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Why do the Flyers Suck?
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The Flyers currently find themselves mired in a lengthy period of struggles, and the reason for this is multiple-fold. Firstly, the Flyers lack scoring depth - while star winger Wayne Simmonds has continued to produce at a high level, their top nine forwards outside of him have not been nearly as consistent. As a result, they frequently find themselves trailing in games, making it difficult to claw their way back. Secondly, their defensive corps are plagued by injuries which have left them with a makeshift pairings, making it increasingly difficult to stay out of the opposition's zone. Lastly, but perhaps most significantly, goaltending has been an issue which has yet to be truly addressed - starter Carter Hart has seen ups and downs in his first pro season, and veteran backup Brian Elliott has also been mediocre at best this year. These issues have all added up to a frustrating season for Flyers fans who were hoping for better results.