The Philadelphia Flyers have been synonymous with "hatred" during their 44 years in the NHL. Hated by their opponents and the rest of the hockey world besides their loyal Broad Streeters. They've seen many greats pass through the organization during their history. Because of players like Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent and countless others, they've been able to write loads of their own history.
Through the years, the Flyers have been very successful. Their "glory days" though came in their back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in the 1970s. Led by Clarke, Parent and Bill Barber among others, the Flyers were the best team in the league in those days. While they've still enjoyed much success, the elusive Stanley Cup is bugging them. Heartbreaking Finals losses to Edmonton, Chicago, Detroit and the New York Islanders have since plagued the organization.
Now, with a plethora of talent and depth, the Flyers are looking for a return to the top of the NHL. A new wave of Flyers which includes Mike Richards, Jeff Carter and Sergei Bobrovsky are willing to lead the team back to their "glory days."
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