Flyers take flyer on former first-rounder in free agency gamble

Philadelphia is banking on reclamation projects this offseason, bringing in a former first-round pick who's looking to resurrect his career in orange and black. The move signals the Flyers' willingness to take calculated risks on talented players who've fallen out of favor elsewhere. It's the kind of low-cost, high-upside signing that can either look like genius or desperation depending on how the season unfolds.