1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points. Regular season. Dethroned, the heyday of the Broad Street Bullies came to an end, as prior to the 1976–77 season, tough-guy Dave Schultz was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. Despite a slight drop-off in performance, the Flyers dominated the Patrick Division with what proved to be their 4th straight division title. Playoffs. After disposing of  Toronto—after which series Toronto coach Red Kelly claimed "I don't think I'd call [Bobby] Clarke dirty—mean is a better word"—in six games, the Flyers found themselves in the semi-finals for the fifth consecutive season. Pitted against Boston, the Flyers lost Games 1 and 2 at home in overtime and would not return home as they were swept in four straight games. Transactions. The Flyers were involved in the following transactions from May 17, 1976, the day after the deciding game of the 1976 Stanley Cup Finals, through May 14, 1977, the day of the deciding  game of the 1977 Stanley Cup Finals. Signings. Free agency. The following players were signed by the Flyers via free agency. Internal. The following players were either re-signed by the Flyers or, in the case of the team's selections in the NHL Entry Draft, signed to contracts. Departures. The following players left the team via free agency, release, or retirement. Players who were under contract and left the team during the season are marked with an asterisk (*). Draft picks. Philadelphia's picks at the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft, which was held at the NHL's office in Montreal , Quebec, on June 1, 1976. Farm teams. The Flyers were affiliated with the Springfield Indians of the AHL and the Philadelphia Firebirds of the NAHL.