from E.J. Hradek at ESPN,

In goal, Biron will team with returning stopper Antero Niittymaki. After spending the last several seasons as a backup in Buffalo, Biron relishes the opportunity to be the No. 1 guy in Philly. He’s a solid, competitive goaltender, and his likeable nature should help the day-to-day dealings in the dressing room.

Holmgren clearly improved this team during the offseason. But, with so many new faces, it’s hard to know just how much better the Flyers can be. I figure they’ll be battling for a playoff spot. If I’m pressed to make a pick, I say they find their way into the second season.

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