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Sam Carchidi: Jury still out on Mike Yeo; could Rick Tocchet make a difference for Flyers? (+)

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January 14, 2022

Philadelphia Flyers, Chuck Fletcher, Mike Yeo

Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher (left) with interim coach Mike Yeo, who will probably be given the last 46 games to turn the team around.

Lose 10 straight games. Get points in the next seven. Lose the next six.

Ladies and gentlemen, these are your 2021-22 Philadelphia Flyers.

Down. Up. Down.

They are a roller-coaster ride on Wildwood’s Morey’s Piers.

Yes, they have had injuries and major COVID issues. Just like virtually every NHL team.

The difference: The Flyers don’t have the depth or the talent to withstand all the roster gyrations.

So here they are, after a gallant effort in Boston but another loss, trying to stop another long skid and make the

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Sam Carchidi is in his 14th year covering the Flyers. He can be reached on Twitter @BroadStBull or on email at samcarchidi55@gmail.com

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