Flyers general manager Danny Briere prioritizes future over playoff push

Danny Briere said the Flyers will protect their long-term rebuild rather than make short-term trades, even as the team sits in a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference; the club also signed Christian Dvorak to a five-year contract extension.

Danny Briere emphasized the organization’s long-term rebuild as the Philadelphia Flyers reached the midway point of the season. He said the team will avoid moves that could mortgage its future, even with the Flyers holding a wild-card position in the Eastern Conference. The club has a winning record in Rick Tocchet’s first season as coach and young players such as Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras are part of the core being developed. The Flyers also signed forward Christian Dvorak to a five-year extension during this stretch. Current facts: - Briere said the team is focused on the future and will not trade away assets for short-term rentals, and that the organization is “not at that stage yet.” - The Flyers entered the midpoint of the season with a 21-12-7 record and were the first wild-card team in the Eastern Conference. - Christian Dvorak signed a five-year contract extension reportedly worth $25.75 million after joining Philadelphia in July. - Dvorak had nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points in 39 games at the time of the report. - The Flyers had not hosted a home playoff game since 2018, and the franchise’s last Stanley Cup wins were in 1974 and 1975. Summary: Briere’s remarks underline a deliberate rebuild approach that limits short-term roster moves while younger players gain experience in competitive situations. Undetermined at this time.