Five Storylines to Watch as Flyers Enter Training Camp

Training camp is upon. Some fans are optimistic about the upcoming season. For the Flyers fans, they are apprehensive. Last year's performance was down to COVID and injuries. This year, the team has a new coach and some new additions.

John Tortorella has been saying that there are issues within the locker room that need to be fixed before the team can move forward.

The Flyers traded Claude Giroux and are looking for a new captain. Cam Atkinson wore an “A” last year after being traded to the team. He has a good relationship with Coach Tortorella.

Joel Farabee will be out to start the season. Kevin Hayes and Sean Couturier are feeling better after recent injuries. Ryan Ellis is not sure if he will play this year. The team's success depends on how healthy the vets are going to be.

The Flyers didn't make any big moves during the offseason. Tony DeAngelo, Ivan Provorov, Rasmus Ristolainen, Travis Sanheim, and Justin Braun are here to stay. Carter Hart isn't going anywhere. Atkinson, Couturier, Hayes, Konecny, Nic Deslauriers, will be suiting up in orange and black.

The Flyers are going to have a salary cap problem. They have some interesting questions to answer before training camp. The answers will be revealed as the team leaves camp and the players are brought back to the training.

John Tortorella was hired as the new coach of the Flyers. He won a Stanley Cup in Tampa and took the Rangers to the Stanley Cups finals. His coaching philosophy is to stress a team that is both physical and defensive-minded. The Flyers are in the toughest division in hockey. They could be competitive if they can adapt to his system. If they get injured or stumble out of training camp, they could have an opportunity.