Which Flyers Forward Should Be Demoted When the Team’s Healthy?

December 26th, 2013 by Garrett Baker Leave a reply »

As of today, the Philadelphia Flyers have 10 forwards for nine spots on the first three lines. Over the past month or so, injuries have delayed the otherwise burning question that coach Craig Berube and GM Paul Holmgren will eventually have to answer.

Which forward is the odd man out?

The centers are mostly set in stone at this point. Claude Giroux is obviously the top guy, Brayden Schenn has been solid as the second-line center and Sean Couturier is excelling in his third-line role.

But when Steve Downie returns in a few days, there will be seven guys vying for six spots on the wing, and it's difficult to figure out which of them should be forced down to the fourth line.

Jakub Voracek is clearly the safest guy. He's the second-most talented player on the team after Giroux, and they have a great chemistry on the top line.

Vincent Lecavalier has to be the next-safest player at this point. He was brought in with a big contract this summer and is still a star who can be very productive on the top line.

Wayne Simmonds is also not going anywhere. He's been very effective on the second line al ...

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