Most of the analyses of the NHL realignment from a Flyers’ standpoint have focused on the travel and schedule aspect. I prefer to look at it from a hockey standpoint. My knee-jerk reaction is that the team’s road to the Stanley Cup has gotten a bit harder, not easier simply because there will be a 4-in-7 shot of making the playoffs. The Flyers are already a well-established playoff team. Wi

Original post: Bill Meltzer