Here is a player-by-player breakdown:
FORWARDS
DANNY BRIERE
Age: 32
Contract: 5 years left
Cap hit: $6.5 million
Chatter: With 30 points in 23 playoff games, Briere made a legitimate case for the Conn Smythe Trophy if the Flyers skated off with the Cup. For the first time since he arrived, Briere earned his lofty paycheck in the eyes of the fans.
MIKE RICHARDS
Age: 25
Contract: 10 years left
Cap hit: $5.75 million
Chatter: Despite a slanderous rumor that Richards struggled with newcomer Chris Pronger in the locker room, Richards proved his leadership qualities throughout the playoffs - on and off the ice.
SIMON GAGNE
Age: 30
Contract: 1 year left
Cap hit: $5.25 million
Chatter: Gagne battled back through a nasty toe injury in the first round, returning to the lineup a full 2 weeks before he was completely healthy to score the Flyers' game-winner in overtime in Game 4 against the Bruins. He has a no-trade clause.
JEFF CARTER
Age: 25
Contract: 1 year left
Cap hit: $5 million
Chatter: After returning from two different foot fractures, Carter struggled in the Stanley Cup finals, posting just an empty-net goal and one assist in six games against the Blackhawks. He undoubtedly will be subject to rampant rumors this offseason if the Flyers want a top goalie.
SCOTT HARTNELL
Age: 28
Contract: 3 years left
Cap hit: $4.2 million
Chatter: Hartnell transformed from regular-season scapegoat to postseason hero with 17 points in 23 playoff games, silencing the critics begging for him to be dealt in the summer. He has a no-trade clause.
JAMES van RIEMSDYK
Age: 21
Contract: 2 years left
Cap hit: $1.65 million
Chatter: Van Riemsdyk, who was a healthy scratch for two games in the finals, performed much better under pressure. With a modest 35 points in the regular season, the rookie's numbers weren't impressive but a big step from the NCAA.
IAN LAPERRIERE
Age: 36
Contract: 2 years left
Cap hit: $1.16 million
