FIVE BIG QUESTIONS FACING THE FLYERS

Now that the NHL preseason is officially under way, here are the Top five questions facing Philadelphia this preseason. What does the team need to address before the regular season starts October 1, and how these issues will shake out over the next few weeks? What are the uncertainties -- big or small -- for this Flyers team as the 09-10 season nears? 1.)    How are the health of top forwards Daniel Briere and Simon Gagne? Daniel Briere signed a huge eight-year conract and now heading into his third year it could be his biggest in the NHL.  Last year the 31-year-old center played a career low 29 games because of injuries to his abdomen and groin.  Although the sample size was small Briere still had an impact on the power play with 10 of his 25 points coming on special teams.  This former All-Star and five time 25 or more goal scorer, has done everything he can to prove in the offseason to prove he is healthy and back ready to contribute to this team.&nb...