The problem is that they would have to pay more for him than Hackett. And I don't mean monetarily. Remember, they would still like to pick up a defenseman. And at some point, they will hurt their depth at one position to strength another. That's why Hackett seems to be the answer.
New Jersey is the team to beat in the East.
But get back to me if the Flyers get a goalie. And the team to beat out West is the St. Louis Blues. The first round will mean everything to the Blues, the Devils and the Flyers. That's why the first round means everything to those three teams. Their biggest problem is goaltending and defense.