Flyers Clear $15M Cap Space to Chase Star Forward

Philadelphia is getting serious about upgrading its forward group, and they're putting their money where their mouth is by carving out significant cap flexibility. The Flyers have identified a superstar target and are willing to make the financial commitment to land him before the market gets picked over. This kind of aggressive cap maneuvering signals that GM John Tortorella and the front office believe they're closer to contention than most observers think.