The Philadelphia Flyers held their Exit Day medicals and media availability at the FTC in Voorhees on May 13, with players reflecting on the recently concluded season and discussing plans for the offseason. Forwards met with reporters to share their thoughts before scheduled meetings this week with head coach Rick Tocchet and general manager Daniel Briere.
Exit Day provides insight into how players view both team progress and individual development. Several Flyers are unrestricted free agents, while others face recovery from injuries or prepare for international play. The event marks a transition as the team begins preparations for next season.
Luke Glendening, who joined the Flyers via waivers at the trade deadline, said, “It was quite a run…. It was kind of a whirlwind. To be sitting in the end of the year meeting in Philadelphia after taking PTO with the Devils. It’s not exactly where I thought I would be. But to get to put on the Flyers jersey, meant a lot. It holds a special place, that’s for sure.” Rodrigo Abols reflected on his first full NHL season cut short by injury: “What Danny and Jonesy and Mr. Hilferty are building here, it’s something every hockey player, I think, wants to be a part of.” Christian Dvorak emphasized his excitement about building on this year’s success: “Once you get a taste of the playoffs, it’s addictive. You want more.” Porter Martone spoke about adapting quickly after joining from Michigan State: “It’s been a whirlwind. Making the decision to head to Michigan State in September, it was the best decision I could have possibly made. It helped me to be ready.” Alex Bump described his rookie year as challenging but valuable: “It was kind of a roller coaster,” he said.
Owen Tippett discussed overcoming late-season health issues but expects to return fully next year: “Obviously pretty scary when things were unraveling… But I am feeling better now… it never got to the point of being cleared by trainers and doctors.” Trevor Zegras shared optimism about staying long-term: “Personally, I’d love to be here for a long time… My goal and mindset was to be coachable and listen.” Travis Konecny looked forward optimistically: “We got in. Now we need to raise the bar… We can get that back where players want to come here… there’s a great staff here.” Team captain Sean Couturier summarized his outlook by saying, “It was a fun year. We didn’t have a lot of lows except January… We have a few levels to go,” Couturier said.
The Philadelphia Flyers compete as an NHL team providing professional ice hockey entertainment through games and community outreach initiatives according to their official website. The organization also supports league-wide efforts such as cancer awareness programs.
As offseason training plans begin taking shape—both individually and collectively—the Flyers aim for continued growth following their playoff appearance this spring.
