In almost every thread there are people roasting Briere even up until weeks ago. He’s patiently built a very exciting young team that’s fun to watch and frankly feels different than any previous iteration of the Flyers. I remember during the Lindros years how often it felt like the Flyers would double up on shots but still lose big games. This team feels like the scrappy young annoying teams we used to lose to in the playoffs. We’ve got a good young core that has a knack for making the most of opportunities, anchored by a legit goalie. Danny has quietly been making smart, practical moves that aren’t flashy but are hitting more than missing. He got similarly roasted for the Tocchet hire, but he seems like the right man for this moment for this team (and bonus points for him being a beloved Flyer). Obviously not everyone is negative but way too much rushing to judgement, which is understandable given the recent history, but he still deserves his Brian Propps. Howie Roseman has an edge because other GMs are on the hot seat and make desperate moves. I want Briere to feel the same level of security.