Stop me if you’ve heard this already: The Flyers were never supposed to be competitive, and so the fact that they didn’t make the playoffs is not particularly disappointing. Chances are you’ve seen or heard it somewhere if you’ve been paying attention. It’s a major talking point amongst the fan base and media.
Then there’s the other side, comprising of those who are unhappy with the team’s untimely demise at their own hands. After all, the Flyers had close to a 90% chance of making the playoffs at one point but managed to ruin that good fortune in just a few weeks’ span.