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Flyerdelphia Season Predictions: Flyers Edition

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Kevin Durso
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I have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Co-host of the YWT Podcast. I also am Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey. I graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.

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Published08 Oct 2015

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Yesterday, the Flyerdelphia staff made their picks and predictions for the NHL — the standings, the playoff teams from both conferences and the awards.

Today, as the Flyers prepare to begin the 2015-16 season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Flyerdelphia staff makes a few bold predictions on the Flyers season and tries their hand at predicting some other tidbits for the Flyers this season.

Here we go.

Brian Startare, @brianstartare

Bold Predictions

  1. The Flyers will miss the playoffs
  2. One of the Schenn brothers is dealt by the deadline
  3. Vincent Lecavalier scores 20

Flyers leading scorer: Claude Giroux
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Michael Del Zotto
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 10
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 30
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 6
Date of first prospect call-up: November 11

Kevin Durso, @Kevin_Durso

Bold Predictions

  1. Mark Streit will be traded
  2. Michael Raffl scores 25 goals
  3. The Flyers will finish with the league’s best power play

Steve Mason's GAA: 2.41
Flyers leading scorer: Jake Voracek
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Michael Del Zotto
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 8
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 27
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 7
Date of first prospect call-up: December 5

Bill Minchin, @wtfd103074

Bold Predictions

  1. Claude Giroux will win the scoring title
  2. The Flyers will make the East Finals
  3. The Flyers will trade one of Brayden Schenn, Sean Couturier or Scott Laughton by the deadline

Steve Mason’s GAA: 2.25
Flyers leading scorer: Claude Giroux
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Mark Streit
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 10
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 35
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 8
Date of first prospect call-up: December 1

Rob Riches, @Riches61

Bold Predictions

  1. Flyers set a franchise record for best power play percentage
  2. Claude Giroux breaks 100 points for the first time in his career
  3. Steve Mason earns a top-4 spot in Vezina Trophy voting

Steve Mason’s GAA: 2.28
Flyers leading scorer: Jakub Voracek
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Michael Del Zotto
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 12
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 25
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 6
Date of first prospect call-up: December 13

Zach Hopkins, @healedbyhockey

Bold Predictions

  1. Flyers hit 90 points, but still miss playoffs
  2. Shayne Gostisbehere is called up and never looks back
  3. Both Schenn brothers are traded before end of season

Steve Mason’s GAA: 2.56
Flyers leading scorer: Claude Giroux
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Michael Del Zotto
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 7
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 28
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 4
Date of first prospect call-up: October 25

Mike Watson, @mwats_99

Bold Predictions

  1. Scott Laughton will have his first 20 goal season in the NHL 
  2. Radko Gudas will fall on the depth chart by Jan. 1 and end up in the press box and/or traded 
  3. The Flyers play the Western Conference 8 times in November, and will earn at least a point in each game

Steve Mason’s GAA: 2.77
Flyers leading scorer: Jake Voracek
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Evgeny Medvedev
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 9
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michael Neuvirth: 30
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 6
Date of first prospect call-up: November 6

Bonus NHL Prediction – Connor McDavid will have more points than Sidney Crosby this season

Brent Baldwin, @BBFlyerdelphia

Bold Predictions

  1. Steve Mason stays healthy
  2. Scott Laughton and Brandon Manning are sent back to the AHL by December
  3. Anthony Stolarz makes his NHL Debut 
Steve Mason’s GAA: 2.12
Flyers leading scorer: Jake Voracek
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Michael Del Zotto
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 4
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 20
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 8
Date of first prospect call-up: October 25th

Denise Mroz, @denisemroz10

Bold Predictions

  1. Flyers will be in Top 5 in scoring for the East
  2. Steve Mason will win 30 games
  3. The Flyers make the playoffs

Steve Mason's GAA: 2.12
Flyers leading scorer: Claude Giroux
Most goals for a Flyers defenseman: Evgeny Medvedev
Number of Flyers with double-digit goals: 10
Total appearances for back-up goalie Michal Neuvirth: 27
Total shootout losses for Flyers this season: 5
Date of first prospect call-up: November 17