Do rebuilds actually work in the NHL? - Daily Faceoff

Grading Danny Briere’s offseason and breaking down Flyers’ rebuild timeline | PHLY Flyers Podcast - PHLY Sports

While a surprise trade or other exciting move like an offer sheet could potentially still be on the table, it feels like Danny Briere’s heavy lifting is done for Summer 2025, having secured center depth in both free agency and the draft, upgraded the goaltending position, and taking a swing on a potential star in the Trevor Zegras trade. So with the offseason moves probably wrapped up, Charlie & Bill are debating their grades for Philly’s GM, as…

Do rebuilds actually work in the NHL? - Daily Faceoff

Rebuild is a dirty word in sports these days. Retool. Reset. Reconfigure the roster. Get younger. Most owners and executives aren’t in a rush to declare their franchises need to be set on fire. No matter how long you’ve been climbing the proverbial mountain, rappelling down to the bottom is frustrating. It isn’t great for ticket sales, either. Package it however you like: rebuilds are an accepted and often necessary approach to roster constructi…