Claude Giroux News

After everything came up Scott Hartnell's way in 2011-12, the shortened season didn't do him any favors.

The Philadelphia Flyers organization is taking a collective breath today. News reports from the Cezch Republic state that Forward Jakub Voracek has been in a car accident.

Let me first say this: right now, as you read this piece, Sean Couturier is one of the best defensive forwards in the National Hockey League , despite being all of 20 years old.

Wayne Simmonds seemed destined to continue the Flyers-only streak for the cover of NHL '14, following Claude Giroux's appearance last year.

The Philadelphia Flyers will once again be a focal point around the league this summer, as their roster will need quite a bit of retooling after missing out on the playoffs.

After having the best season of his career in 2011-2012, the Philadelphia Flyers were reassured with having left-winger Scott Hartnell on the top line.

After such a disappointing season, the Philadelphia Flyers really need to consider what type of roster moves they need to make.

It could have been on the cover of NHL 14. It could have been sitting in the aisles of every retail store in North America, scaring children from sea to shining sea.

They missed the playoffs for just the second time in the last 18 years, and their offseason wish list figures to include a productive winger and a top defenseman.

Out of the Flyers' previous eight first-round picks, dating back to 2003, how many of them were spent drafting a defenseman? Seven of the Flyers' last eight first-round picks were forwards: Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Steve Downie, Claude Giroux, James van Riemsdyk, Sean Couturier and Scott Laughton.

Justin Schultz, Steven Stamkos, Claude Giroux and Andrew Ladd celebrate a goal during Canada's 4-1 win over Belarus at the world hockey championship Friday in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Philadelphia Flyers ' season was full of highs and lows and ended with utter disappointment, as the team failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2007.

Canada took advantage of overtaxed Sweden for a 3-0 win at the IIHF World Championship on Thursday, and felt they should have done more damage.

There are fans of the Philadelphia Flyers who see the gap in the teeth of their captain Claude Giroux and see a player who is perfect for their organization.

Team Canada Andrew Ladd celebrates his team's first goal past Norway goalie Lars Volden during first period action, Tuesday, at the world hockey championship in Stockholm Sweden.

Their 37 third-period goals were 26th in the NHL; their 50 first-period goals were third.

While the Stanley Cup playoffs are percolating here, Day 4 of the World Championships is coming to a close overseas and there are plenty of positives for the nine Flyers participating in the tournament.

It was just the second win over Canada for the Swiss in 28 world championship tournaments, following a 4-1 victory in 2010.

The Philadelphia Flyers finished the season with a 23-22-3 record and missed the playoffs for only the second time in 18 seasons.

For more than half of the league, the NHL 's second season is just getting under way.