5 bold predictions for Flyers in second half

Granted, Jagr's slump coincided with a quiet stretch for Claude Giroux, as well. And it's clear he has not been healthy. But his body is not responding to his mind's commands. His talents, contribution and work ethic speak for themselves, as the ninth leading goal scorer in league history. When he's healthy and able, few players in the game can match his magic.

5 Ilya Bryzgalov will find his groove: Bryzgalov said Monday that he would use the All-Star break not to vacation lavishly but to work on his conditioning.

Averaging a shade under three goals-against per game, Bryzgalov has been one of the Flyers' weakest links this season - especially considering his league-high salary for his position. He collects $740,000 every other payday during the season.

Still, Bryzgalov could be the Flyers' biggest, most underappreciated asset in the second half of the season. His first half deteriorated his sky-high expectations.

He is too talented to continue to play in the inconsistent manner in which he did over the first half of the season. Plus, a true creature of habit, Bryzgalov has yet to start a string of more than six consecutive games. Sergei Bobrovsky has been a godsend, but look for Bryzgalov to get more steady work in the second half to build for a deep playoff run.

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