The Flyers' preseason was one extended celebration for their glory days. They held emotional tributes to their soon-to-be demolished former arena, the Spectrum. Former captains Bob Clarke and Keith Primeau returned. So did members of the 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup winning teams. The championship banners were raised one final time to the Spectrum rafters, while the old Flyers reminisced about beating the Soviet Red Army team. For a few days, it all seemed like old times in South Philly. This year's Flyers would love to be remembered so fondly. Until then, that agonizing title drought is 33 years and counting since those back-to-back parades down Broad Street in '74 and '75. The Flyers (42-29-11) have the talent to contend for that coveted Cup. "Last year was about re-energizing the franchise," said forward Mike Knuble. "This...
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