FLYERS NEWS

last year the Flyers were about as bad as you can get. They finished the season not just with worst record in the Atlantic division, or he Eastern Conference, but in the entire NHL. With some key offseason additions, including defenseman Jason Smith ,who replaces Peter Forsberg as team captain, and Kimmo Timmonen, and winger Daniel Briere, the Flyers should be better this year, after all, how could they possibly be any worse. Anyway on Thursday the Flyers begin the 2007-2008 regular season, in Calgary against the Flames. They finished their preseason a few days ago with a record of 3-5, not bad considering they went winless in the preseason last year. They were able to consistently score goals in the preseason, but they also allowed far to many goals. So while, they'll be able to win the shootouts they couldn't last year, they won't be able to win any of the close ones, unless Martin Biron has a monster year. Thus, although they'll be better, they likely will still be no better than midde of the pack ,struggling to make the playoffs.