The Flyers' most recent move isn't meant as a quick fix but centers around removing pieces that didn't fit, freeing up cap space, and taking the long-term approach. It's going to be a long slog.

Their Philadelphia Flyers careers ended with a whimper. Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee both played in the team’s 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center, with Frost managing two shots on goal before leaving midway through the second period with an apparent minor injury or illness,

The Flyers freed up a bit of cap space with the clear out of Farabee's contract, and they might be setting up for more.