As the Flyers lose Vladar to injury, they find themselves in a near must win game against a divisional rival that could have huge ramifications on their season.
For various reasons, two of the Flyers' most recent draft picks will head to new leagues, moves that should have a positive impact on their development.
The Flyers are in a playoff race ahead of schedule. If they want, they can afford some more losses and experiment with their lineup as injuries force changes.
Simply put, Sam Ersson has not given the Flyers much confidence this season. And as the season gets to its toughest months, a decision needs to be made.
The Eastern Conference playoff race is tight, and these next four games could go a long way in helping the Flyers establish distance between their opponents.