PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere kept his eye on the big picture as the Flyers hit the midway point of the season in the thick of the playoff picture — the promising record is part of the ongoing rebuild, not a sign it’s close to ending.

The Flyers general manager and architect of an overdue organizational overhaul, Briere said he’s not yet willing to risk a big swing with moves that could mortgage the team’s long-term future, even if it might guarantee their first playoff appearance since 2020.

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