they have generally been expected to finish seventh or eighth in the division this season.

How do you think the Flyers will fare under Rick Tocchet this year?

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