Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, and Something Blue
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It has been made clear to the Flyers fans since this past spring that something new was coming. A new time in Flyers history was about to be made. About a month after this playoff-less season came to a close, the Flyers debuted, “The New Era of Orange.” This is the new “brand” that the Flyers are going to move forward with to help get them out of this five year slump. The new CEO of Comcast and owner of the Flyers, Dan Hilferty, told us over the summer that the Flyers are “Respecting our past, but looking into the future,” as the fans were promised yet another rebuild. The club debuted fresh new ideas for jerseys that were from the mid 1980’s, early 1990’s time period. These jerseys are an all-new design with the borrowed burnt orange that has always been a fan favorite. The most distinguishing thing the Flyers are known for are those “Broad Street Bullies” days. With keeping what Dan Hilferty said in mind, the club is looking to leave this mindset behind as they start a new chapter for the 2023-2024 season. The Flyers have also brought on Keith Jones to take on the role of President of Hockey Operations along with Danny Briere as General Manager. Most of the fans saw Danny Briere coming into the General Manager, but no one was prepared for Keith Jones’ new title. At the time, he was the prime analyst for the Flyers on TNT. Danny Briere most famously led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010 and was a crowd favorite. Danny Briere brings a new level of thinking, but also a younger, newer perspective. Danny Briere has been in 124 total playoff games and accumulated 116 points, which is one of the best records in NHL playoffs history. I would say he knows a thing or two about what makes a team a playoff contender.
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On September 13th, the Flyers announced their design for home ice at Wells Fargo Center, yet another positive borrowed idea from Ed Snider. Keith Jones, Dan Hilfery, and Danny Briere all have the same goal in mind . . . to get the Flyers a Stanley Cup. So the something blue, is these past Flyers seasons that the fans can hopefully leave behind.